Gift Guide 2009: part 1

I have been slowly putting this gift guide together and this is only part of it. I’m excited
that there is so much great art, clothing, jewelry, and bags coming from local artists
in our area. The choices are overwhelming but I’m sure you will find something in here
that will be perfect for your loved one.

Megan Herwig

Through the Bittersweet Harvest site I saw a glimpse of Megan Herwig’s work.
I had to do a little more investigating and now I’m totally hooked! Megan is
a mixed media artist living in the area and right now she is apart of the group
show that is happening at the Fast >> Fwd Gallery on Penn Ave.

For the love of Bloomfield

I came across these prints this morning on Etsy. I love that site because when you type
the word “Pittsburgh” you get all sorts of items that pop up. I saw these particular sketches
of Bloomfield and they jumped out at me. I feel like they capture some of the grittiness that
exists in Bloomfield.

Edmund Street

C – SPACE Collective – Holiday event tonight!

(For some reason WordPress is not recognizing these characters “< C >” )

I have to be honest, I have a hard time keeping up with all the great
events in the Pittsburgh area. Too many to count! But one that is hard
to miss is the Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn Ave.  A new and exciting
art collective that just started in August and is apart of the Unblurred series is
< C > SPACE Collective.

They will be holding their holiday event which will feature a variety of artists
showcasing their fine crafts, jewelry, wearables, artwork, sculptures and designs.
Visit their site to find out more information on each artist that will be in the show.
I can’t wait to check it out!

Pfaffmann + Associates

Can you make a downtown parking garage or a platform look interesting?
The answer for Pfaffmann + Associates is of course you can!!!  If you drive
into the city, take a bus or ride your bike, you are bound to come across the
the Fort Duquesne and Sixth street garage. I have long admired this garage
when I use to cross the bridge years ago but the firm upgraded it’s design back
in 2001. It still looks very modern and if you were from out of town you might
think of it as a standing piece of art in the city.

photos are courtesy of http://www.pfaffmann.com

Tugboat Printshop – Deep Blue Sea Series

I have been keeping track of Tugboat’s “Deep Blue Sea” print series for some time
now. They just finished their last one that you see below here! I don’t know if it’s the
very last one of the series or just the most recent. I love the prints they produce and
I can’t get over how detailed each one is. These prints would make lovely holiday
gifts for someone.

photos are courtesy of http://www.tugboatprintshop.com

David P. Crawford

When you arrive to David P. Crawford’s site, it’s very user friendly and easy to
navigate. I find that some freelance designers try their best to confuse you with
fancy flash graphics and animation. His opening page states a very straight
forward message to you:

“David P Crawford is a Pittsburgh Freelance Graphic Designer Who Loves
Creating Professional Logos, Print & Web-Designs.”

English Eclectic decor in Regent Square

I’m so excited to give you a sneak peek into the apartment of Shannon Y. who lives
in the Regent Square area. After living in New York and working at NYU, Shannon
decided to make her way back to Pittsburgh and left the big apple behind. She
found this lovely one bedroom apartment and has given it her own touch of style.

The Cork Factory

Just in case you do not remember what the Cork Factory loft apartments looked
like just a couple years ago, here are a few photos to remind you:

Saturday Finds

Finally some great finds! I guess it looks like a lot dark woods
but there is nothing wrong with that.