Found Art

Like most things I put in my home, the art I select is particular.  Sometimes my favorites are out of my price range, most of the time it has to accent the decor, but always – every time – it has to make me happy.  I had been on the hunt for a dreamcatcher in an attempt to help with nightmares (it can’t help, right?!), but was consistently running into the problem that the ones I selected were too kitschy or clearly belonged in a room for a person that hadn’t reached the double digit age range.

One of my favorite pass times is navigating around Etsy to try and find unique items.  When I found Ana Victoria Calderon, an artist out of Mexico, I practically jumped.  First of all, her eye for precision and color amazed me, but it was her Woven Web Of Life Dreamcatcher $17 that made this discovery feel meant to be.  I’m a firm believer that art can be outrageously expensive or free, but doesn’t really resonate with a person until they look at it and smile.  This piece currently sits framed on my wall, right by my bed, and whether it’s magic or my naivety, I’m sleeping soundly.

‘Woven Web of Life Dreamcatcher’ feather’s series

Some of my other favorite’s from Ms. Calderon:

*find her work on her Etsy page (anavicky) or her website

‘Foliage Dream’ dreams series

‘Help!’ the beatles series

‘Feathers’ feathers series

‘Black Mamba’ flora series

‘Dharma’ mandala series

 

One Kings Lane

Although I’m constantly stalking high end goods, I have severe buyer’s remorse and thrive on a good deal.  I belong to what seems like every discount online shopping site and am pretty reliable for even knowing the day and time of when things go on sale because of my compulsive website checking.  It’s a sick gift.

Of all the off-price sites I browse for home goods, one of my favorites is One Kings Lane.  They offer a great variety of quality goods.  I’ve seriously never been disappointed with a purchase, which is rare.  There’s also a lot of price ranges, so whether you’re looking to update a major piece or just bring in a colorful inexpensive teapot into your life, this site is definitely one to check out.

Some Of My Favorite Pieces On Sale Now (but not for long, so hurry!):

John W. Golden Art Dream Big Poster $28

       

Leon Wingback Club Chair $1249

          

Diva Espresso Maker $799

            

14″ Metallic Tray $49

            

Anatolian Kilim 8 x 5’4″ Rug $1675

     

Multicolored Hamper $59

           

Magenta Gingham Cake Plate $49

                 

Palmer Cream/Brass Ottoman $199

                 

Cobalt Iris Pitcher $16

                

Outdoor Adirondack Green Chair $279

Coffee Table Books

I’ve been called a hoarder of magazines and like to think of Coffee Tables Books as the more sophisticated and grown up version.  They’re fun to flip through and a nice thing to have for when guests visit.  Personally, I choose ones that accent my home and stand out as little accessories since they are more than not for decoration than read cover to cover.

Here are some that I own/want:

Fashion:

Who What Wear $14.06, 100 Ideas that Changed Fashion $19.77, Irreverent $58.82

Beauty:

Ask $9.99, Beauty $13.57, Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual $21.12

Home:

Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Decor $29.70, American Fashion Designers at Home $42.55, Perfectly Kept House Is The Sign of A Misspent Life $34.65

Art:

Maps $31.50, Influences $3.62, The Big Book of Art $26.37

Photography:

Mario Testino Let Me In! $336.52, Lady Gaga x terry Richardson $50, Planet Earth $23.81

Travel:

         

Islands: 100 Ultimate Escapes $32.85, Lonely Planet’s Best Ever Travel Tips $9.95, The Travel Book $30

Funny:

        

Anti-Political Correctness and Inappropriate Jokes: The Perfect Coffee Table Book $9.95, 1200 Pick Up Lines $21.16, Boo: The Life of the World’s Cutest Dog $9.98

Random:

Post Secret $16.85, I had the Strangest Dream… $10.19, The Goddess Guide $7.98