I like things that are different. I like things that are not necessarily 'Pretty' because, really, being striking and smart is a lot harder than being pretty. Pretty...it's easy.
And while some of the items up here are really all about looking good...others are about making you laugh, making you think, and making it take just a little bit more effort to see their beauty, without depending on irony or being too cloying.
There's something I like so much about objects, designers...who ask a little more of me...because I have it to give. And giving it feels better than just sitting there batting my eyelashes.
All this and, of course, more > here
I vastly prefer art/design that makes me think. It's so easy to make something pretty. But to make something that makes people think... Soooo much harder. I'll be wrestling with doing just that for my senior show in the fall. As an artist, though, it's nice to make balance of both. Making people think takes a lot of energy, it's nice to be able to relax and do other projects too... Long enough comment?
Posted by: Brittany Noel | May 07, 2009 at 10:40 AM
I love that bottle too! These are all so great....off to browse.
Posted by: kate | May 07, 2009 at 11:59 AM
lovely roundup. thanks for the find- cibone was new to me.
Posted by: Account Deleted | May 07, 2009 at 12:50 PM
No, never, I LOVE your comments, Brittany!!
mmm. I agree. If you can get the balance, it is always a magical thing. I always try for that...but it is, indeed, hard.
I'm so excited you are having a sr. show. I had one, once, and it was such a great experience...but very anxiety inducing to prepare for! I hope you're going to take photos and post them for all of us to see!
Posted by: Susy | May 07, 2009 at 01:07 PM
You're welcome...me too. I found them during a sleepless night- I saw a photo of the plaid sofa they have and looked them up. I was so happy to see what they had there. I found alot of it to be really interesting...some of it is more traditional, and some of it is more avant garde.
: )
Posted by: Susy | May 07, 2009 at 01:09 PM
So wonderful.....that little perfume bottle is the cutest thing ever! Thanks hun!
xo
Melis
Posted by: Account Deleted | May 08, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Nice finds, I have never heard of cibone. Very lovely! I need that lamp, BTW
Posted by: Amy | May 11, 2009 at 02:22 PM
I absolutely agree with you. Sometimes I purposely add a hint of ugly or quirky to my outfit or a tabletop display. It makes things more interesting and unique!
Posted by: Linda :: alamodestuff | May 12, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Love your picks! Yes, beauty is mostly easy (i wont say always, though). I prefer smart design as well.
Posted by: elle moss | May 12, 2009 at 07:35 PM