Live Painting

Alexa Meade, a 23 year old artist based out of D.C., has delved into a new arena of painting : live painting. So what exactly does that mean? Meade applies paint directly to the flesh of her models as well as their surroundings, essentially creating a living painting. The result is quite beautiful and quite a trick to the eye. You can check out her latest work here.

Natura Morta

Ann

Timmy on the Metro

Mrs. Palmer

Mediation Installation Shot, 8'x8'x4' installation with live performance and interactive video

Knit Meat

While perusing craftzine I came across Stephanie Casper, a designer and art director who likes to knit meat in her spare time. Check out these awesome little doo-dads below.

chicken

steak

ham on bone

sausage

Gee Golly Whiz It's My Birthday!

Today I celebrate my 23rd birthday. I plan to celebrate with a sunny picnic in the park, new records, a yummy dinner, sweets and treats from the wonderful Alon's Bakery, my love and dear friends, and tomorrow She and Him at the Botanical Gardens. Just to set the mood a little early, here's a She and Him cover of Fools Rush In. Awesome.

Featured Artist : Diem Chau

Embroidery, tea cups, and carved crayons : who could ask for more? If you haven't seen Diem Chau's work already, check out these awesome works featured below. To learn a lot more, including her process, you can check out her blog at tinyhaus.blogspot.com.

Untitled, 6.25" Diameter, Porcelain plate, silk, thread

Still Trying, 8" Height x 6" Width x 6" Diameter,

Porcelain cups and saucers, toothpicks, paper

Untitled, 3.25" Diameter x 2" Height, Porcelain cup, silk, thread

Storytelling Crayons, Dimension varies, Carved crayons & wood base

Untitled, 6.25" Diameter, Ceramic plate, silk, thread

all images via : diemchau.com

Under $25 : Vintage Kitchen

Despite not actually spending a lot of time in the kitchen, it's one of my favorite places in our humble little home. Really it's a favorite room in general. I love interior spaces, but I especially love kitchens. Maybe it's because that's where the food hides. Regardless, here's some lovely, affordable kitchen finds that would be sure to spruce up even the plainest of kitchens.

:: aqua mixer ::

:: plastic mugs ::

:: skunk salt and pepper shakers ::

:: minty apron ::

:: casserole dish ::

:: fondue pot ::

Mmm Summer

With the seemingly never-ending heat happening here in Atlanta for the past couple of weeks, it's hard to believe we've actually just tapped into summer. Despite the hot sticky sensation that comes along with the hottest of seasons, I'm in love with the warm nights, picnics in the park, juicy watermelon, refreshing swims, fireflies, and especially ice cream. One of mine and Brock's favorite recipes is green tea ice cream from the ultimate ice cream recipe book - David Lebovitz's The Perfect Scoop:

GREEN TEA ICE CREAM

Makes about 1 Quart (1 Liter)

images via : flickr

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup sugar

Pinch of salt

2 cups heavy cream

4 teaspoons matcha (green tea powder)

6 large egg yolks

Warm the milk, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan. Pour the cream into a large bowl and whisk in the green tea powder. Set a mesh strainer on top.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Slowly pour the warm mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly, then scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan.

Stir the mixture constantly over medium hear with a heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula. Pour the custard through the strainer and stir it into the cream, then whisk it vigorously until the custard is frothy to dissolve the green tea powder. Stir until cool over an ice bath.

Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Enjoy!

Nadinoo

Today I welcome you to the lovely world of Nadinoo. Here are some images from her amazing Spring/Summer 2010 Collection. I would gladly take any of these girly bits and wear them proudly.

images via : Nadinoo