Posted by BluelinesWith a heavy blog heart, we are saying goodbye today.
Bluelines is shutting down, but will remain here as an archive.
We want every reader to know that we have been thrilled to share with you all of the things we've loved,
things we've obsessed over,
and things that have inspired us in every way.
We hope you will stay in touch with us through our own blogs and sites.
Much love and best wishes to all.
I recently added a new book to my illustrated children's book collection, called "Opposites" by Brian Wildsmith.
It was originally published in 1967 and is still in print.
Posted by BluelinesWe took an unexpected and unintended hiatus for the past few weeks.
Will be up with a fresh idea from Lena shortly.
Posted by BluelinesIt comes as no surprise to us that our talented blogger Scott Horne would have an equally creative and gifted sibling.
Ken Horne, brother to Scott, studied drawing, painting, and photography in Los Angeles, London, Burlington, and Denver, where he now maintains a studio.
Because his day job as a child welfare social worker often brings him face-to-face with dark scenarios, Ken infuses his art with light and color.
The artist is inspired by nature, society, and modern design. Ken constantly explores and experiments with line, form, balance, and color.
But, enough from us. Let his stunning work tell the story.
What's your favorite?
Posted by ScottRecently I had the pleasure of working with photographer Kate Mathis again.
I met Kate years ago when i first started as an prop stylist assistant and have enjoyed her company and work ever since.
Many of you may recognize her work from the Martha Stewart product packaging photography. She shot both the craft line for Michaels to the Macy's collection.
Kate can take images like the simple paper flowers below to the sublime level.
With a discerning eye for composition and impeccable perspective and lighting, it's always a pleasure to be on set with Kate.
Below are a few shots from our most recent collaboration. (Food styling by Megan Schlow.) You can also look at her online portfolio for inspiration.
Posted by BluelinesWhile the biggest music release of the season will be Coldplay's Viva La Vida, it's not exactly the kind of album that will prompt non-stop dancing and fun at your summer party.
For that, you will want something that moves and sways. Chuck Brown is a perfect good-time starter.
Known as the "Godfather of Go-Go" (a musical mix of funk, R&B, and hip-hop), Chuck is over 70 and still pumping out exuberant, swaggering songs.
You won't regret picking up a classic like "Do You Know What Time It Is" along with extra ice and bug candles.
What gets your party started?
Posted by BluelinesA few people we think you will like.
You may or may not know Bluelines has some pretty creative and helpful friends in the blogosphere.
The Bride's Guide has charming and original ideas for brides-to-be.
While Dinner Tonight can save you from buying that frozen pizza with fresh and simple (we swear) dinner ideas every day. Yes, every day.
Finally, Did you think that Martha Stewart making Cherry Mojitos with the Google guys would happen on an average Wednesday? You can read about that and many more adventures on The Martha Blog.
Posted by KerstinDuring this important year (presidential election and all), I readily admit that I don't rush to the front page of the New York Times or the Washington Post each morning.
More than likely, I am flipping through party pictures on style.com or my new favorite: a weekly blog feature on New York magazine hilariously dissecting the latest "Top Chef" victim.
See the latest cooked turkey, Spike, below.
I plan to return each Thursday (the day after the Bravo show airs) to read through the silly commentary. After that, I will look through this and last season's archives.
It's frivolous. I am not learning a thing. But a girl needs to ease into the weekend.
Share your online guilty pleasure -- we won't tell your boss.
Posted by LenaVolume Two of "Lines & Shapes," a series of small books I co-curate with Maria Vettese, came out last week.
This book's theme is "block," and it's dedicated to projects created by our contributing artists. I find the projects so creative and absorbing, and hope that others will too.
But I'm especially fond of a section in the back of this book, where we show some of the artist's "favorite things." I thought I’d share images of these pages, which include favorite corners of the artist's homes and studios, and single objects which make them happy.
And here is one of my favorite things (not included in the book). It’s a framed bird print, purchased by my mom at Sears in the 1970s.
Posted by BluelinesIn Beacon, New York, this past weekend, a collective of graffiti artists turned a real-estate lemon into lemonade. With a twist.
Electric Windows brought together 24 street artists, including Lady Pink and Smith, and the exterior of a 19th-century factory building in order to create an inside-out art gallery.
Check out some of them in action below.
In addition to the countless empty cans of spray paint, there was live music and a gallery show.
If you missed the action or will be traveling in the area before June 7, be sure to check it out.
Do you like what you see? Why not reach out to your local street artists to turn a worn-down relic into a modern-day masterpiece?
