Gail Myerscough's Fabulous Mid-Century Patterns

I love patterns and the illustrators who create them!

Came across Gail Myerscough on Twitter.

She's a talented UK surface pattern designer,

who has a modern, mid-century flair!

  

More of Gail's work here:

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Frank Lloyd Wright's Amazing Fallingwater

A high point of my recent trip to western Pennsylvania was a tour of

Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpiece, Fallingwater.

Built in 1937 for the Kaufmann family, the home is situated over a waterfall,

melding the structure and its furnishings with the idyllic mountain setting.

Cantilevers and terraces are only two of its highly recognizable design features.

I wish I could have taken photos of the interior, but photography was not permitted.

Please put this unique landmark on your bucket list; you'll be totally infatuated!

"The concept at the heart of the Fallingwater experience-
the vision of an architecture embedded in the landscape-
evokes a powerful, spiritual connection to the natural world."
-Edgar Kaufmann, Jr.

Enjoy this 4-minute video from YouTube by Frank Carmi.

You'll like its peaceful piano accompaniment.

Learn more at the Fallingwater website.

Amy Reber's Fresh, Bold Patterns

Textile and surface designer Amy Reber has amazing talent.
Her creativity bursts forth in bold patterns!
Her strong, rich color combinations are fun and exciting!

It's inspiring to know that Amy's a military spouse, 
she's a stay-at-home mom with 3 children, 
plus she's taught herself this great art form 
and has created a successful business.

Amy's designs have retro flair, but at the same time are fresh and modern!
I'm crazy about every one!

For much more, visit Amy's website.

Images used with direct permission from Any Reber.

Karen Nicol’s Innovative Textile Design

Karen Nicol, of London, England, is a marvelously imaginative textile artist!

At a young age, she fell in love with embroidery and determined to make it her career.

With the courage to reach beyond the expected, she collaborated 

with others to design textiles for fashion and interiors,

finally exhibiting her work in galleries under her own name.

She's experimented with laces and has showcased her designs 

through a series of animals, including 2D and 3D embroidery.

Karen’s textile artistry is nothing short of innovative. 

She is passionate about embroidery and loves to teach and encourage others.

Enjoy this selection of her various works.

Karen's book, Embellished: New Vintage,

is a visual banquet of her vintage and textile treasures.

Visit Karen's website.

Images used with direct permission from Karen Nichol.

Litographs - Shirts with Text from Classic Books

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T-shirts (or posters or totes) printed with a large illustration 
and covered with text from your favorite literature!
That's the fun and fabulous idea behind Litographs!
Genres from which to choose:
American or British literature, nonfiction, mystery, and more.

A great way to show off your favorite book, 
or to wow a book-lover with a unique gift.

I've held the titles of these shirts until the end.
See if you can name them based on their graphics.
Bonus points if you know the authors!

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Some have graphics on the back as well. Like this one~

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OK, let's see how you fared.

1. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

2. The Iliad by Homer

3. Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen

4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

5. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

6. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

7. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

You can find Litographs here:

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Creative Bookends by Knob Creek Metal Arts

Love books? Love bookends?

Look no further.

These insanely creative bookends are by

Knob Creek Metal Arts.

Choose a design to reflect your hobby, interests, or favorite genre.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Knob Creek Metal Arts

also creates wall art, yard & garden signs,

and incredibly cool racks for keys, coats and dog leashes,

as well as for that well-earned collection of medals

from swimming, biking, track & field, etc.

They're up for your suggestions!

Here's where to see more:

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Images used with direct permission from Eric.