“Simply said, get rid of unattractive disharmonious stuff. Add only items of value, richness and integrity. Value, richness and integrity don’t mean expensive; these qualities come at all price points, as does poor quality and bad design.”
“Being an artist doesn’t mean you can draw; being an artist means you can see.” Cornell, April, Decorating with Color, Sterling Publications, New York, 2004
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Oh I really love the end of that quote. I also really enjoy April Cornell fabrics and prints...
Looks like you had lots of inspiring reads on vacation.
That looks a really useful bag! I always have a pile of books to take away on holiday, though next year I am determined to make them paperbacks. Carrying a big hardback book around the ship on our cruise was a real bind, it weighed down my bag so. I have to wear bags slung round my neck and shoulder, or I haven't got a hand free, and heavy things are very tiring.
What is a holiday for if you can't read??
Cute bag, and some good advice. Thanks also for the suggestion about using the French print behind the cow - great idea! Linda
In the years I taught Art, I loved this phrase..."Art is learning to see". So thankyou for your post and I can
tell that I'd enjoy your reading list. Holly we have just moved to Scotland of all places....we are living in a little
village called Crail. Artists come and set up easels and
paint our home, and our views.....it pokes all my beauty
buttons! I met an artist the other day and I liked what she said to me........I'm a "maker" - I am happiest when I've something in my hands. I hope to get back to my work once I've gotten us settled. Scott has taken a teaching position at St. Andrews University. :)
Oh.. I like that last quote .. seeing as I can't draw ... but I can see!
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