Ion Barladeanu

There was a great article in the Guardian about a Romanian artist, Ion Barladeanu. Read it. More images found here.

Moma

So Emma joined the Moma as a member. We went there the other day and I definitely want to catch a few of the documentary screenings they have organized over the next week.

Anyway, we perused the Orozco exhibit which was really cool. I wanted to post images of his notebooks which were part of the exhibit but they just don't show well at the size I can post them at! So I have posted some of his other work, I love it. The exhibit closes on March 1 so hurry.

Matt, I think you might like this...
Originally inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary and the 1953 Ascent of Everest, Nigel Cabourn created his 'authentic' line by recreating the original clothes that were worn on the climb, which were all military, customised for the climb...
His store in Japan made to look like an army gym looks pretty cool too

Ooh dear so i am not sure if this post will be out of place on our blog but I have been slightly obsessed recently with Everest, and the early climbers of the peak!

It is pretty cool, and there are some great images from the first summit by Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. I love the colors and landscape. I also love how the early attempts where made by guys wearing 'tweed' (first image, taken in 1925)!

Anyway here are some of those images.

Mini Houses

These beautiful little pieces are by Artist Jennifer Tran found via HeySuzy

Wowee......

I'm dreaming of....

Partners & Spade

As a big fan of how Jack Spade went about branding themselves I am an even bigger fan of the concept and work of Partners & Spade. They have recently updated their online presence and it shows off their work just great. They operate as a studio and store. Behind it, Andy Spade and Anthony Sperduti. I am at a loose end right now so maybe they need a documentary making, design-led fund-raising professional in their ranks!!? Anyway, above are some images from their site, some found objects that are for sale in their storefront and some work they did for Hudson's Bay Company.

Flowers

Pretty flowers handmade from vintage sewing patterns... sweet! Found here

Happy Valentines Day

i heart Olivia Morris Shoes

Ashley G

I love the work of this Portland based artist. Check out her etsy shop here she also does custom portraits... a nice idea for valentines day (if a little late!)

Brooklyn

Hello Again! Its been a week or so, but we're finally a little settled here in Brooklyn... hoorah! We have a 3 month lease so we're trying to check out the neighborhoods to find a more permanent location.. any tips or advice is welcome!

Moving!

Oh my word so Me + Em are real busy right now. We are busy packing-up for our move to New York. We're driving from Chicago which will be cool. If you have any suggestions on where we could stop en route let us know. We may be a little lazy on blog posts in the next few days due to panic + packing! See you on the other side.....

BACKYARD BILL

I only just came across the Backyard Bill blog. I think he is a very neat photographer, and some of the styles are neat too.

Check his blog out.

Agent Gallery

Just came across this posting about the Agent Gallery in Chicago, via A Continuous Lean. I like the look of it... we'll have to try and check it out before leaving the city next week...!

Abby Trys Again

I really like this photograph, I came across it a while ago somewhere online, but there was no info about it and then again recently when I was browsing Frolic's fav blogs, Abby Try Again. She's a Portland based photographer who does some really lovely work. This print is available to buy in her shop. Nice!

Suno

Love these images from Suno fall 2009 collection. via Vintage Labels

Jason Schwartzman in Band of Outsiders.

So here's a secret for you:
Matt has a man crush on Jason Schwartzman...
This post is for you dear...
from Band of Outsiders

Secret Squirrel

I like these images from Sibella Court's book "Etcetera" which I found via Secret Squirrel's blog, who by the way make very cool clothing.