Tikibrighton (A.K.A. Cecile Gilbert) is doing some great upcycling of vinyl records incorporating them with bakelite to make some very modern jewelry pieces. Love this necklace and earrings.
Latest paper purchases
I love going to garage sales and antique stores to look for vintage paper goods. Here are my latest finds that I can't wait to pore over. A 1922 edition of "The Ladie's Home Journal," a postcard from China Town in San Francisco circa 1920 and a post card book from Hollywood withe the Homes of Movie Stars from the 1930's. I confess I bought the last item just for the Shirley Temple card. I'm a sucker for movies from the 30s and 40s. Illustration was king back in the day and I find it so creative and beautiful. I get tired of the photoshop world we live in now where every shoot is nitpicked to death and things changed to suit someone's idea of how something "should" look rather than the way it actually looks. Pardon the rant, but we art directors do get frustrated.
Just because it's cool
Saw this at a recent rummage run. I love the color scheme. Now this is one cool ride.
My trusty fan
I love this fan. It's been with me for over 8 years from the time I lived in Brooklyn. In the summer, the subway platforms below ground became ovens and this was my best friend. I bought it over on Canal Street in China Town at Pearl River where you can still get the same model for a $1.95. As it is now 108 degrees today here in Texas, I love my trusty fan more than ever.
Free online vintage photo effects editor
Want to give your photos a cool pin-hole camera vintage feel, but don't have the cash to drop on Photoshop? Check out vintageJS, an online photo editor that gives you several editing options to create dreamy, retro-look photos. The only downside is you won't have high resolution files, but they are perfect for web use.
Formica end tables on the way
Old sign paintings by junky trinkets
Chalk this one up to kicking myself for not buying one. The painting in the upper left of the "El" called "Rolling Out" by artist Jeb Matulich immediately caught my eye at a local art walk recently. Sadly, I didn't have the funds that particular day to purchase. If you want to see more of Jeb's work, head over to his blog, Junky Trinkets and marvel at his Texas-inspired pieces.