Waving dry bark, willow, catkin and even lichen encrusted birch twigs, basket maker Joe Hogan makes organic contemporary containers.
This sculpture was made from reclaimed books that would have otherwise been thrown away. But look! They can have a second life...as something utterly captivating. What could be better than having your favorite stories immortalized forever and hanging on your wall? What if the words that helped define and shape your life could be forever felt with their essence locked into a sculpture? When you install this artwork in your home...people will gravitate towards it. Is it fabric? Is it water? Woodland mushrooms? What IS it? They'll want to touch it, to make sure it is real. No one has ever seen anything like it. What is that I see? Beethoven? Handel? Kayne? Is that a handwritten note on a page? Its the most amazing thing to look at from afar as well as up close. This piece was roughly 4 feet high x 4 feet wide. The interior is comprised of various different sizes of books, between 5.5" all the way down to 2" inches depth and was created for a specific place in the client's home in Chicago. You may send me the dimensions you would prefer. All sculptures are custom created. I incorporated books that represented her family: music! I can use your old books or look for specific titles as well. This buyer wanted a square-ish sculpture. Each page is folded, tipped, quilled, wrapped, rolled, pulled by my two hands, for a very intricate unique, artist-led design. Your artwork's patterns and layers will emerge organically and will be incomparable to any other sculpture I create or anything that can be bought elsewhere. Featured In: http://www.ruemag.com/home-tour-2/an-eclectic-greystone-in-chicago http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fashionable-new-york-style-collides-with-traditional-chicago-architecture-in-a-couples-dreamy-forever-home-238873?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=managed#comment-form Check out social media to see what I am up to: https://www.instagram.com/nickliovich/ Shipping is FREE for this piece in the continuous United States. A beautiful, custom wooden crate is crafted around the sculpture and it is suspended within for safe travel to your desired destination. The entire shipment will have a scheduled delivery (you get to schedule it) and it weighs 150-250 pounds, depending on size (the sculpture alone will weigh less but still be 100-150 pounds). These are both massively heavy and delicate. Never was there such a fun paradox! Unboxing and Hanging Suggestions will be sent after purchase and most customers hang themselves with 2-3 friends to assist with a simple drill and screws. People have hung them on anything from Florida plaster to drywall with wood studs to concave stairwells to drywall with metal studs, etc. Handmade in my studio, on a little southeast barrier island in the USA. Inspiration comes from my micro-homestead, the woods, the salt marshes I travel over and the salty sea we frequent weekly. Designers & Curators please contact me with any questions. Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. ~Charles W. Eliot Copyright 2012.
One of the really fun things we did this Summer was discover all the things we could dye play silks with (tissue paper & food dye.) We had so much fun dying them and then playing with them. Recently we have been playing a with red cabbage water experiments - which made me think what play silks would look like dyed with these mixtures. And why limit it to cabbage water? In my cupboard we also decided to play with turmeric, paprika & beetroot. Here is my little chemist ready to mix away to her hearts content with the cabbage water. The pink glasses are her safety goggles ..... Cabbage Chop up red cabbage and add some bit water. Bring the the boil and simmer until cabbage is pale. Split the cabbage water into two pots. Add silk scarf and soak for 30mins to one pot. In the other pot add some vinegar - the mixture will turn dark pink - add silk scarf and soak for 30mins. Once your silk scarf has finished soaking in the first pot. Remove the scarf and add in baking soda (the mixture will turn greeny blue) - add silk scarf & soak for 30mins. Note: Cabbage water changes color depending on its PH. When they were washed & dried the colors became much less vibrant. Silks soaked in with cabbage water before washing Turmeric Mix turmeric & water - bring to the boil - add silk scarf and soak for 30mins Paprika Mix paprika & water - bring to the boil - add silk scarf and soak for 30mins. Beetroot Boiled 3 chopped up beetroot in some water for about 40mins- puree everything together - add silk scarf and soak for 30mins. Cabbage Water = Soft Purple Cabbage Water + Vingear = Soft Pink/Purple Cabbage Water + Baking Soda = Silver Blue Paprika = Gold (honestly - it is a gorgeous gold hue) Beetroot = Cream Turmeric = Bright Bright Yellow (just look at that yellow!! See below.) Note: After we had soaked the silks I dried them on their own on the hottest setting on our tumble dryer (sanitize) and then put them on their own through a 20mins cold wash (no detergent) and dried them again on the hottest setting. I'm not sure we have anymore space for playsilks in our dress up box. I am playing with the idea of making a quilt from these. Other dyeing fun we have had: Tissue Dyed Silk Pillows Two Tone Play Silks Teacher Appreciation Gift: Home Made Play Silks Easy Silk Scarf Dyeing with Tissue Paper Kid Friendly Dyeing - Making your own Play Silks
The stool is actually so cute!
Our best-selling Original Charleston Bedswing is loved by customers seeking a cozy hanging bed swing retreat for their porch or living area - a place to relax and enjoy the comfort of your home. The Original Charleston Bedswing measures 83”L x 43”W x 24”H. To best complement your Original Charleston Bedswing, we recommend a cushion set that includes a bottom cushion, a back cushion, and an option of side cushions, bolsters, or throw pillows. You may add your cushion set as a separate item here. You also have the option of a ProManila rope or chain hanging package for up to a 12 foot ceiling height. Your chain or rope will be cut based on the ceiling measurement you provide (minus 2 feet of the ceiling height for chain / plus 4 feet of the ceiling height for rope); please measure twice. If your ceiling is over 12 feet, please contact us for assistance. The ProManila rope is a synthetic alternative to natural fiber manila rope; it performs better than a natural fiber in outdoor elements but is still a less durable hanging option than chain. The rope may stretch over time, making it necessary to adjust the height of your bedswing. And if used in a humid environment, the rope can be susceptible to fade, mildew and rot. Overall, depending on the climate, the rope may need to be replaced from time to time. Our bedswings are made to order. Estimated shipment dates include a longer lead time - typically eight to ten weeks. We make every effort to deliver your order as soon as possible, though, so please be prepared to receive your item(s) immediately following placing the order. If you cannot accept delivery before a certain date, please notify us in advance. Due to space constraints, we do not hold shipments once your item is ready. PLEASE NOTE -- your bedswing and cushions will arrive separately. The cushions are sent via freight carrier and will be delivered curbside. Please make arrangements to bring the cushions into your home and dispose of the packaging and pallet. The bedswing is sent via white glove carrier and placed in your chosen area of the home. However, please alert us in advance if you have significant stairs and/or need the bedswing placed on an upper level or difficult to navigate area as additional charges may apply.
English licorice, or licorice allsorts, is a classic, old-fashioned confection. I just love the ones with coconut and black licorice – one bite and I am in heaven. Luckily these delicious confections are easy to make, and my version is made from almonds and coconut. I highly recommend waiting until the next day before tasting;
Here are 36 different ways to recycle scrap metal into cool furniture and other items. Many times certain pieces or parts of machinery, cars, tools,
Welcome to February's online income report where I show you how I make money online. It's time to look at my monthly income update and track how I did last month. Background information on my monthly online income reports.
Making a giant bubble wand is the easiest thing in the world, and our kid-made tri-string wands make the biggest bubbles I've ever seen! All you need are a few sticks and some string, so read on to find out how the kids can make their very own giant bubble wands with our totally home-made and plastic-free tutorial.
Hey guys! I’m back from my couple month hiatus and am excited to share more exciting inspiration and projects.
What is a yurt? Here's everything you want to know about the structure that helped Genghis Khan conquer Eurasia.
Grow a SCOBY (kombucha mother) from store kombucha and start making your own inexpensive batches of this inexpensive probiotic drink!
Unusual Hand-carved Art Nouveau sculptural chair from the Mountain Region of France. It appears to be made from fruitwood but we are not positive.
Are you interested in writing an ebook? Here's how I made $2,000 in one week by self-publishing an ebook.
My little sister concocted perfumes all summer long. Now, it's time for me to share the fun nature and science activity with my kids.
Recipe video above. Everything you know and love about Vietnamese food - fresh, healthy and full of flavour! Bun Cha in Vietnam is served slightly differently (read in post), but here I've made noodle bowls which are more familiar to those outside of Vietnam. See Notes for what this tastes like!
Learn how to make money from home by reading my February blog income report. Starting a blog has definitely changed my life and now I make money online!
Dead Easy Cream Cheese: This is the very first effort in my foray into cheesemaking! Aside from the fact I was attempting to make ricotta, it turned out pretty damn well. It's a perfect spreadable texture. Look how it held the texture from the tea towel it was wrapped in…
