In the Summertime

Some nice summertime music from a nice Canadian (Toronto-bred) band, The Rural Alberta Advantage (which I've got a soft spot for). The band has a Saddle Creek reissue out this week and we caught a stream of the entire album over at flavorwire. Some nice lo-fi for your monday to ease into the week with. Oh and hey, they are playing in Seattle tonight, Portland tomorrow and San Francisco on Thursday!

New + Fun Vintage!

Lots of (newly aquired) vintage eye candy today coming from Three Potato Four out of Reston, Virginia. Owners Stu and Janet always have the best stuff and we always love receiving their weekly email full of fresh things! Especially coveting that chalkboard map!

threepotatofourshop.com

This Week from Lisa Congdon: I Love this Book!

by Lisa Congdon



Two months ago, Rena and I had the pleasure of hosting a book signing at Rare Device for a newly released publication, Tiny Houses , by written by art, architecture and design writer Mimi Zeiger.



I love modern architecture and have a particular appreciation for small structures (even rooms) that manage to seem large by design. So when I first got my hands on Zeiger's book, I was entranced. Tiny Houses is also a tiny book with large content. At just 7x7 inches, it profiles 36 small homes from all over the world.



In an time when many of us are attempting to reuse and recycle, Zeiger asks us to think in particular about reducing. Many architects today are making a concerted effort to use less and to take up less space. Conversely it is also an era when just next door (especially in America) many builders are attempting to make homes even bigger (think McMansion). Reading Tiny Houses I was forced to think differently about how much raw materials and space and possessions it takes to make a house a "home".



Tiny Houses is exquisitely designed and filled with gorgeous photos of each of the homes profiled.



I love this book!

Posted by Lisa Congdon

Lookbook: A Day at the Beach

A summery lookbook of sorts today, with so many beautiful works of art with a water theme in our market this month, we offer, "A Day at the Beach". In order as they are in the slideshow: All together by Kiki & Polly; Feels like July by Alicia Bock; Claudia Maybank by Vivienne Strauss; Blue Wave by Amanda Kavanagh ; Seyour Doughtridge by Matte Stephens; Vague Normandes 3 by Labokoff; Seashell Print by Tuttistudio; Poolside by Kiki & Polly; A Day at the Beach by Mary's Granddaughter; Three Standing by Leah Giberson and Number 16 by Bueller.

Hey Vancouver! Handmade Nation This Week!

Mark your calenders you crafters, artists and handmade buffs! This thursday marks the date for the Vancouver screening of Handmade Nation! Come meet Faythe Levine (the Director), see a little craft showcase before and Q & A book signing session after the show! Click here for more info and tickets!

Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Location: Rio Theatre, 1660 East Broadway @ Commercial Drive
Screening at 8:00pm, Craft Showcase at 7:00pm

Happy 4th of July!

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July this weekend! A good percentage of Poppytalk's visitors are from the U.S. and we thank you for stopping by with your daily visits! Wishing you all a safe and fun holiday! (Soaps from KcSoapsNmore.etsy.com).

Little Pink Houses

Since it's the 4th of July this weekend, we're toasting all things American today, starting off with this show, Little Pink Houses, new work by Mati McDonough and Lisa Congdon (Jul 3 - 31/09) Opening Shindig, Friday, July 10, 2009, 6 - 8 PM at The Curiosity Shoppe, 855 Valencia Street at 19th, San Francisco.

Happenings at the Handmade Artist!

Things are very busy over at The Handmade Artist (our community blog) today. From top left clockwise: Futurowoman is having a solo show of forty of her Polaroid photographs! Entitled Instant Gratification: A Celebration of Polaroid and is running until July 23rd at the Union Gallery at the University of North Texas in Denton. Click here for more details and info on a companion book! Participant Stephanie Levy has done an interview with participant photographer, Alicia Bock. Stephanie Levy has some beautiful new paintings inspired by Scandinavian design. Click here to read more. Susannah Conway has some new cupcake postcards that are making us salivate!; With Wallpaper is having a sale on all their prints. Click here for the details and special code! Satsuma Press is having a giveaway of her beautiful letterpress. Click here to find those details. Not shown: Industrious Lily has a new customized set of letterpressed greetings to offer. Click here to see.

Reading Frenzy presents Kate Bingaman-Burt's Obsessive Consumption

Looks like a fun show if you're in the Portland area tonight! Portland's newest and coolest assistant professor and illustrator, Kate Bingaman-Burt is asking people to bring in their favorite (smallish) object and/or something they purchased today (even a receipt from their wallet) and she will draw it tonight for free at Reading Frenzy. We were lucky enough to get a few shots from some of the show and of the installation that took place yesterday!

All of Kate's daily drawings will be on sale along with 41 issues of her monthly Daily Drawing Zine: What Did You Buy Today (February 2006 - June 2009) - multiple copies of each.

She also has made up three special edition zines and several new drawings (in color) that will be hanging on the wall in frames. Be sure to look up for the HUGE paper chain hanging from the ceiling featuring Obsessive Consumption Money. Kate said she had an amazing crew of Portland State kids helping her yesterday, and that she can't believe the support that they gave and all the awesome work they did! Go Portland State!

The show is at 921 SW Oak, Portland, OR and opening reception is at 6:00 pm - 9 pm. The show will run for the entire month of July! You lucky Portland people!




A drawing of a purchase that Kate made at Reading Frenzy. They are running their 500 Friends of Reading Frenzy drive and they need all of the help they can get as far as raising money and awareness for awesome independent book and zine sellers. (www.readingfrenzy.com).



readingfrenzy.com Reading Frenzy:
commandsave.com / PSU Graphic Design!
friendsofgraphicdesign.org / PSU AIGA
obsessiveconsumption.com / Kate's research
whatdidyoubuytoday.com / Kate's blog

ID Textile

ID Textile is a design studio founded by two Duperre School students (Marion and Sonia) which is located in Giverny, France. Some of their clients include Depuis Décathlon, Kiabi, Etam, H&M, LeSportSac, Descamps and Northface. Their creations of patterns and reinterpretation of traditional textile techniques are their motto. They have gathered these two lines of work to create decorative objects, unique pieces and limited series. They have opened the doors of their workshop to the public who can discover their creations and learn the technical side of textiles and creative recycling. Depending on the season, they will sell on their blog some of their creations. We are thrilled and honoured to show a few of their pieces here.

Website: www.idtextile.fr/
Studio: studio.idtextile.fr/
Boutique: www.idtextile.fr/boutique/index.php
Blog: www.idtextile.fr/blog/index.php





Below are a collection of twelve pareos, screen printed on cotton (not hemmed) about 115x170 and approx. 70 €. They suggest they be used to express your ideas, for them it will be a picnic ground with beautiful disposable bamboo tableware. If you are interested in any of these pieces you can send them an email by clicking here.







All products are unique, handmade and made from recovered materials. Cushions, agricultural flax twine, bought jars and vases with custom crochet, vintage fabric covered bear and a repaired children's chair.




In the boutique:




A showcase:



Crocheted frames and flowers for sale (contact via email).






Website: www.idtextile.fr/
Studio: studio.idtextile.fr/
Boutique: www.idtextile.fr/boutique/index.php
Blog: www.idtextile.fr/blog/index.php

Alphabet Drawers

Alphabet Drawers coming out of the UK from the folks at Kent and London. Inspired by vintage printing blocks, this 26 drawer chest is made from solid oak to hold everything from A - Z! (Via Lost at E Minor).

We found these beautiful knitted legged stool and sea urchin foot stools from a company out of Germany called Taschide. (Via ID Textile blog).

Mike Perry Giant Zine Art Show @ Grass Hut

Nothin' could be cooler than being down in Portland this Friday for the Mike Perry's Giant Zine Artshow. The fine folks at the Grass Hut have created an awesome concept for a show, where all the framed art hanging on the gallery walls is also printed (uncolored) and bound into Giant Zines. The show opens July 3rd, 6-10pm at Grass Hut, 811 E. Burnside, Portland, OR.

Across Canada Tour today!

Join me on Twitter today where we're I'm doing a Across Canada Handmade Tour! Starting from the west, there's a lot of Canadian talent out there , it should be fun! (Above) Flightpath, Vancouver and (Below) Track and Field, Vancouver.

Hello, how are you?

Ceramic telephones, a recent project of Vancouver potter, Jasna Sokolovic. We found them while visiting her blog and were instantly taken. Love.

jasnart.com
jasnart.blogspot.com

Happy Canada Day!

All things red and white today to celebrate Canada's birthday! We tweeted asking if anyone was having a Canada Day Sale today. And these and a few more answered. We chose to pick some red and white items and will also list some other's not so red or white (that we could find in a pinch). Happy Canada Day everyone! If you have an indy shop and make handmade or sell vintage, let us know by leaving a comment!

1. smittenkitten.ca, Toronto, Ontario; 2. laurabucci.etsy.com, Vancouver, B.C.; 3. rikrak.etsy.com, Ottawa, Ontario; 4. rikrak.etsy.com, Ottawa, Ontario; 5. smidgebox.etsy.com, Vancouver, B.C.; 6. modernemotive.etsy.com, Toronto, Ontario

Dalhaus

Other Canadian handmade shops: MyHandboundBooks.etsy.com, Nova Scotia; frankjewellery.etsy.com; Vancouver, B.C.; Dalhaus, Vancouver; Noemiah, Montreal; Cabin.etsy.com; marmaline.etsy.com, Toronto; Sweetbeets, Ontario; Tansy & Co., Toronto; jasnart (offering 20% off with studio mate funk shui), Vancouver; and not to forget the Trans-Canada Etsy Team is having a Road Trip sales that runs to the 2nd of July!

jasnart shop - 20% off

Trans-Canada Etsy Team Giveaway and Road Trip Campaign

Fresh From the Oven by Will Bryant: Andrew Le/Mix 1

by Will Bryant

Andrew Le good design and a solid concept. He's a good friend of mine and former classmate at Mississippi State.

He's also pretty funny.
And really loves type.
See more of Andrew's projects here. And if you like Andrew's work you should definitely check out Nicholas Feltron, Frank Chimero, and Jennifer Daniel.




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Here is the debut mix for the lovely folks at PoppyTalk! This is a selection of some crafty ladies that I've sequenced into one seamless mp3. It's yours for your listening pleasure. I hope you enjoy!

visit the Porch to ::: DOWNLOAD "PoppyTalk Fresh From the Oven: Mix 1" :::

Tracklist:

1. St. Vincent - "The Strangers"
2. Feist - "Brandy Alexander"
3. Chairlift - "Evident Utensil"
4. Au Revoir Simone - "Shadows"
5. Beach House - "D.A.R.L.I.N.G."
6. Cat Power - "Where Is My Love"

Please support these artists! It always sounds better on vinyl :)

more of my musical endeavors can be found at Porch of the Mystics.

Posted by Will Bryant

stitchdraw

I came across these wonderful stunning stitch drawings today via my twitter that I just couldn't resist sharing due to their awesomeness. Textile artist, Rosie James has started a new blog called, stitchdraw where she will be sharing her drawings (with needle and thread). Currently she is drawing her workshop/shed starting from one corner and working her way around back to the starting point, to create a kind of flattened panaorma of a space. We love these images where you can see her beautiful work more clearly. It has been positioned so that the drawn elements are more or less outlining the actual elements. This is most clearly seen with the image of the sewing machine. Beautiful.

stitchdraw.blogspot.com

screenprinted felt

Fun new screenprinted "felt" placemats and coasters coming out of Summersville this week. Artist Lucie Summers who hails from across the pond in Suffolk, UK has an amazing sense of pattern design, and these one's are seriously fun! The industrial felt is just over a quarter inch thick and has been printed using eco-friendly waterbased ink. See more of her work here.

On the Radar: A Summer Western

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skinnylaminx.etsy.com
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lesliejanson.etsy.com

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