artist feature: christina baker

Christina Baker is an artist I found via Instagram. Her work immediately drew me in with its use of color.  I also love the sense of movement that is conveyed with her broad brush strokes.

Baker is represented by Gregg Irbye Fine Art. 

Christina Baker - Song and Dance - Acrylic on Canvas - 36" x 48" - 2015

Christina Baker - Alexander - Acrylic on Canvas - 16" x 20" - 2015

Christina Baker - Hudson River - Acrylic and Pastel - 36" x 36" - 2016

Christina Baker - Back Roads - Acrylic - 48" x 72" - 2015 

Christina Baker - Japanese Poetry - Acrylic on Canvas - 30" x 40" - 2016

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wishbone chair

The Wishbone Chair also known as "the Y" or "CH-24" was designed by Hans Wegner in 1949. Produced by Carl Hansen & Son since 1950, the chair is inspired by portraits of Danish merchants seated in Ming chairs. The frame of the chair is made from steam bent solid wood while the seat is hand woven from paper cord.

I love this chair for its timeless design and its ability to work in so many different types and styles of rooms. Carl Hansen still produces the chair today offering it in a large variety of woods and finishes. You can find an authorized dealer near you here. 

To see a video of the chair being made click here. 

from top left - home of Amanda Peet via VOGUE - wishbone chairs in blue via REMODELISTA -  kitchen design by Pencil & Paper Development Co. - wishbone chair in walnut via DWR - kids desk space via StyleCaster - source unknown - design by Krista Watterworth - Figtree House by Arent & Pyke

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on craigslist lately

As my regular readers know, I keep a pretty good pulse on St. Louis Craigslist postings. Sometimes I am looking for specific items but usually I just end up browsing. It has become an inspiring activity for me seeing what cool, old things are being bought and sold in the area around me. Below are a few noteworthy listings. 

1860's Deacon's Bench

source unknown

The above Deacon's Bench has been appraised as being from the 1860s and is listed for $600. It's 6 feet long and is a totally classic piece that could be used in an entryway, hallway or at a dining room table. If my entry hall was wider I would definitely purchase it. 

Cane Chaise Lounge

design by Tom Scheerer

This cane chaise lounge has been posted for months and its so amazing! Ever time I come across it, I think of the above beautiful bedroom designed by Tom Scheerer. You would need a pretty large bedroom to put it at the end of the bed but it also could work well in a living room or on a porch. Its being sold for just $125!

Brass and Glass Book Shelf

design by Studio MRS

These brass shelves are listed for $150 each and while they are great as is, they would be more incredible retrofitted to be open shelving in a kitchen.

Have a great weekend everyone!

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