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PDX Local: Urban Weeds

I've been following the new Portland street style blog, Urban Weeds, since post #1 and loving every moment of it. A collaboration between photographer Lisa Warninger and blogger/stylist Chelsea Fuss, it's a magical mix of street fashion blog, portrait photography, and style commentary.

I love the gorgeous black & white portraits paired with stylish full length photos- they show off both the incredible city we live in and the lovely people that inhabit it.

See more urban style from all around this fair city over at Urban Weeds, and take home a bit of it for yourself from their new etsy shop.

As for me, I'm going to have to make sure I look cute when I leave the house from now on! You know, just in case I see two girls with a camera coming my way...

plainMADE

Now you can say "That's a fact, Jack. See?" And then just point to the poster.

Hand silk-screened in signed, limited editions by plainMADE. Discovered via the Summer Social blog, as she's also responsible for creating their gorgeous event poster. (Which is, by the way, an event you Portlanders are going to want to attend on July 25th. And that's a fact, Jack.)

Golly Bard

These gorgeous watercolor paintings by Golly Bard have not only captured the loveliest little whimsical worlds inside them, but they've captured my heart too. I love all the patterns and textures and color combinations- they're so good. Golly good!

Happy Weekend!

I'm calling it a week early! Since it's Independence Day on July 4th here in the US and most everybody is getting tomorrow off, I decided to take it off too. In the meantime, here are some "fireworks" to celebrate the 4th with. Fireworks of a different sort, uh huh...

I am so in love with this piece by Erika Somogyi called Divining Light, words cannot even express. It must be on my wall, it must. And do you see what's causing the "fireworks" I mentioned above? Take a peek at the close up:

Awwww! I love this so much! Well, I hope you find some fireworks of your own this weekend, whether they're the light in the sky 4th of July kind or the sparks of love romantic kind ;) See you Monday!

<3 jena

Oh, Monday

originally uploaded by Olivia Bee.

Hope you're having a sunny Monday wherever you are! And if you're not, just imagine you're here in this photo, enjoying the long yellow glow of summer. It's by Olivia Bee, one of the most talented 15-year-olds I've come across in a long time. Her entire photostream is breathtaking. Really.

Undiscovered: Babouche Rouge

A wonderful reader, Caroline (who's also a great artist over at Cool Ranch Studio) pointed me towards new shop Babouche Rouge, and I was instantly smitten.

By Italian artist, Felicita Sala, these colorful and dreamy little worlds are such a pleasure. I want to jump into each one and say hello to the people, listen to the stories they have to tell (I'm sure they have some good ones!)

 


Her shop has been open on etsy for only a month now and I know she's going to be a big hit on there in the future. The flood gates just need to be opened- will you be her first sale?

PDX Local: Abby Try Again & a Giveaway!

Oh Abby. You walk around Portland in your cute Tumbleweed dresses with vintage camera in tow. You shoot from the hip, the table, from above and below, always capturing a unique perspective. And you share your color saturated memories with us all in your gorgeous little shop! You're one awesome Portlander, Abby!

And she's a generous Portlander too, offering up a special giveaway just for you lucky readers! Leave a comment below mentioning your fave photo from Abby's shop and you could win:  *contest now closed, thank you!

1 poster size print and 2 5x7" prints, of your choice! Valued at $60!

One winner will be chosen randomly next Wed, July 1st and notified by email. There's a whoooole lot to choose from so start picking out those favorites! And if you just can't wait til next week to see if you win, she's also having a 20% off sale right now- use code "summer" at checkout.

*7/6- updated to add: a winner has been selected, random commenter #102- Jenny! Thanks everyone for entering!

The Small Joys

It is all about the small joys in life, and these posters by The Small Joys are good reminders of the little things we should remember to enjoy each day. And the fact that they're actually printable files you can download and print right from home for only $5 makes them all the more joyful, hmm? Found via my guest blogger, Renee, who is expecting a BIG joy (in a little bundle) herself soon!

Let's Go Camping

Ah, summertime is almost here and my craving to go camping is in full effect. So, I gathered up some images that remind me of what I love most about camping, its foggy mornings and quiet campfire nights... 

{clair voyant}

{katie baum}

{sleepy sparrow}

{erwin s}

{callie bee}

{phil and pam}

{starman mike}

{*whimsical}

{melanie bonajo, via Booooooom}

Do you like to go camping in the summertime? Where's your favorite spot?

Roll & Tumble Press

Check out these new prints from Roll & Tumble Press- each of the designs are hand-cut into linoleum and paired with hand-set type, then letterpressed one at a time on a 50 year old Vandercook press. They're a great mix of vintage and contemporary styling. I featured that "Take a Gamble" one specifically for my best friend Clara- are you reading Clarabear? Time for you to roll those dice! ;)

Sponsor Spotlight: Lisa Kaus

Take a peek at Lisa Kaus Studio for mixed media collages, artful home decor and more! There's a free shipping special going on now on orders over $20! Offer valid til June 30th. Thanks for supporting Modish, Lisa!

Sponsor Spotlight: Athena Dreams

Visit Athena Dreams for colorful and feminine art prints and cards. Get 20% off your order by mentioning "Modish" in the notes to seller at checkout! Offer exp: Jun 30, 09. Thanks for supporting Modish, Liz! {SHOP}

Be Happy Now

Oh, I am very much in love with the portraits and other illustrations by Jenny at Be Happy Now. Her colors make me happy. The style of her work makes me happy. Cats and Yokoo wearing glasses makes me happy.

And to make you readers happy, lovely Jenny is offering free shipping just for you on her new tiny books which feature 35 of her best illustrations. Just mention "Modish" in the notes at checkout and your charge will be refunded after checkout.

She even promises to make a unique drawing on your envelope if you place an order, and that's sure to make you happy.

PDX Local: Plywerk- a show & a GIVEAWAY!

Plywerk has a fantastic show opening tomorrow night at Albina Press here in Portland (at SE 50th & Hawthorne) displaying 150 pieces of art from 4 different artists, mounted on their 5x5 panels and hung in a polychromatic line that zigzags its way all around the store. Sounds awesome! Check it out in person at the opening on June 11th at 8pm, or online starting Friday morning!

And as if they weren't cool enough already, Plywerk has offered one lucky Modish reader (and nope, you don't have to be local) the chance to win:

• a set of FOUR 5x5 images from the show and a 12x18 bamboo "plywerk your own" panel! Prize valued at $170 total.

You can win some awesome artwork and have your very own art or favorite photograph professionally mounted onto a pretty, sustainable wood panel to hang in your home. Just leave a comment below to enter! Winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email on Tues, June 16th.

June 17th- edited to add: A winner has been chosen! Thanks to everyone who entered!

PDX Local: Erin Dollar

Erin Dollar is local crafter, artist, printmaker and beardmaker. Wha? Yes, beardmaker. Beards are pretty ubiquitous here Portland- perhaps it's the all year round chill in the air, a nod to the history of NW lumber culture or just the way hipsters roll around here. Whatever it is, I like it. And now with the help of Erin's shop, I Made You a Beard, we can all join the ranks of the bearded, with ease!

As you can see tho, Erin's talents extend beyond beardmaking- she's a talented artist too, creating funny beard related work for her shop above, and beautiful abstract works for her Erin Dollar shop below: 

Here she sells both prints and original artwork, including one-of-a-kind collages, hand-printed lithographs, hand silk-screened works, papercuts and more. Erin, you're one talented Portlander!