photo inspiration: Lark Street

This week's photo inspiration is in celebration of LarkFest!

This picture is from an installation of some Center Square- themed wallpaper created by 2 local artists: Laura Glazer and Lori Hansen.  It's located in the window of Capital Wine, and is pretty freaking amazing!  A more thorough explanation of the story behind this incredible work of art can be seen here.  I just had to get a shot of the Jay Street section, of course!  It was definitely a blast checking out all of the little things included in the work of art.  Great work girls!

shop local: fine art

i was BLOWN away this morning while looking for some local artists in the capital regions.  there are SO many talented fine artists that I knew i needed to do a post dedicated to them.  here are just a few of the awesome artists i found...

Save Yourself Poster by HandmadeShoes

The Adventurer, 8x10 PRINT by sweetseat

 

 

pink birth of dubious royal lineage by ateliermaryk

 

 

Confucian Order Painting by uniformity

Nature is Glamorous Series, Mud Slide by MyWagonette

 

 

Hand Carved Slate Art by ryeblake

 

 

3 Bottles - LED hanging lamp by wesbenn

 

 

Coffee and Cigarettes by LadyRiggy

shop local- for you blue...

every week i do research for a shop local post,  i'm always worried that i won't be able to find new artists to showcase, but it never fails that i find new and interesting Etsy sellers that i haven't featured before.  thanks people for being so awesome, and coming out with new, amazing items- keep rockin'! 

this week, the color blue was really striking me, and i found a bunch of great blue items... enjoy!

 

Blue by lovlybelladoll

Southwest Splash turquoise and Coral Pendant Necklace by jemsbyjbandcompany

how gorgeous are those colors?!

Vintage Tin Ceiling Mirror by rustyrosepetals

 

Sea Glass Olive Oil Soap by EuphoriaSoap

Cerulean Knit Coffee Mug Cozy with Brown Bows and Star Buttons by vanillamonster

 

 

Tiny Pocket by omordah

 how cute?!

Adorable baby toddler little girls sun dress pillowcase dress with ruffle by AllSeasonCrafts

 

Reversible Katie to Sadie Bag with free shipping within the US by Wambawear

 

 

Wedding Calligraphy Tara Font by njwcalligraphy

 

 

12 square tins with window by BlueStarlight

 

shop local- earthy edition

looking through the shop local feature on etsy last night, i found a bunch of super cute, earth-inspired items.  check out these great, albany-area shops!

5 Wooden Cigar Boxes by OpheliasChamber

 

 

FAB 3 tier table top terrerrium with a venus fly trap plant by wesbenn

 

 

Hand Carved Mahogany Necklace by Revel

 

 

fairy house by dollfaced1508

 

 

Earthy Olive Green and Amber Swarovski Crystal Ring by MelodyMorse

Monogram custom cloth book by exlibrishandmade

here comes the sun...

says my alarm clock every morning... (sidenote: i learned how to make my own ringtone on my iphone, and it was the coolest thing ever, because i get to wake up up to the Beatles instead of some lame alarm clock ring)...

anyway... looking through some local artists this week, i targeted any and everything yellow and sunny.  some of these artists you may have seen before, but their work is just so great, and I wanted to showcase them again... enjoy!

Snowdrops by moonandstarsstudio

 

Organic Flower Seed Beginner's Mix by TheLittleRagamuffin

 

 

Champagne gold organza and white tulle large flower fascinator clip by lilywhitepad

 

 

Goldfinch 8x10 by LadySparrowhawk

 

1/2 yard, Star Paisley in Sand by FabricArtShop

 

 

Bike Crank ACEO original by capow

 

hi, sunshine Greeting Card by featheredneststudio

 

 

Head tie by ForeverFruitful

 

SALE Periwinkle Sheep watercolors sock yarn SUNFLOWER by franknit

 

Hamsa with Heart by arrgart

 

 

 

shop local- jewelry addition

Usually there's just TOO MUCH jewelry on Etsy to weed through it all, but this week I managed to find some really awesome pieces- all from artists in my backyard (well not literally, but you know what I mean!)  You guys all rock- keep up the great work!

Wish chainmaille message bracelet by TheFamiLeeJewels

 

 

Pearl, Carnelian and Lampwork Necklace by LeanneFDesigns

 

recycled glass necklace by DanicaLichtig

 

 

Mixed-Up Madness by bluewhitejewelrywear

 

 

Moss agate druzy pendant necklace by AdornMeNow

 

 

Floaty Blue Chalcedony Earrings by JewelsByJaimeLynn

shop local- the personal addition

There are a few lovely crafters in the Albany area that I actually know!  It's amazing to be friends with awesome artists, and I thought I'd share some of their amazing work with you today.  Thanks for being awesome ladies!

This print is my new favorite obsession from my bestie- CAPow.  Go check her out and be amazed!

rainbowwrangler's journal are whimsical and well-made.  I was fortunate to receive a turtle one for my birthday!

The amazing Amanda also goes by the name strangersclothing, and she sells really pretty vintage items.  Go check em out!

This item comes from my favorite fellow knitter, and my best friend's sister: rachelod. It was even named after my bestie, Laura.  Love you Reilly girls!

Keep rockin' ladies- we're all going to be famous someday!

shop local!

I'm a little late on this week's "Shop Local" feature because it was SO hot this week, that I just couldn't bear to sit at my computer and check out the capital region's finest on Etsy.  It's cooled down though, and I found some great stuff.  Go check out these awesome artists, and if you're in Albany, they're right in your backyard!

Paisley Pouf Skirt by cherrypievintage

 

 

pluma natura hair clip by tattooedladydesigns

 

 

ONE DECANTER CRANBERRY PRESSED GLASS AND MATCHING STOPPER by NelHutch

 

 

Amber Lampwork and Garnet Earrings by customdiva

 

 

Original Color Photo by kristende

 

Rainy Day Necklace by aafilipp