Sunset at Montmajour

A Norwegian man hid this grand painting, Sunset at Montmajour, he was told was not a Van Gogh for six decades in his attic. Details of how it was discovered were not shared but this long lost painting has been authenticated by letters, style and the physical materials used, and a traced history. The Van Gogh Museum director described the discovery as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience" at an unveiling ceremony. The Van Gogh museum had rejected the painting themselves in 1990 as it was not signed by the artist. A two year investigation and new research technologies convinced them otherwise. It is now on display at the Van Gogh Museum starting on September 24th, 2013 in Amsterdam.

credit here and here

found friday: angela dalinger

Illustrations of German artist Angela Dalinger. My favorite is this last one here. Yours?

found friday: sara barnes

Gorgeous mixed media horticultural art by Sara Barnes. "One semester at art school made me realize that I wasn't that great of a draftsman, so I looked to cubism, surrealism, and especially Matisse's cut outs to understand that they are not governed by the normal conventions... I make up the rules that exist in the world of my collages." These pieces are intricately made and I find them intriguing and inspiring.  Purchase and see her work at by some damn art here.
via miss moss. 

found friday: jeremy miranda

I know i have featured him before, Jeremy Miranda, but I just can't help it! I am inspired by so many of his paintings. A few more short weeks and fall will be here. I love harvest time.

found friday: michelle tavares

It's been a while since i've done found friday, so here it is! Michelle Tavares' pretty watercolor and ink Poppies. She has a lot of other gorgeous work too so be sure to check out her etsy shop. The painting reminds me of this song I've been hearing around recently. Where have they been for the past decade?? Im pretty sure the song is not about pretty poppy flowers though....

happy fin de semana

countdown to spring

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not much time for posts when the weather is sooooooooo lovely.

found friday: lulie wallace

Lulie Wallace's colorful abstract take on floral arrangements. I would love one of these paintings hanging on my wall. Or better yet, you can commission her to paint one for you of a personal meaningful arrangement such as your bridal bouquet. Visit her blooming shop here.

via note to self

dont forget! Today is the last day to enter my flores del sol arrangement giveaway here.

found friday: kevin smith

Wall sculpture designed by Kevin Smith (Flora Grubb's honey) using organic materials and reclaimed scrap. The best part about this gorgeous outdoor piece of work is that it's a habitat-in-waiting for bees, birds and other native animals. I rrrreeealllly like it.

via flora grubb

check out the giveaway on my blog going on now and all next week too here.

inspiration: Clare Elsaesser

a little valentine art I found when Clare from tastesorangy made a purchase from my shop. Her work is superb. It brings on feelings of nostalgia from my own romance. I adore how the red flowers in this bottom piece, honeymoon, look like hearts. Do you make big plans for valentines or are you more of a celebrate our love all year type? I undoubtedly will be working and my hands will be sore from all the thorny roses that will pass through them. Felipe and I usually end up celebrating valentine's the weekend before or after due to it.

check out this yucca piece she's made and this succulent too. im a sucker for a succulent.

inspiration: chris villacillo

gorgeous photos from photographer chris villacillo at longwood gardens in pennsylvania

I am back from a wonderful vacation and ready to hit this new year full on! Yesterday I finally put some goals down on paper for the year which is something that I normally don't take part in. This year I felt like I need some welcome change and what better way than starting at the new year to help motivate myself. I will be back soon with my favorites of 2011.

-christina

local pop-up shop II

the rest of the lovely artists I will be with is weekend at melissa love's pop-up shop:

odette new york:

hadley hutton:

stepanka ceramics:

leah duncan:

secret holiday:

local pop-up shop

good monday morning dear readers! I am happy to announce that I am taking part in an awesome pop-up shop, Melissa Love's Pop-Up Shop, this saturday November 12, from 12- 4. I have been invited by lovely bloggers Melissa and Marichelle to take part in it at Melissa's beautiful home in Maplewood, New Jersey.
This week I will be highlighting the other artists involved in hopes to get you (if you are local) to come out and enjoy an afternoon shopping by the fireside with warm drinks and treats. Support local artist and get some holiday shopping done early! Also please consider taking a lovely fall day direct train out of the city to visit! If you plan on visiting, please email melissa directly for the address.

Shanna Murray:


Susy Jack:


and Clementine Jewelry:



gorgeous sellers huh! Stay tuned for more!

ps- dont forget about the sea and asters terrarium giveaway going on until Wednesday.

found friday: britt hermann

unique and dainty, I love the work of britt hermann. Her floral bands remind me of designing floral crowns. During the process you create a long band of flowers and then tie the ends together to make a crown. I love how her art has a vintage feel but at the same time, charming and fresh. A look that's hard to master.

Find her work at her etsy shop here.

found friday: wayne pate

because if you follow this blog, you are a happy plant and flower friend and therefore you would appreciate this artist wayne pate. Bright monstera plant, still life flowers and happy urns.

happy fin de semana!

found friday: junyi wu

plants by the talented illustrator junyi wu.

The weather hear has suddenly cooled here considerably meaning fall will be here in a few days! I am excited to celebrate the chilean independence day this weekend with my chilean husband and some chilean friends. you know this means there will be yummy yummy food!!!

I hope you enjoy your weekend!
- christina

found friday: silhouette prints

Silhouette prints by thepairabirds artist Tabitha Bianca Brown. Silhouette prints have been around for a while now, but these are a beautiful hippie take on the classic silhouette. The last one above titled summer sisters reminds me of this photo I took with my sister back in college:

Are you in the path of Irene? Please stay safe and stock up on essentials if you are. We are in its direct path here in New Jersey. Its going to be a wild weekend!
-christina