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News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 15, 2009
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“It was a wrong number that started it, the telephone ringing three times in the dead of night, and the voice on the other end asking for someone he was not.” — Paul Auster

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has Nancy Drew style drama, primitive school house chic, bumps on a log (beautiful bumps, mind you), and a labyrinth of mythical proportions.

Read on!

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This Catskills farmhouse makes me want to pack my belongings and head upstate. The anatomical models, Scandinavian ceramics, vibrant wall colors and primitive touches are oddly reminiscent of an old school house. Also, a bed in a nook is always a good idea. [From the New York Times, via Lola Bits and Pieces]

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Nature is such a continual source of inspiration (especially in macro). I never knew I had a thing for slime molds until today. These gorgeous fungi remind me of something from the bottom of the sea, but instead they grow on trees and forest floors. [Via English Russia]

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I've always been into Nancy Drew mysteries and pulp fiction artwork; this Harper Bazaar editorial sates my urge for thrills and masked ghosts around every corner. The artwork is so spot-on '60s! All this needs are some creeping girls with flashlights and Scooby Doo. [Via Haute Macabre]

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The aerial views of these elaborate labyrinths brings to mind a mystical journey, hair metal David Bowie and leaving a lipstick trail to retrace my steps. According to Design Related, these labyrinths draw from the Medieval city plan for Toulouse. "Isabelle de Beaufort and Bernard Ramus created a maze in Cordes-sur-Ciel, France where the abandoned house at the center of the maze represents the lair of the legendary dragon that lurks beneath the streets of Toulouse." What an inspiration... [Via Automatism]



Wanna give me some more artsy, style or design blogs to peruse? Leave them in the comments! And check out past installments of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere!

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Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:43 p.m. TummyShirt

Gorgeous!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:47 p.m. nat1489

Love the pics of the fungus, they are so artful

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. itsokmydear

Oh I love the imagery!! Beautiful and mooody! This dress reminds me of these images! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 4:58 p.m. vivikas

Amazing photos!!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. JellyfishJunk

woot! nancy drew!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. angeldogdesigns

nature is the ultimate inspiration ♥

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:04 p.m. birdie1

You really know how to set a mood, Alison! Oh and that farmhouse!!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. aBreathofFrenchair

So cool!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:07 p.m. noemiah

Gorgeous!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:09 p.m. Ryanplz

those fungi/mold photographs are beautiful. how great!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. Fairyfolk

How are those mazes!
Very interesting picks...
Blessings and magic.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:12 p.m. elinart

The slime mold is fantastic! I Think I'll make my next piece based on these pics :))

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. ChloesRuffleButt

So cool! I love the Harper's Bazaar editorial and I totally wish I could put my bed in a nook!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. steinschmuckdesign

Alison, a other fantastic one,
which gives me so much inspiration,
Thank you very much!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:25 p.m. enhabiten

i adore that catskills house. and the fungus is spell-binding to watch. beautiful opening photograph too. these posts are genius.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

feel like a Nor'easter just swept me away to a little paradise...lovely to view, thank you~!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. aimeesarmoire

Creepy coolness! Those slime mold pix are giving me new appreciation for the very slimy seasonal growths in our New England forests these days.... but I still scream like a girl when I touch the stuff! (eeeww.)

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. heidiburton

The Dutch bed nook with antique mirrors is what dreams are made of!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:34 p.m. recycledwares

very intriguing and a bit spooky - love the pulp fiction artwork and nature photos.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:38 p.m. blueberryshoes

wow this is deep. speaking of deep: did you know that rock badgers burry their dead? they literally dig a hole, place the dead mate inside, cover it up and then sit beside the burial for a few minutes. then they walk away.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. mtraub

I love how that house curates in a way that resonates with Etsians' Treasuries — finding the pattern amidst anatomical charts, pulley diagrams, and mid-century vases.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:41 p.m. PunchDrunkPrincess

The bed's awesome, but the chair? I need it...

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:43 p.m. ME2Designs

I love the Catskills house, and could jump into that nook bed right now with a good book - wonderful finds, as usual!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. emilybeveridge

Must have nook bed....

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:48 p.m. minouette

Slime molds are definitely beautiful!
There's a dragon beneath Toulouse?!

Great stuff & great vibe for October.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. lovelygifts

Love the pictures!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 5:52 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

So cool! Great picks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. daniellexo

Rocking chair!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. SimpleJoysPaperie

I have always enjoyed a good mystery...
and the scenery and surroundings that accompany it!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. spacejam

that chair is awesome!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. TheCottageCheese

Wow. I keep thinking you can't top yourself with this series, but you've done it again. The farmhouse interiors are amazing, especially the travel-themed room with the giant map. The fungi photography is incredible, these are the best I've seen.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. artangel

Such beautiful images! I love a good dark mystery!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:23 p.m. GollyBard

Wow! I am dazzled! What a splendid and wonderful collection of photos. Nature and artifice, what a great combination.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:27 p.m. 1AEON

supersweet pictures and photos!! wow!!!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:31 p.m. craftpile

oh my, the cow head....nice! I had to do a double take on the growing fungi....I thought I was scrolling down to fast. So cool. Awesome selection.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:35 p.m. cassidycay

So fun! I love all of these pictures! A friend of mine recently did a vintage photo shoot similar to one you picked! Fun.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:52 p.m. gretchenmist

always interesting to pop in here, thanks!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:54 p.m. Handamade

cool pictures.:D

Oct. 15, 2009 at 6:55 p.m. ron987red

Those were fantactic, love that chair.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:01 p.m. blueskyclouds

Such beautiful visuals, made my day!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

I love every inch of this post!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:10 p.m. voleurdebijoux

ohhh...strange beauty...love it!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:17 p.m. vixensnaturaljewelry

I love the feelings that nature inspires.
The beautiful farmhouse. It has that bold and comfortable feel. Just relax and be inspired. I was just walking in the woods and saw all these tiny mushroom bulbs spouting from the fresh dirt. Ahh, I am loving this.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:19 p.m. Radness

thanks for the inspiration!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:22 p.m. Vanessa

I have a thing for beds in nooks. I think it was that Gnomes book I read as a kid. Love it!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:42 p.m. ArtDecoDame

love the images

Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:49 p.m. Kimmay

Oh my! The third picture of that bedroom with a bed in the nook is just ... my dream! And the Nancy Drew Harper's Editorial is slightly naughty... my my! Love!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. desertnana

I cant stop looking upon the Fungi! How do they do the moving photo? Brilliant!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:21 p.m. janellelile

Amazing fungi! Thanks for these - I look forward to this feature every week.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 8:34 p.m. breadandroses

Perfect. That's my dream house w/ at least five acres. The fungi in the woods is spectacular this autumn but those photos are phenomenal! How do you do it, Alison? Best feature.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 9:02 p.m. etnakamura

those pictures were amazing! those field mazes have always intrigued me

Oct. 15, 2009 at 9:07 p.m. HoneyThistle

Ah, that bed in the nook - so inviting! I'm always looking forward to reading this series :) bravo!

Oct. 15, 2009 at 10:12 p.m. Pantora

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Oct. 15, 2009 at 10:28 p.m. odiliafu

Always stylish and gorgeous!! Love the farmhouse.

Oct. 15, 2009 at 11:25 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

f a n t a s t i c as always :) Thank you!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:11 a.m. MyMoms

So fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:17 a.m. soule

Yes! Thank you!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:27 a.m. slinkymalinkicat

Exceptional finds! Those labyrinths are incredible, and I would love to get my hands on that collection of silvered candlesticks and vases.
Great stuff TeenAngster, thank you!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 2:51 a.m. erstwhilevintage

i get a little nervous scrolling through your blog posts.... it really makes me a little breathless from the stinging beauty of it all.... thank you.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 3:29 a.m. LittleWhiteDresser

So cool!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 4:48 a.m. andotherthings

the forest floor fungi is fasciating....+ love the banquet necklace.... + awe inspiring labyrinths.....

Oct. 16, 2009 at 5:20 a.m. Bluebrooch

Adore the wooden rocking chair and love the way the fungi in your pics move!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 5:25 a.m. BabbidgePatch

love the slime molds pictured !

Oct. 16, 2009 at 6:33 a.m. ikoplus

very good picture

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7:04 a.m. chocolatecreative

The house is so great!! I share the taste for eclectic interiors and unusual finds. And the mystery feature a must!! so well done.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7:31 a.m. Furiousdreams

That Dutch bed- have always wanted one. Your choices for interiors are just my cup 'o tea. Very nice indeed.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:19 a.m. rainbowwrangler

Love the slime molds, I have an urge to draw them!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:24 a.m. amyhuntpottery

oh my goodness, between the bed nook and the slime molds this made my morning. very nice!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. HibouCards

You did it again! great article, great picks!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:29 a.m. lovinganvil

i just got that gnome book for our daughter...it's not quite how i remembered it.! beautiful post -- better than coffee this morning - has my mind working. relieved to read the houses in the maze are abandoned! for some reason, that worried me. and intrigued me.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:35 a.m. janicej

Love the turquoise wall decor in the farmhouse and the aerial shots. Great post!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:41 a.m. ThatSomething

So interesting, great article and pics!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:48 a.m. bainmattox

I love world maps and muti-sized mirrors. Those are things that I keep meaning to hang in my house. you beat me to it

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:52 a.m. dbabcock

Nancy Drew was my favorite as a teen! Wonderful photos.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:04 a.m. ossaStudio

wow wow. inspiring! i'd love to live in those spaces

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:18 a.m. VixVintage

I love the animated photo, very cool picks. Thanks

p.s. Love your pup daniellexo!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:21 a.m. pandawithcookie

Now I want a nook bed.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:23 a.m. denizgunes

wow.awesome!!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. 5gardenias

i love the actual growing forest spores-- i saw something move just as i was starting to scroll down and had to check back to see if it was just me...but NO!!-- what a great little hidden treat ( sorry but i don't want people to miss it!)

as always i'm smitten with absolutely everything!!

and as a dedicated fan of nancy drew as a kid-- i am loving the horror, mystery, pulp fiction inspired spread with claudia! what? and those mazes!!! and that farmhouse!! and the anatomy collections!!.... and the whole nine yards...!!!

thanks alison-- you made my friday!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 10:11 a.m. KittyCityCreations

Labrinths are such a great way to get lost in your thoughts, as long as you don't panic! Great aerial views!

Those farmhouse pics are great, especially the bed in a nook.

Thanks!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. mythunderstood

Fabulous!
Always wanted one of those sleeping nooks.
LOVE the cousin It slime mold!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. MarcoLaGrenouille

Love the macros of fungis :)

Oct. 16, 2009 at 11:08 a.m. LaLah

WOW! to the labrynth and David Bowie's version as well...

Oct. 16, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. StudioAMF

I love these posts! Every week, the coolest stuff!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. KatyScudieri

My favorite Labyrinth (or perhaps I should say, my favorite movie involving one) is located at the fictional Overlook Hotel.

"I'm right behind ya', Danny!"

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:04 p.m. KatyScudieri

And love the bed in the alcove!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:27 p.m. MaryKrysia

I always love a good mystery. These are truly intriguing choices.

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. StormsHandicrafts

Wow! Gorgeous photos!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:36 p.m. PierogiPicnic

Beautiful!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 12:54 p.m. solsticescents

love the bird sculpture/terrarium!!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:20 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Great article Alison! Love the bed in the nook , looks so cozy and comfy!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:48 p.m. poppyfox

I love that cupboard bed, I want one so bad! And that fashion editorial is zany lol

Oct. 16, 2009 at 1:54 p.m. oldworldprimitives

Amazing as always!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 2:36 p.m. TheMysticCircleArt

OOOH gorgeous!!!!Thanks

Oct. 16, 2009 at 4:05 p.m. ArtisticIntentions

Really cool!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. belovedbaglady

Superb! Always enjoy your pieces!!!

Oct. 16, 2009 at 7:18 p.m. bigalittlea

i was just rereading the new york trilogy, like just now. <3<3

Oct. 16, 2009 at 8:42 p.m. Schmutzerland

This weeks blogosphere has me drooling in delight! Scrumptious as always! Those Fungus! Divine!

Oct. 17, 2009 at 7:22 a.m. silocurb

You are a post-modern Connectionist.
This is a school of thought realted to Connetivism but way cuter.
smiling away!
best!

Oct. 17, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. ohbabydotcom

Loved the nature. All very good.

Oct. 17, 2009 at 11:31 a.m. SeptemberStars

There is something about being in a cabin/farmhouse. It goes with this Fall weather :)

Oct. 17, 2009 at 11:35 a.m. kmwatkins

Wow! Great Article.

Oct. 17, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. Iammie

Very nice picked!

Oct. 17, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. paramountvintage

the harpers bazaar article is amazing! it's nice to see some original and artisitic ideas in large production magazines.

Oct. 17, 2009 at 3:38 p.m. AudreyGardenLady

Oustanding article!
Absolutely awesome pics! Love the labrynths and the funghi!
Audrey

Oct. 17, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. mooshoopork

love it all :)

Oct. 17, 2009 at 6:08 p.m. nycbird

TeenAngster, you're pretty hip!

Oct. 17, 2009 at 10:56 p.m. bhangtiez

amazing selection...thank u so much for sharing

Oct. 18, 2009 at 5:29 p.m. BayMoonDesign

I love all the pictures. They are gorgeous.

Oct. 19, 2009 at 4:40 a.m. lisaroy

great article! love the collection of mercury glass

Oct. 19, 2009 at 9:28 a.m. Karismafinejewellery

Very cool stuff, love the fungus, it is absolutely amazing

Oct. 19, 2009 at 9:53 a.m. lavenderrabbit

Great pictures, love the fungus!

Oct. 19, 2009 at 10:40 a.m. Odettenewyork

love it all!

Oct. 19, 2009 at 12:15 p.m. OctoberMansion

I want to surround my Mansion with a labyrinth - it would help to keep in the tenants.

Oct. 19, 2009 at 4:29 p.m. EmmieBean

oooo in LOVE with that farmhouse. it's amazing what a difference symmetry makes in interior design... it instantly pulls a space together!

if anyone's interested, i chart my own interior decorating woos and woes on my blog http://www.emmiebean.typepad.com

i'd love some new readers!

Oct. 20, 2009 at 12:34 a.m. REALBUTTERFLYGIFTS

Great article I really the labyrinths

Oct. 20, 2009 at 2 a.m. vintagemaison

Excellent article - I live in France, so I guess I should really go and see the labyrinths for myself!

Oct. 20, 2009 at 2:24 a.m. EmmaBeeTextileArts

Beautiful stuff! Thank you for such a great article!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 3:52 p.m. VelveteenHabbit

WOW! I love the Catskills home's colors! And the picture of the silver shiny dreamy mercury glass so beautiful reflected off of a mirror...Look in my shop for reflective pictures of pottery and shiny christmas treats on a mirror!
Cheryl
velveteenahabbit@etsy.com

Oct. 24, 2009 at 2 a.m. ShanaAstrachan

love this posting! then just noticed my earrings in your selections...thanks!

Oct. 25, 2009 at 5:54 p.m. QuillnAros

Love the quote from Paul Auster-very fitting for beautiful and life in general

Oct. 31, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. girlindustries

A feast for the eyes. What an interesting feature.

Nov. 7, 2009 at 3 p.m. elizabethkelly

I want to live in the Catskills farmhouse!! What a lovely feature, great to see those Harper's pics here too - I bought that issue especially for those pages!

Nov. 10, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. Serrelynda

I want to try on those shoes!

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