Elizabeth Barnett

At last year's The Design Files Open House I spotted two small paintings that just charmed the hell out of me. It turns out they were by Melbourne artist, Elizabeth Barnett, who I have since come across again on instagram (which seems to be the place for most art related discoveries these days). 

Barnett's paintings have a familiarity about them. Anything with plants instantly wins me over, but there's something very personal about them too. Like peeking into a place you might once have lived, or wished you lived in now.

See more of Elizabeth Barnett's work on her website, and webshop, which is surprisingly affordable!

Artlexa Chung

{ Clotilde Seated on the Sofa, Joaquín Sorolla (1910) / Alexa, Harper’s Bazaar }

{ Lotte by Christian Schad (1927) / Alexa MET 2010 }

{ Seated Nude, by William Adolphe Bouguereau (1884) / Alexa Sitting on the Bed }

{ After The Bath, William Adolphe Bouguereau (1875) / Alexa’s shoelace }

Images from ARTlexa Chung, a tumblr and instagram started by spanish sisters Beatriz and María Valdovín. Even Alexa herself is a follower!

Hello Polly Home

When I heard late last year that my pals at Hello Polly were in the early stages of designing their own homewares line, I knew it would be something special. And now that the range has been released, and I pretty much want all of it, I can see that I was right!

The cushions, and the original art prints are my favourites. The range also includes merino wool throws, and ceramics are in the pipeline too.

 See more online here.

The 90s are Coming

Graphic designer Mike Wrobel has done a series on Game of Thrones characters as set in the 80s/90s. AMAZING! I can't believe we have to wait a whole year for new epsiodes :-(

See the rest here

Yes please

{from Peachlings}

Hey Southern Hemisphere peops, it's the last day of Winter!

Wondering Around Wandering

Mike Perry is one of my favourites, so I jumped at the chance to support his new kickstarter project Wondering Around Wandering. The Brooklyn based artist is hoping to fund a three month free community space and gallery, where he'll hold open workshops, discussions and screenings - you really need to watch the video to get the whole idea. Plus the video features two of the cutest dogs ever (they killed me!)

Keith Haring

He would have turned 54 today. Thanks google for the nice reminder.

Henrietta Harris

Henrietta Harris is one of my favourites. She's just launched a new website which is full of her wonderful work.

 See more here on The art of Henrietta Harris.

Pantone noms

Food as pantone swatches, yum. { via here }

I Love Tray

I'm in love… with a tray. The 'How Wonderful Life Is' tray to be exact! Made in Sweden and decorated with a hand drawn image by Hanna Melin. I spotted this beauty on Hello Polly and fell head over heels! I'm not sure if it was the "Your Song" lyrics that got me, or the thought of the tray laden with tea and cakes, or breakfast in bed. Anyway, I am smitten!

Dark Crystals

I'm so into these paintings of semi-precious gems and minerals by Carly Waito.