The Art of Daytime Drinking by Kinfolk...

 "Whether you’re at a wedding, a friend’s birthday soirée or just catching up on e-mails, sometimes the weekend involves a fair bit of daytime drinking. Here’s our clear-headed guide to spending the day with an open bottle." --  read more at Kinfolk

(Words by David Coggins Photograph by Nicole Franzen)



Rise Art: Inside The Home of The New Victorian Ruralist...

Rise Art recently selected The New Victorian Ruralist to highlight in their 'Inside The Home' feature that showcases the favorite room in their favorite bloggers' homes.  Here is a sneak peek from the feature that will go live on the Rise Art website later this week.

"Rise Art was created to help make collecting original art easy and risk free for everyone. Started by two close friends, the company is driven by a passion for art, technology and helping artists support and expand their practice."

"We're building an online platform that makes discovering new art easy and fun. All of the artwork for sale on Rise Art has been hand picked by the Rise Art team and advisers. We work with top graduate degree programs, galleries and museums to provide our members with access to an incredible array of artwork across price points."

Rise Art has recently been feature in Elle Decoration, The Sunday Times, and Stylist.
(photography by Tiffany Mitchell)

Happy Anniversary Randy...

 



French Salon Envy...

Courtesy of Phoebe Howard

Styling for Kentucky Monthly magazine...

Here are a few outtakes I snapped with my iPhone while styling a November feature for Kentucky Monthly magazine at The Barn at Cedar Grove.  Yes -- I even had the opportunity to style the food for chef Jeremy Ashby of Azure.  So much fun!  Thank you to Jeremy, Abby Laub, Amy Mitchum -- and all who participated to create a lovely Fall spread.  A special thank you goes to Dave Campbell for arranging all the beautiful flowers.  Check out the feature beginning on page 20 of the magazine. 

Fall inspirations...

 

I posted some great holiday and winter photos a few days ago to inspire me while transforming the shop for the holiday season.  It was certainly not my intention to overlook my favorite time of year and holiday -- so here are a few photos I've collected on Pinterest that speak to me of Fall and Thanksgiving.  Once again, the references might not always be direct -- but still, I relate to the images on a personal level and enjoy the mood they induce.  The color ochre, soft candlelight, comfort food, flannel shirts, and gatherings with friends -- they all bring the season to life for me.  Enjoy.

Lu Cong's Portraits...

A Song at Dusk, oil on panel, 30 x 30 inches, 2011

 



The Sky is White as Clay, oil on panel, 30 x 30 inches, 2011
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Lu Cong's Tumblr

Browsing for holiday inspiration...

Preparation for our Holiday Open House began this week at Finderskeepers Market.  The subtle references to the season always speak to me, so I was instantly drawn to these few images I spotted while browsing Pinterest this eveving for some inspiration.  We will be hosting our Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 9th.  Visit again soon for updates and more information.

Thinking about light...

 

Felix Gonzalez-Torres“Untitled” (America), 1994–95 (installation view, Simple Form, Henry Art Gallery, Seattle, Washington, 1997–98). -- Photograph by Richard Nicol

Do you decorate for Halloween?

via Sweet Paul

Whimsical Simplicity...

...courtesy of photographer Ben Anders.

Re-thinking Brass...

 via David Chipperfield Architects

via Elle Decor