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News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: October 23, 2008
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Published on October 23, 2008 in Reviews 		Photo by

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Eccentrics make the world go 'round. If not for the "out there" thoughts of a certain courageous and wacky brand of individual, a lot of great ideas would never come to fruition. With that in mind, always make sure to give new ideas a chance, or you could miss out on something really special. (Yes, I've been reading the inspirational blog mentioned below. You'll love it, too! Trust me.)

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere is all inspirational messages, pagan ritual, Iowa (!), honeycomb and interiors. Onward!

 

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Bohemia in midtown: Yes, it once was. This profile shows the artists that are desperately holding on to rent-controlled studio apartments above New York's famed Carnegie Hall. Many have lived in the building for 50+ years, and have built their own universes, like concert pianist Donald Shirley, shown above. Pretty amazing. [Via New York Magazine]

 

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Looking for some inspiration? Do it the post-modern way and get it via Tumblr. New Resolution's many short, boxed quotes are totally refreshing. [Via design is mine]

 

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Photographer Estelle Hanania's "Demoniac Babble" series profiles the ancient folk tradition of the "silvesterklause" in Switzerland, wherein local men get "dressed in wild, demonic outfits. They roam the landscapes from farm to farm, singing, drinking to celebrate the winter to come, and to frighten the bad spirits away." Their costumes are unlike anything I've ever seen — totally earthy and spooky. Pagan rituals, I love you!

 

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Artist Hilary Berseth's sculptures are more than a little interactive — in fact, I'd call them collaborative. You see, he does part of the work, then bees do the rest. The resulting beeswax sculptures are the very picture of delicious. Check out the slideshow at New York Magazine. [Via For Me, For You]

 

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Klas Fahlen's illustrations are pretty cute. [Via Design For Mankind]

 

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A recent trip to my homeland (Iowa!) revealed a new book on my state's history. As a teen, amateur photographer Everett W. Kuntz spent his days taking photos of Ridgeway and its residents — so much so that he earned the nickname "Scoop." However, he didn't have the money to print said photos, and forgot about them after going to college. It was only sixty years later, as he lay on his deathbed, that he remembered the negatives. This virtual time capsule is "Sunday Afternoon on the Porch: Reflections of a Small Town in Iowa, 1939-1942," and the photos are incredible. Read the article here. [Via New York Times]

 

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The Art of the Display photo pool on Flickr has many treasures waiting for you. This particular display comes came of ATLITW. Don't you just love the chairs? [Via PoppyTalk]



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. 23, 2008 at 3:14 p.m. Kultur

Again, a wonderful post. Am loving the old photographs from small-town Iowa...

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:23 p.m. chakrapennywhistle

Oh! Totally my cup of tea. Everything is so interesting!
Thank you :)

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:26 p.m. miltonandmargies

Fabulous!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:36 p.m. kittyd

Wow! That beeswax sculpture looks amazing!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:37 p.m. sassalynne

Oh, what fun. I'm off to read it again....

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. weirdwolf

Love it all, especially the pagan moss people!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. SpunOutOriginals

I like any excuse to dress up and have fun. And the beeswax sculpture is exquisite.

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. Nothinglikeit

agree - the beeswax piece is amazing!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:29 p.m. dogties

Simply amazing!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:31 p.m. CutieDynamite

That beeswax sculpture is fantastic! Wow.

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. bohemeanne

Awesome bunch of stuff!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. ME2Designs

The bee piece is awesome - it's amazing how the sculpting process takes months, starts with an armature he builds, importing of the colony to do the work, and then at the end of the season the unveiling - with much forethought on his part about manipulating the bees instinct about proportion and form.

Thank you for this wonderful piece - gotta run now and purchase those amazing heart and arrow measuring cups that you found!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. ericawalker

what a great bunch of finds! i don't even know where to start...

Oct. 23, 2008 at 5:08 p.m. michelemaule

You always find THE coolest things!
Very cool :)

Oct. 23, 2008 at 5:19 p.m. J2Jewelry

Swede-power and bee power? wow and rad.

Oct. 23, 2008 at 5:55 p.m. fatamerican

Rimadesigns!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. edor7

geniuses are often quite eccentric!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 7:25 p.m. LiamDesign

The color and form in the beeswax sculpture is SO nice!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. finnishweaver

Thanks for featuring my poppana wall hanging as the top photo above your eccentric finds!

Oct. 23, 2008 at 9:13 p.m. Xenotees

This is right up my alley- awesome article & WOW, can you beat those finds?! I mean Beeswax sculptures made with Bee Accomplices & Moss People? Overwhelming coolness.

Oct. 23, 2008 at 10:20 p.m. miscusi

I love finnishweaver's poppana!! Lovely colors.

Oct. 24, 2008 at 1:07 a.m. kachingdesign

Lovely selections!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 4:56 a.m. Ravenhill

How inspiring! I loved the men dressed in the earthy costumes. The beeswax sculpture was the most fascinating collaboration I have ever seen. Thank you for some new things for my mind to play around with!
~Emily

Oct. 24, 2008 at 4:58 a.m. lavalleygirly

I really enjoyed the rent controlled apartment story! But I thought that pianist guy was wax!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 5:23 a.m. francescamurray

inspiring as ever. thank you x

Oct. 24, 2008 at 7:37 a.m. janicej

Great article! I clicked on the Klas Fahlen link and the work is amazing.

Oct. 24, 2008 at 8:03 a.m. nfall2rt

I find the "Demonic Babble" Series picture most interesting!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. shopgoodgrace

Great post... I love the old Iowa postcard story!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. smcdesigns

Oh this is so inspiring - thank you for this collection!!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. laurascreativewhimsy

It's nice to focus on something other than the political scene, the economy, or other stressful issues for a time. This was refreshing!

Oct. 24, 2008 at 2:16 p.m. funkydevaz

Love it...Love it..Love it

Oct. 25, 2008 at 3:47 a.m. ByBethEarringArt

Bohemia in Midtown, fantastic article. Those beautifully unique and bohemian personalities. Love it!

Oct. 25, 2008 at 4:09 a.m. EJPcreations

Im loving the bee's wax sculpture!!!!

Oct. 25, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. dianacolada

i LOVE the demonic babble men - from afar i want to squeeze them, they look like huge stuffed animals! and pierce my heart why dontcha with old-timey iowa pictures - me miss ioway...

Oct. 25, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. uncharted

beeswax sculpture - how innovative! I also love the photography story.

Oct. 25, 2008 at 5:21 p.m. Studio618

Great picks - the quote, the flamboyance of the concert pianist, time capsule photo, etc.

Oct. 27, 2008 at 12:28 p.m. jikits

Thanks for the unique eye candy and inspiration. This is my second time reading through. You always find the coolest stuff.
Rock On!

Oct. 28, 2008 at 8:59 p.m. baconsquarefarm

Enjoyed my read~ the beeswax sculpture is incredible and the Iowa postcard great. Love visuals thru the minds eye.

Oct. 31, 2008 at 12:05 a.m. karenvogmar

wonderful

Nov. 13, 2008 at 7:49 p.m. karuski

This was such an enchanting article! Thanks for the inspiration:)

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Jan. 3, 2009 at 5:16 p.m. Atelier500

I LOVE this ensemble of art realated articles.
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Nov. 8, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. steampunkjewelry

Everett W. Kuntz, what a great story, amazing how someone can have such an eye and talent that is hidden away for decades.

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