Tag: black and white

January 10, 2012 favorite things

favorite things . Chalkboards

This week, my 6-year-old is back in school. And since I’ve had him at home for Christmas vacation these last 2 1/2 weeks, I’m sorely missing my sidekick. SO, in honor of his return to first grade, I decided to share a collection of chalkboard products I’m excited about these days. Enjoy!

1. Chalkboard placemats — Great idea! from b.a. friend

2. Chalkboard tray from Her Majestys Pug

3. Chalkboard gift tag/labels from TLG Crafts

4. Chalkboard wall border decal from Wallies.com

5. Chalkboard globe from Concept Furnishings

April 27, 2011 inspire

inspired by . Shaker Drawings

I was recently at my Mom’s home and spotted a collection of old Antiques magazines she picked up from somewhere. Flipping through the December 1945 issue, I noticed the amazing graphic quality of these Shaker illustrations. The article, “Shaker Inspirational Drawings,” by Edward D. Andrews showcased the Shaker tradition of recording visions and spiritual experiences through drawings. These inspired drawings were deemed “gifts” from their spiritual parents who had gone before, and the collection included in the article offered a recurring theme of tree forms. Although the original illustrations were in color, they were, of course, printed in black and white. The contrast of these color-flattened images made them even more striking. Enjoy!