Off-Beat Market: Colin Schaelli

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/T-723-X3-01-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="505" src="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/T-723-X3-01-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Its Friday and time for another <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1772865789">O</a><i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1772865789">ff-beat market</a></i>. Check out the furniture of <a href="http://www.colinschaelli.com/"><i>Colin Schaelli.</i></a> Honestly, these images say it all and don't need me to add much more. Wow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/T-723-X1-03-3-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/T-723-X1-03-3-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I posted this photo on my <i><a href="http://a-volar.tumblr.com/">Tumblr site</a></i> and it sort of stuck in my mind. I had to research where it came from and was glad to find this fantastically minimal series of furnishings. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/R-1425-3-3T-01-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="http://shop-ch.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/R-1425-3-3T-01-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contemporaryfurniture.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://www.colinschaelli.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/contemporaryfurniture.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Occasionally, I'm asked why something as stark as this furniture; appeals to me. What about some color or decorative details? Here's the thing, when there is a beautiful form without too much decoration, my  imagination has the freedom to fill in the details. An overly decorated piece can become static in a way, it is what it is. Is this making sense or am I rambling? Maybe, I just don't like being told what to think:) I would love to know how some of you feel about this.</div></div>

Off-Beat Market: Colin Schaelli

Its Friday and time for another O ff-beat market . Check out the furniture of Colin Schaelli. Honestly, these images say it all and don...

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Off-Beat Market: Little Wren Pottery

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.161698781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.161698781.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Friday, everyone. I'm back with another <i><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/search/label/Off-beat%20market">Off-beat Market</a></i> shop. Hope you are enjoying these articles. I'd like to make them a regular thing. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Today's find is <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleWrenPottery?ref=seller_info">Little Wren Pottery</a></i> owned by Victoria Baker. She is a second generation potter and her love of this handmade artform, really shows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.196376868.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.196376868.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(This color is so beautiful)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.179054824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.179054824.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Personally, I LOVE pottery. All the variation in color and texture can be such a treat for the senses. Its also fascinating to think that these types of objects have been used since the beginning of mankind! Pottery seems to connect all people everywhere. How's thought for deep thinking on a Friday?! My hidden philosopher is showing again:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.113841332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.113841332.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.191001475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.191001475.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Thanks Victoria for letting me share your beautiful work!</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out <a href="http://www.littlewrenpottery.co.uk/">her blog </a>also for more lovely things</div></div></div>

Off-Beat Market: Little Wren Pottery

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Off-Beat Market

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnIfUpLhI/AAAAAAAAGHk/b8HIJv-xe6A/s1600/chair+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnIfUpLhI/AAAAAAAAGHk/b8HIJv-xe6A/s1600/chair+1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> My love and fascination for chairs has been no secret on <i><a href="http://carolinaeclectic.blogspot.com/2008/11/maybe-i-just-like-sitting.html">this blog</a></i>. My other love is finding shopping sites that may be off the radar. You can imagine how excited I was when I found <i><a href="http://www.sallynencini.com/index.html">Sally Nencini's site, </a></i>since it combines both! She has a bespoke upholstery shop based in London. Vintage chairs are given wonderful makeovers with very unique fabrics and details. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnKj0uN-I/AAAAAAAAGHo/e-yd7z3csSI/s1600/Chair1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnKj0uN-I/AAAAAAAAGHo/e-yd7z3csSI/s1600/Chair1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnOnD5dkI/AAAAAAAAGHs/ZR5qMLAmNxM/s1600/chair3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnOnD5dkI/AAAAAAAAGHs/ZR5qMLAmNxM/s1600/chair3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The "<i><a href="http://www.sallynencini.com/Pages/come_to_life_chair.html">Come To Life</a></i>" chair. Wow, this is my favorite! Talk about a statement piece.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnQ8WhCEI/AAAAAAAAGHw/9pgwuwTQEkk/s1600/Chair4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnQ8WhCEI/AAAAAAAAGHw/9pgwuwTQEkk/s1600/Chair4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnTt12gfI/AAAAAAAAGH0/1_bmrztjuGc/s1600/Chair5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnTt12gfI/AAAAAAAAGH0/1_bmrztjuGc/s1600/Chair5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnWZo6ldI/AAAAAAAAGH4/dur6Sxm-LHE/s1600/Chair6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gt7eA_0QKPA/TTBnWZo6ldI/AAAAAAAAGH4/dur6Sxm-LHE/s1600/Chair6.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nencini's <i><a href="http://www.sallynencini.com/index.html">site</a></i> also includes charming cushions and handmade toys. Check out her Etsy site <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SallyNencini?ref=pr_shop">here</a>.</i></div>

Off-Beat Market

 My love and fascination for chairs has been no secret on this blog . My other love is finding shopping sites that may be off the radar. You...

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