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Artist to Watch: Polly Morgan

I have had my eye on Polly Morgan for the last few years. Her work takes repurposing to a new level. Not that I enjoy the death of animals, however Polly takes something that was once beautiful, reinterprets death and makes the animal beautiful again. She takes the scary out of death and gives it a new and poetic meaning. Polly doesn't kill animals, in case that is what you were wondering. Ever since Polly surfaced into the art scene I have seen a lot of fine art "taxidermists" crop up trying to do something similar. Her work is truly breath-taking. Visit her site to learn more: http://www.pollymorgan.co.uk

Butch Anthony's Home in the Sticks, Georgia

I love this place. Artist, Butch Anthony, and his wife did an incredible job building and decorating this bare bones, folksy dream cabin in Columbus, Georgia. You can view the entire Times slideshow here.

Salute to Dan Marty

L.A. Shopkeeper and Interior Designer extraordinaire, Dan Marty, was featured in the May issue of House Beautiful. It is a beautiful feature showcasing Dan Marty's L.A. Tuscan style villa apartment, exquisitely decorated and photographed. Some items in the home can be found at his shop in West Hollywood, Maison Au Naturel. I love his style. Here are some random photos of Dan Marty's work.

This bedroom photo gets me. I have been eyeing that rug (if it is the exact same one, I believe it is from Ikea) for a few years now, but have worried about how much attention it would draw in a space. It really works in this space. I think because it is balanced by the exposed beams on the ceiling. This would not work in a room with very little texture to ground it.

Amazing Furniture/Interiors Design Co.

Check out the site: Piet Hein Eek. They specialize in a lot of repurposing. 

Beautiful Space

Marie Claire Maison

PULP 2.0 | Post Consumer Vessels And Furniture

Visit the project here: Jo Meesters PULP