...getting it's Paper On! (Click on any pic to make bigger).
I continue to be intrigued as I notice where the blog world is influencing the market world. Or rather those who create for the mass market. I've noticed this for a few years now, when I go to Dallas Market (where shops go to shop for the merchandise that the general public purchases).
So, peep with me here at a few of the December 2009, Pottery Barn Catalog pages. Love above, the old book pages attached to the chandi. Very Curious Sofa, don't you think?
These paper rolled wreaths were very cool and looked to me, like something you might see over at Rebecca Sower's blog. And her article in the new Somerset Studio is really good. She is such a talented person and the cover artwork is just beautiful.
Even the Christmas Tree gets the old book page treatment.
I loved this, just in general, cause I have a chalkboard thing. But I really love the black buffet with all the white dinnerware as well.
And this just said "altered art" to me. The juxtaposition of the art on the wall, the various textures. Not to say that I don't like it, I do very much so. And I think its kinda cool that the blog world is influencing those who create and manufacturer.
Just goes to show, you never know just WHO may be reading your blog.
I have to start locking my door so they stop taking pictures of it for magazines :)
Love the stuff as you know. Too bad they couldn't balance out the 'chandi' in the top picture for us anal people. I hate that it hangs crooked
Posted by: insanity gallops in my family | November 12, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Ahhhh, ooooooh, the Xmas tree! I want that theme this year... I wonder if my kids would think I'd gone absolutely bonkers...
Posted by: HouseHold6 | November 12, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Love it all and how very fitting to use found paper art as decor in this economy!!! We always knew it and now "they" get it too!!
Posted by: sharron | November 12, 2009 at 08:50 AM
Be careful, I think they have a spycam in your studio. AND next thing you know they will be selling little TP's and glitter birds! (only if they're really smart and creative)!
love ya,
Debra
Posted by: Common Ground | November 12, 2009 at 02:20 PM
i love that Christmas tree...and the chandelier...very cool!!!
Posted by: Lori | November 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM
So funny that I dog-earred all those same pages in the PB catalog! One of the shops I visit has similiar wreaths that are mass produced and VERY expensive. Thinking of making one DIY style. Going to have to check out Rebecca's artcle in S'set Studio-thanks for the tip! ;)
Posted by: psmullican | November 12, 2009 at 05:54 PM
Ha! I SOO thought the same thing when I flipped through this earlier this month. I cut out almost all the same pages!
Posted by: Dee Dee | November 12, 2009 at 11:21 PM
I think bloggers are sooo far ahead!!!!
Posted by: Jen R | November 13, 2009 at 01:29 PM
you're so right! i can't tell you how many times i've seen the mass market have something very simliar to say an etsy artist! i love PB, pretty cool how old papers are making their way into decorating!
Posted by: susan | November 13, 2009 at 02:40 PM
Absolutely! This has been a topic of discussion on several other blogs as well, that PB & other "mass market" style setters appear to be looking to us bloggers for inspiration!
Posted by: Kim | November 13, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Pottery Barn and Anthropology are two catalogs I try to keep an eye on, as their stylists have such an appreciation for vintage goods. I always like the backdrop stuff, the stuff that isn't for sale.
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | November 14, 2009 at 04:48 AM
You are SO en vogue, dear! PB should hire you to advise them on new trends!!!
Posted by: Andrea at Opulent Cottage | November 18, 2009 at 07:59 PM