Two Hand Design: March 2018

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Inspiration Thursday

I am inspired by beautiful packaging. I have been know to buy something just for the packaging. Here are some favorites.

Too pretty to use!
from Australian company Myrtle & Moss

Portland based Olio E Osso found at Anthropology

Old Tom Gin
from Swedish company Hernö

A favorite perfume from Skeem

An elixir from Reorient Naturals - such a beautiful bottle!

I purchased this even though I didn't need it.
Make up from Rouge Bunny

Tea packaging
from Japanese company Teapond

Olive Oil
from Greek company Rhizoma

Hand crafted soap from Spinster Sisters

Thursday, March 8, 2018

I am inspired by Japanese artist Makoto Kagoshima.

Last summer, I went to an exhibit of his work at Chariots on Fire- a gallery located in Venice, California. I missed the opening on a Thursday evening and arrived early Saturday morning ready to see Kagoshima's beautiful ceramics (and possibly make a purchase). Sadly, I was told that there was a line around the block Thursday morning and everything had been snapped up within an hour. I was soooo disappointed! So I follow him on instagram and dream. (All of the following images are from instagram)

Chariots on Fire has published a beautiful book of Kagoshima's work - 137 pages of photos. You can order your own copy here.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Inspiration Thursday

Since my blog is called "Art & Inspiration", I thought I would start Inspiration Thursday to share some of the things that inspire me. This week is vintage mail. I love old letters and postcards with interesting postage and beautiful handwriting. Most of them I can't even read but but so nice to look at!

I've purchase my old mail on Etsy, Ebay, at the flea market and vintage shops. Affordable, they don't take up much room and each one is unique.