It’s the movie that launched an empire—Snow White turns 75 this year, and we’re celebrating the first full-length animated Disney film with a few fun product picks that pay homage to this landmark film.
“Magic mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?”
This twirly onyx-black mirror has a bit of a dark magic feel.
“Take her far into the forest. Find some secluded glade where she can pick wildflowers.”
Turn a room into a fairy-tale wood with this whimsical tapestry. [Read more...]
As a graphic designer, June Corley always enjoyed “playing with type.” Now as a sculpture artist, June continues her playing, but instead of using the meanings that letters symbolize to compose her designs, she uses the forms of the letters themselves to create unique assemblages. Five years ago, she began using her extensive collection of vintage letters and typography to create her artwork full time. The whimsical pieces bring together a vast array of letters and discarded found objects into playful faces and animals. The best and most playful of her pieces happen organically. “When a sculpture is successful, it’s usually because I’ve managed to stay out of the way,” June says.
See more of June’s work on her website and flickr page.
This month marks the 500th (wow!) anniversary of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel painting. We’re not suggesting that you spend the next few years lying on top of a scaffolding painting frescos on your ceiling, but we’ve rounded up a few fun “fifth-wall” inspirations for your home.
Via dSPACE Studio
Textured Ceilings
Trim applied to the ceiling of a renovated Chicago home gives some curve appeal to this very geometric space.
Via David Weisman
Sculptural biomorphic branches are a distinctive and whimsical treatment on this ceiling.
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Our staff here at fresh style works alongside the professionals from Hoffman Media’s other titles, and we have to admit, it’s pretty awesome spending everyday in this building full of creative people! On any given day, we may sample a pie from the test kitchen, roll up our sleeves and do some crafting for a photo shoot, and sit down with an artist to talk about the inspiration for her work. Halloween is an especially creative day around here, though! Take a look at some of the super-inventive costumes that Hoffman Media staffers sported this Halloween.
Top Row (Left to Right): fresh style team as Where’s Waldo, Taste of the South Editor Brooke Bell as the “Cast-Iron Issue” of Taste of the South, Chief Creative Officer Brian Hoffman and Online Marketing Director Missy Polhemus as Spartan Cheerleaders
Second Row (Left to Right): Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate staff as Tooth Fairy with gold crowned teeth, Special Projects staff as Pantone Swatch and Velma from Scooby Doo, CFO Marc Neas and VP Silvia Rider as Gilligan and Mary Ann
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Test Kitchen staff as lunch ladies, stylist Malinda Nichols as Alice in Wonderland, Collection Assistant Kimberly Lewis as musician hounded by paparazzi (complete with a couple of our staff photographers chasing her down the hall)
