the art of VOTING

 

 rights of all images belong to the artists. via aiga's *get out the vote*

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happy voting day, dear american friends.

as a canadian, i know how VERY fortunate we are in north america to have the chance to vote. 
so to everyone who can: please please PLEASE vote today. whoever you're voting for. i think it's SO vital.  it's a topic very near and dear to my heart. VOTE vote VOTE!

and isn't the art of the vote a wonderful thing? love these design posters from the 2008 AIGA design contest. 

we'll be glued to the results tonight.

how about you?

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the art of rarity {& the blue moon}

:: the art of the blue moon ::

top collage

round blue circle ring

moon phases cork coasters

1955 original vintage print: phases of the moon

moon phases glass magnets 

moon garland

moon photograph

second collage

full moon necklace

moon calendar

vintage moon chart 1970

moon paper garland

2013 letterpress moon calendar

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i love a little rarity.
like last night's delightful blue moon.
helps me appreciate and value things more sometimes.
how 'bout you, nicies? 

oh rarity: like how i've missed your lovely friendliness, loves.
and how good it is to be back here visiting with you cuties again.
 
 what's something rare you love?

a few of mine:
 red pandas (aren't they the cutest?!)
a good old 80's dance party
 precious time with my wonderful little family
crystal clear blue waters
deep & genuine belly laughs and gigglefests

your turn!

{welcome back cuties}

 





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the art of baseball

:: great handmade baseball art ::

 actual baseball pendant

fred mcgriff baseball coin (how i loved fred!)

 modern baseball silhouette

fenway park art print

baseball cookies

peg doll baseball fan wedding cake topper 

custom baseball party invitations

baseball stadim art print

 

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alrighty. let's admit it, nicies. 

baseball's totally the best team sport, right? :) 

we sure think so at the rikrak home.

we just adore baseball. and yay to the season now upon us!

and there's such a great art to it, isn't there?

yet so many dear friends say NAY to baseball: 

"too slow" i hear

"too dull" i hear.

i shake my head at that!

i'll have none of it.

"so great" i say

"so fun" i say.

(and so happily NON-violent! yay!) 

long live our favourite summer pastime!

baseball: yay or nay nicies?

(and yes - that IS the fabulous blue jays vintage 

uniform font up there. GO JAYS!) 

& who do you cheer for?

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the art of urbanity: new york city

:: wonderful city art by ::

1. TaylorsType 

2.jennasuemaps  

3.NestaHome  

4.julene  

5. albiedesigns 

6.Architette Studios

7. Gooseberry Designs 

8. parada creations

9.REDSTARink  

10. LisaBarbero  

 11. gigart  

12. matteart  

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hot diggity dog, nicies!

we're headed to one of my favourite urban spots next week: the beautiful new york city.

oooh how i love it there.

so happily i've been there many many times over the years, and each time is as enchanting as the next... so many favourite spots, such amazing art & design,  and lotsa beloved sites.

and today i'd love for YOU to be my tourguide - to hear YOUR fave spots you'd recommend: 

what's your favourite thing to do in NYC? places to eat? spots to stroll?  

(or if you haven't been quite yet: where would you LOVE to go in NYC?)

i'm excited to hear of new spots to discover!

yay travelling!

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:: wonderful city art by ::

13. girlscantell  

14. petitcollage  

15. confettie love

16. birdAve  

17. lauraamiss  

18. virginia kraljevic 
19. fadeout design 
20. blancucha 
21. JhillDesign 
22. PixieChicago
23.shannonpix
24. going underground
25. wallartshop  

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the art of the flower

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clockwise from top left: 

honneur +  polkastreetstudio + printmakerjean

jeannewinters + fizzbrushhetty + cloudery + modernbotanical

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wowsers. 

do i ever love the POP of flowers around here this week. 

rich gorgeous blooms artfully zooming up here there and everywhere.

i think my all-time fave would be the gorgeous delicate peony!

last month, during the *i love my sponsors* giveaway i asked:   what's YOUR favourite springtime / early summer flower?

i include a sampling of your lovely choices here today.

what's your favourite early summer flower? 

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 the bargain babe , stockannette , 

christy, nicole

pam , huguette, 

and abby love the tulip.

the lilac makes

trois pommes vertes  and  shenny swoon!

marta 

& 

amber 

adore the daffodil.

leslie (& i!) love the hydrangea

forget-me-nots have bethany swooning.

masha loves the poppy.

daisies inspire moira.

and eden 

swoons for the calla lily. 

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