miranda howe ceramics

i like these earthy tones and heavy textures on the functional and decorative pieces of new mexico artist miranda howe’s collection. miranda’s pieces are influenced by her world travels and the rhythmic qualities of repetitive patterns.

see more on miranda’s website.

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george handy sculpture and ceramic art

beautiful textures on these intriguing, puzzle-like mixed media wall pieces from north carolina mixed media artist george handy. a talented multidisciplinary artist, george creates large scale wooden sculpture and also has a notable collection of ceramic vessels.

see much more on george’s website.

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stunning felt vases from joshua stone

i am such a sucker for felt it isn’t even funny. i love these vases from joshua stone. guess what they’re made of? that’s right, felt, which is waterproof and designed with a beaker in the center to hold the stems.

find them at lekker.

via betterlivingthroughdesign

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rachiele gemstone sinks

if you are a texture nerd like me you might go mad for these rough gemstone sinks and countertops from the rachiele company of florida. they are using large chunks of genuine stones like turquoise, amber and jasper to craft rugged, rustic pieces for commercial and residential interiors.

see the full selection on their website, including their beautiful copper countertops and sinks, which were featured in the 2006 hgtv house.

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ruth lyne glass art

look at these gorgeous handmade plates from uk artist ruth lyne. ruth makes kiln formed glass panels layered with metal leaf and colored frit, and crafts them into versatile shapes that can be functional dishware or wall tiles.

ruth is inspired by the colors and textures of the beach. her horizontal and vertical lines represent the sea and the cliffs on a quiet, sunny winter’s day.

find these beautiful things at her dawanda shop.

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shaylind standing giclee art

i am enjoying these textured giclee prints in shaylind standing’s newly opened etsy shop, the constant dreamer. she has a bfa from the college of visual arts in st. paul. her body of work is a reflection of the artwork she created as a child, and these prints come from her original pieces she created with acrylics and ink.

i like the simplicity and vintagey, pure energy the pieces give off. 

check out her blog for more info too.

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textures of las vegas - part two

more tactile inspiration at the wynn las vegas:

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textures of las vegas

here are some snapshots of things i’ve seen in las vegas, where i will be through the weekend. it is very hot during the day but the evenings are spectacular - balmy, with no humidity. even though it seems illogical to travel to the desert in the summer season, it’s still surprisingly crowded. these photos were taken at the red rock, a newer resort that is not on the strip, with a very hip aesthetic.

more to come tomorrow…

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