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Friday Find: Mary Maxam Fine Art

mary maxam fine art lemons

I was recently introduced to fine artist, Mary Maxam via a giveaway on Karena’s blog, Art by Karena. Last Sunday evening, I found out that I had won the beautiful oil on canvas by Mary named “Lemon Light.”  I’m still pinching myself!

sunflowers oil on canvas mary maxam{Entwined}

red sky oil painting fine art{Red Sky}

Based in Idaho, Mary was accepted into the prestigious Oil Painters of America exhibition in 2009. She finds much of her inspiration in the beautiful vistas of the Northwest. Her expressive still life and landscape paintings are in oil, acrylic and watercolor mediums.

Mary features a series of fly fishing oils that reminded me so much of my Dad’s love for the sport and annual trips to Idaho. Here are some of my favorites…

fly fishing idaho oil painting
fly fishing idaho oil painting art
fly fishing idaho river art


Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
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Read full story By on July 29, 2011 in blog, original artwork

Rue Magazine #6 is Here & WOW!

The July/August issue of Rue Magazine is out and amazing! The photography and art direction is simply the best yet. You’ll be so inspired!

mariska meijers artwork rue magazine
The issue features a tour of artist & blogger, Mariska Meijers’ Amsterdam studio. It was so fun to see it especially since I just met her last Thursday at the San Francisco design blogger event. Her work is stunning – and to top it off she is beautiful inside and out!
mariska meijers studio amsterdam chic
camel on beach rue magazine
The “Arabian Days” was another one of my favorite articles in this issue. The photography by Jose Villa is incredible. Not only was the tablescape over-the-top stunning, the photo shoot included a live camel!

middle eastern chic tabletop design

middle eastern chic tabletop beach

inlay chairs and bookcase styling rue magazine

Oh, and I love these chairs {page 52} with bone inlay and cane {swoon}.

Congrats Rue team!!! I hope you gals are getting some much needed sleep.

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Read full story By on July 27, 2011 in blog, Entertaining, interior design, original artwork

San Francisco Design Blogger Meet-Up

Last Thursday about 25 design bloggers from all over the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond {way beyond!} gathered for a very fun evening. Malka of Closet Innovations opened the doors of her lovely showroom in the San Francisco Design Center and hosted the event. Thank you Malka!

innovation closets designer blogger meet-up
The showroom features some beautiful and highly functional custom cabinetry options to help keep every inch of a home organized. Chic Shelf Paper sponsored the wine at the event and had several of their beautiful custom printed shelf liners on display {see below}. Such a lovely way to finish off a linen drawer!

chic closet drawer liners

Yofi, Malka’s sweet poodle also made an appearance and had her nails freshly painted for the event!

The highlight of the evening of course was meeting all the bloggers. I was expecting most of the attendees to be from the San Francisco area, but a handful traveled great distances and happened to be visiting at the time. Natasha came in from Tahoe {found out we had our wedding receptions at the same location – and the same florist!}, Courtney {was in the city to celebrate her 7th wedding anniversary – congrats!} was in from Southern California, Michelle {& her sister} came in from Atlanta and Erica {taking a much needed girly get-a-way with a friend – she has 5 sons} was in from Canada.

SF Design Blogger Meet-up 2011

But the award for traveling the most distance goes to Mariska from the Netherlands {she too was on vacation}. Mariska is pictured above with Malka at the event.  
centsational girl, courtney out load and ten june
I brought my camera with the intention of taking lots of pictures, but failed. So, I am stealing some from Courtney. He was the only male that attended and he has a fun post about being a rooster amongst all of the hens. I did however manage to take this cute shot above of Kate, Courtney and Michelle on a Murphy Bed that was in the showroom.
michaela noelle, mackenzie courtney bloggers{Courtney, Mackenzie and Michaela}
michaela noelle and  simplified beeI also wanted to thank Michaela. Not only is she the best intern in the world, but she also helped out with this event. Big hug Michaela! Thanks for taking this picture too!

We had a great time and want to plan another meet-up this fall. Stay tuned!

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Read full story By on July 25, 2011 in blog, Closets, home organization

In Her Shoes… Guest Blogging

simplified bee in her shoes2

Camilla from Effortless Style invited me to be part of her series, In Her Shoes where I documented my whereabouts for a day. Michaela, interning with me this summer helped take some of the photos {thanks Michaela!}. She reminded me too that I needed to take a picture of my shoes for the article! I love this one on a cow hide rug in my home.

Today is also the last day to enter to win a darling bee necklace by Stella & Dot!

Have a wonderful & safe July 4th!
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Read full story By on July 1, 2011 in blog, Giveaways