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News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: November 19, 2009
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"One day, someone showed me a glass of water that was half full. And he said, 'Is it half full or half empty?' So I drank the water. No more problem."  — Alexander Jodorowsky

This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has human forms breaking from within their porcelain constructs, rustic and moody country interiors, a jaunty take on the alphabet, master + pet daguerreotypes, and surreal visions of Hansel and Gretel.

Read on!

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I'm always so impressed by the variety of forms porcelain can assume. Kate MacDowell's organic sculptural style is at once fragile and challenging. I love the intersection of anatomy and nature (birds in lungs!). [Via Blood Milk]

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Be still, my heart! Miss Amy of Emerson Merrick fame recently ventured to the summer home of Moon River Chattel's owners (which is basically my favorite store in Brooklyn, ever). It is my idea of heaven: historical tidbits, structural decomposition, complete with simple furniture and decor, and — a hayloft. Sigh.

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Another week, another rendition of the alphabet! Photographer Julian Hibbard's The Noir A-Z gives a blithe, "adult" take on an abecedary, pairing images with words representing each of the 26 letters. Provocative and a tad bit racy! Love it. [Via Flavorwire]

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Fairy tales are my jam (especially the Brothers Grimm's macabre versions). This fantastical Hansel and Gretel Vogue editorial has combined my love of fables and fashion, with surreal results. [Via Haute Macabre]

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The Beloved Pets — From Daguerreotype to Digital Flickr set makes me squeal like none other. I love animals, but antique photos of men posing with pet roosters — well, that trumps all. (See also: cats with banjos.) [via photo_history]




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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Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:03 p.m. artlab

Fantastic!!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:06 p.m. WoollyWonka

Amazing porcelain creations!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. gloilocksandbody

Aww, kitteh plays the banjo!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. rawfish

stunning! exquisite finds, always inspiring! thanks alison!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. vivikas

Just great!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. BPyarns

Hansel and Gretel meets fashion ~ fab!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. zwzzy

ksjdhkjhsdf Hansel & Gretel shoot = amazing!
Kitty!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. ohvotrecoeur

Amazing. The porcelain knocks me off my feet! As does anything Grimm. Loved this article.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:09 p.m. HouserWallis

wow! incredible photographs!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:11 p.m. BlueGremlin

freaking awesome!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. harmoniepark

love love love. your posts make thursdays better, period. thanks, alison! that porcelain is breathtaking. i'm a brothers grimm's lover too.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:12 p.m. BlueShoeStudio

Spooky and beautiful! A fantastic visual incarnation of Hansel & Gretel - a tale told often in our houselhold.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. simplyworn

Some very wow factors here!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:13 p.m. candythomasgourdart

Absolutely wonderful,thanks teenangster.The banjo playing cat is awesome!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:14 p.m. thehouseofhemp

beautiful

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. kclarkphotography

Squeeeee! Love that cat with the banjo.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. blogbloglog

The man with his rooster! Reminds me of these slide negatives I found: http://theblogbloglog.wordpress.com/2...

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:16 p.m. CarryTheWord

cats with banjos..oh yeah!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:23 p.m. emetalworks

fan-freakin'-tastic! thanks for all that!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:23 p.m. sonyarasi

Beautiful porcelain !

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:23 p.m. AnniesWearableArt

always thought provoking-and freaking me a little out :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:24 p.m. mtraub

Those porcelain sculptures make me want to pour a thick chalky glaze over my life.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:25 p.m. SteppingStones

pretty cool....

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:27 p.m. Fairyfolk

So interesting!! those porcelain sculptures are amazing!
Such an interesting article... thanks!
Blessings and magic.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. shavingkitsuppplies

"G is for GASP", alright! This is my favorite Craft + Style ever.

EVER!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:33 p.m. StrangeVagaries

Love the bisque sculptures.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:40 p.m. ericawalker

oh, one of my favorites yet!
the kate macdowell sculptures are so super cool, and the photos, and the alphabet, and...

Nov. 19, 2009 at 3:57 p.m. mythunderstood

It's all breathtaking - thank you!

...this spam text thing is annoying, tho : (

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:17 p.m. belovedbaglady

I love the hands...so dramatic and simple. Stunning photos!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:18 p.m. mooshoopork

love them! so creative :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:32 p.m. louloudo

Oh, for a hayloft! And to be in a fairytale, and to have such a magnificent rooster! Be still, my beating heart!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:39 p.m. LaLah

the sculptures at the top ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:44 p.m. TheCottageCheese

The beloved pets set is fantastic! Even though human subjects typically had serious expressions in photographs in the olden days, note that most of these subjects look like they are really fighting the urge to smile. It's tough to hide that joyous feeling one has when holding your beloved pup (or rooster, heh).

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:48 p.m. GollyBard

The sculptures are amazing. They are so strangely beautiful. Love it all! Thank you!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 4:50 p.m. Waterrose

Those porcelain pieces are amazing. As I scrolled down I couldn't believe how beautiful and detailed the creations are. WOW!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:01 p.m. oldworldprimitives

This post is so full of fabulous!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:14 p.m. HAREandDRUM

The porcelain sculptures are pure amazement! Especially that I've been to a porcelain manufactory, where they create using traditional methods. Trivia: it shrinks by 18% in first firing. That's a lot! Also, out of every 100 pieces only 8 will survive all creation stages. Fine porcelain, especially in as complex shapes as these sculptures, is priceless!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. FrillyButts

Hansel and Gretel and The Noir A-Z are amazing!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:26 p.m. warpedLaurie

WOW! that is what I call art! cool.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:44 p.m. HellsSewingCircle

I really enjoyed looking at the sculptures and installations :) thanky ou!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. minouette

Ooh! Hybrid sculptures and hybrids in the Brothers Grimm photoshoot. Awesome.
Vintage cat banjo player = love.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 6:02 p.m. smidgebox

the porcelain pieces are amazing! great article, i always look forward to thursdays :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 6:10 p.m. VintageEye

The anatomy sculpture is amazing!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 6:24 p.m. Manicmushroomglass

Wild stuff!! The tree lady makes me think of Narnia stories. The cat is the best though. I wish my cat could do that...

Nov. 19, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. shopgoodgrace

whoa...
the porcelain pieces are *freaking* me out...

Nov. 19, 2009 at 6:45 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

Amazing, as usual!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. workingforpeanuts

Angster! You've really done it this time- Love, love, love it all, especially porcelain (birds!) and caretaker/pets. Also love Moon River Chattel! Thanks for having fun!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:13 p.m. 23rdstreetvintage

yowwwza cool!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:14 p.m. elizabethwrenvintage

haha what a great beginning quote :-D

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:40 p.m. soule

I love it all! Kates porcelain sculptures are simply amazing!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. Lollapanoplies

fave Craft+Style by far!!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. KatyScudieri

Always love this series. It's as good (if not better at times) as the Weird series.
Love the porcelain and I don't know what the deal is lately with alphabets, but I do like this one!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. asundrynotion

How did they get the banjo cat to pose & be still? Too sweet! Fantastic porcelain sculpture. Love the house & old wallpaper. As usual, a truly remarkable post.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 7:49 p.m. BranchandBirdie

Wow- I love it all!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:17 p.m. treefox

eep! what wonderful stuff! & my photo, thank you!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. ligiarocha

Wonderful!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:36 p.m. whichgoose

my mind is totally expanded :)

Nov. 19, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. gilstrapdesigns

All of the picks are really good.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 9:13 p.m. aemcdraw

Wow! Great post and picks!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 9:17 p.m. alectonyx

the sculptures are mind blowing!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. jikits

Freaking Wild sculpture. My mind is spinning....it's all so wonderful.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. ScribbleShop

Swell images.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:16 p.m. PunchDrunkPrince

So cool. Just... So cool.

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:17 p.m. OneClayBead

Fun stuff- so provocative. I esp. loved the alphabet!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:26 p.m. kathiroussel

starting with the quote-- and then on to every last incredible detail of every single post-- now you've got me sighing too..

suburb!!

Nov. 19, 2009 at 11:41 p.m. baconsquarefarm

allison, this has been one of my favorites you've created, the porcelain peices were outstanding, enjoyed perusing the pictures too. Thanks

Nov. 20, 2009 at 12:42 a.m. JetWhitePonytail

Lovely art.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:02 a.m. bumblebk

gorgeous! Just gorgeous.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:03 a.m. HoneyThistle

such good findings :) love the alphabet and the birds in the lungs!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:19 a.m. luxe

this makes me remember how i become so enamored with clay and made it my focus...after loving the strength, but fragility so much, the flexibility, yet rigidity that the fragility caused, i sort of forgot that what i loved was what frustrated me and caused me to just quit it. i miss it, though. a lot.

wonderful article. just gorgeous.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:23 a.m. RetroLane

great article

Nov. 20, 2009 at 2:26 a.m. shellsherree

Beautiful collection of images. And I love the Jodorowsky quote! The banjo-playing cat is something special.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 4:34 a.m. polkadotsandblooms

Wow nightmarish but very intriguing

Nov. 20, 2009 at 5:43 a.m. SunshineandRavioli

YES! Cats with Banjos AND Haylofts! What more could you want? Great edition, Alison!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 6:19 a.m. JemmDeeCreations

The porcelain artwork is amazing! Interesting article.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 8:31 a.m. HoneysuckleLane

Those interior photos are what really caught my attention... well, and the guy with the chicken!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 9:42 a.m. GiftsandStars

Wow such an inspirational post, love the porcelain work and love the Hans and Gretel photography, wow!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 9:44 a.m. 4TheSparrowsNest

This week's edition = fascinating. Wow!!! All of it was super intriguing.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 9:52 a.m. HandworkNaturals

Magnificent~

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:08 a.m. thestapeliacompany

Wonderful as usual. Those ceramics are beautiful.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:26 a.m. Iammie

I love it!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. Vintage50sEyewear

Beautiful!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:44 a.m. redyellowandblueink

aaah birds in the lungs-awesome. Broken tree is broken me-yes. And the black and white photos-gasp with awesomeness. Love the quote at top-totally great! All of it. The "g" is for Gasp-that's intense.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:48 a.m. accentonvintage

The posts were really wild! Great sculptures!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 10:53 a.m. JessicaPoundstone

Love the treefox photo at the top!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. yenjewelry

i love, love, love the knitted sweater jacket.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:46 a.m. MyWagonette

amazing amazing amazing amazing
inspiring inspiring inspiring inspiring
love love love love love

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. YellowViolet

Wow these articles never disappoint. Modern take on Hansel and Gretel, men with chickens, stark, beautiful farm houses and human limbs in bizarre settings...you just can't beat that!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:52 a.m. beenie2847

what an eye! amazing taste you have my dear!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:53 a.m. reiddamnit

wowwwww, those porcelain works are absolutely amazing and I love the simplicity of the house, simple and clear photography. Beautiful

Nov. 20, 2009 at 11:58 a.m. sharonclancydesigns

I want the kitty with the banjo! This is so amazing!!!!!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 12:37 p.m. BululuStudio

Very unique pics and pieces of art.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. bezhu

wow - hansel and gretel... bizzaro fantastico

Nov. 20, 2009 at 2:41 p.m. shesbattydesigns

awesome!

Nov. 20, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. silocurb

i thought of another word: mixacious.
as in, "you are so mixacious", and i thankyou.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 7:08 p.m. yesstreen

I love you etsy! :)

Nov. 20, 2009 at 7:58 p.m. janeeroberti

teenangster i love all your posts. daguerrotypes are my type. bravo.

Nov. 20, 2009 at 7:59 p.m. gretchenmist

heart!

Nov. 21, 2009 at 1:36 p.m. nonchaloir

AAAAAAAAAMAZING!!!! LOVE IT!

Nov. 21, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. whiletheyplay

wow!!! did anyone else read the article from the flickr link to the Beloved pets Daguerreotype set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20939975...

it reveals the story behind the one-eyed man holding a mysterious object. a very cool story!!! it's amazing the history that lies behind these diminishing pieces of time.

http://brightbytes.com/phineasgage/in...

thanks for the awesome article!!!

Nov. 21, 2009 at 2:08 p.m. tanglesastangled

those fantastical photos will all find their way to my desktop image sooner then later

Nov. 21, 2009 at 3:55 p.m. CaptiveStudio

You again,blew me away thanks love the thought provoking images.

Nov. 21, 2009 at 4:46 p.m. MyMoms

Woo Hoo what great finds!

Nov. 21, 2009 at 9:28 p.m. herrondipity

What a talented kitty! hee hee! The photo of the barn wall with the sun coming through is awesome.

Nov. 21, 2009 at 11:24 p.m. shopgoldmine

That Grimm fairy tales photo shoot is BLOWING MY MIND!!! awesome NFTC&SB, as usual! Thanks :)

Nov. 22, 2009 at 1:20 a.m. HydraHeart

I LOVE this. My favorite is the 'cat with Banjo'. It is the precursor to keyboard cat!

Nov. 22, 2009 at 4:40 a.m. WireCraftWorkshop

really stunning photos!

Nov. 22, 2009 at 9:57 a.m. monkeyandsquirrel

love the A-Z photos... i would like flash cards of them all!!!

Nov. 22, 2009 at 10:13 a.m. ItsBella

these posts always get me so inspired....

the hands with the wreaths and bugs..amazing.

Nov. 22, 2009 at 11:43 a.m. IslaNewYork

Haha love the intro! these photos are amazing. Simply amazing.

Nov. 22, 2009 at 12:33 p.m. debrossehardesty

Dramatic and beautiful.

Nov. 22, 2009 at 3:32 p.m. VelveteenHabbit

Rare to see porcelain have, literally, a life a heartbeat, mourning hands

Love the fairy tales fantasy pictures

Nov. 22, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. emilybidwell

It all feels so haunted and cozy at once. I love it all. Great article Alison!

Nov. 22, 2009 at 7:46 p.m. SecondHandNews

Wow!

Nov. 22, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. ArtfoolDesigns

Lovely!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 2:59 a.m. 1AEON

holy sh*t!!! this is awesome!!!!!
these pics are kick some serious butt....wow!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 5:23 a.m. andotherthings

always so wonderful!!!!!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:46 a.m. HazelHoney

Eerie :0

Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:51 a.m. amyhuntpottery

Holy crow, but your finds made my day. Gorgeous and haunting. Loved them all!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 11:18 a.m. nowonder

such a great collection of pictures!

Nov. 23, 2009 at 4:15 p.m. Serrelynda

Be still my heart.. fascinating treasures ALL.

Nov. 25, 2009 at 5:07 a.m. lesthings

I've been so busy lately arranging my workshop that I've skipped this awesome article!
Thanks to my friend iomiss that told me about it...that's great!!!

Nov. 26, 2009 at 1:03 p.m. debhillart

nice :)

Nov. 27, 2009 at 10:18 p.m. odiliafu

Amazing!!

Nov. 28, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. theredstone

what an original topic, so very inspiring!! thank you

Nov. 29, 2009 at 6:28 p.m. Melindamilkshake

This is amazing! Beautiful photographs, thank you.

Nov. 30, 2009 at 10:09 a.m. ruthnore

I love it! Awesome photography!

Dec. 1, 2009 at 12:16 p.m. FerntreeStudio

Wow the birds in the lungs are just amazing. I never thought I'd find lungs beautiful. lol

angie

Dec. 9, 2009 at 5:40 p.m. oldunionoriginals

beautiful vintage baby doll!!! :)

Dec. 16, 2009 at 5:22 p.m. PreciousPromisesAust

Great pictures. I love the cat playing the banjo.

Dec. 22, 2009 at 9:34 p.m. CosplayOtaku

Beautiful works of art!

Jan. 28, 2010 at 3:01 a.m. demeterarts

Great pics! Outstanding work. Thanks.

Jan. 30, 2010 at 1:22 p.m. LiquidTimeandCompany

Great photos. Love the Cat and the Fiddle.

Feb. 6, 2010 at 5:35 p.m. JeansVintageCloset

My book collection contains lots of Vintage childrens books with lots of Vintage illustrations.
Wow, this is a different brain storm, and mind set altogether, and talk about escape from reality, Let me take the ride

Some How I feel more like ALice in Wonderland marveling at all these works of art, sculptures and creations with their unique uses of lighting, subject matter, colors, textures, subject matter and mediums, this is awesome

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