Intern Top Picks – No. 23

caitlyn — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:13:26 +0000

Intern Top Picks has been a little silent this year, and to make up for that we’re bringing you a special No. 23 edition! Please brace yourselves, we’ve really spoiled you this time around. 10 picks from each of us! This is pretty close to perfection… Enjoy!

Caitlyn says:

(Image by Pepa Prieto)

Pepa Prieto

I’m starting my list off with a serious bang. Born in Granada, with a MFA under her belt Pepa is currently making the world a [...]

Intern Top Picks – No. 22

nightjar books — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:15:09 +0000

happy twenty-ten! here are some top picks to get you inspired for the new year.

Amy says:

(image via Come Darkness)

Come Darkness
A very well-curated online-shop/living room.

The Way Things Were: Dioramas
A collection of hugely compelling dioramas. I’m overwhelmed right now.

Thief & Bandit
Some really amazing textile necklaces. Love.

Nadinoo
Very pretty-pretty handmade clothes.

Alphabet
This is perfect.

Rosalyn says:

Intern Top Picks No. 21

rosalyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:39:07 +0000

bbrrrr! grab a cup of tea and please join us for another batch of lovely picks!
happy weekend sweet friends

Amy says:

(image from Daniel Douglas)

1. Jenni Rope

Okay, look at all these books. I’m overwhelmed.

2. Sofia Arnold/Icebear

Other wordly silkscreened prints. Love.

3. Susie Cowie

Vintage-inspired embroidery.

4. Daniel Douglas

This picture is perfection: the tumbledown wood, the yarn-roof, oh!

5. Mariska Karasz

Incredible, [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 20

nightjar books — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:54:04 +0000

It’s suddenly winter but these top picks will keep you warm.

Caitlyn says:

(image by DosFamily)

1. DosFamily

I’m in so love with the house tours they feature… I want to move in.

2. Modeerniteter

Adorable, adorable, adorable. Swedish style at it’s best.

3. Andrew Bannecker

I know, I know.

4. Hannah & Landon

They’ve been floating around on the internet for awhile, but this couple is pretty cute.

5. 1918 Vintage

Cute little vintage store. I [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 19

nightjar books — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:57:12 +0000

New Top Picks, and tonight is Nuit Blanche? The weekend is looking so good. Enjoy!

Amy says:

(image by We Make Words)

1. We Make Words

It’s what they do.

2. Maybe Forever

A collaborative show between Sean Morris and our Torontonian-for-a-short-while, Sarah McNeil. We’ve linked to Sarah in Top Picks before, but the new collaborative work deserves its own mention. Gorgeous, mysterious work.

3. Stil in [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 18

caitlyn — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:31:30 +0000

It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood as we bring you another edition of Intern Top Picks.

Feel free to comment below on your favourites!

Amy says:

image by Hidden Archive

i. Hidden Archive – Really incredible geographically and nature-inspired installation work. Check out the intense quilted tepee.

ii. Cloudy Collection – Ongoing collaboration between a letterpress printed and various artists. The prints come in volumes – 7 prints in a theme (one volume is all red) and only costs $40. [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 17

nightjar books — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:18:14 +0000

Some new top picks, and we’re even on time this edition! Happy September 1st friends!

Amy says:

(image by The Quiet Revolution)

1. Howie Tsui

Some really stunning + haunting work by Howie Tsui, of The Acorn.

2. The Quiet Revolution

I love the crochet-feel of her Bejewelled series, plus her fonts are perfect.

3. Stephanie Simek

This jewellery designer is like an inventor—all of her creations are so innovative + intriguing.

4. Alanna [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 16

nightjar books — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:08:54 +0000

Sorry for the lateness, again! This time we will blame it on the heat-wave currently taking over Toronto. It is impossible to sleep, eat, or remember to do important things. Enjoy the newest top picks!!

Amy says:(image via Nurturing Walls)

1. Nurturing Walls

This book looks incredible—detailed pictures of animal illustrations made by women from the Meena tribe in north India.

2. Green Sleeves

I love this crafty-gardening project going on [...]

Intern Top Picks no. 15

rosalyn — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:35:06 +0000

A lil’ delayed due to some long weekend adventures but here to post some exciting new top picks to share!
happy happy august friends (i know, … already?!)!

Amy says:

(image by Jaako Pallasvuo)

1. Jaako Pallasvuo

Varied and intriguing work. You can even fill out a questionnaire [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 14

nightjar books — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:02:13 +0000

Happy Intern Top Picks Wednesday! I hope everyone loved all the guest posters and the amazing art and craft they had to share – what an incredible team! This week features video-art, zines, everything you can do with Japanese tape, and more - enjoy, friends.

Amy says:

(image by Lotte Reiniger)

1. Lotte Reiniger

Lotte combined her interests in silhouette-making, puppetry, and film-making to create some intricate and impressive short films. I think we should all watch some of her [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 13

rosalyn — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:18:20 +0000

Happy 1st everyone and happy Canada day to you!
Hope everyone is enjoying their days off.

With this unpredictable weather, garbage strike and closed city parks & rec locations…we’ve come up with an amazing line of top picks to make your days a lil’ brighter!

Anabela, 1/2 of fieldguided is back with us with her picks! yay!

Anabela says:

Intern Top Picks No. 12

caitlyn — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:49:47 +0000

This week we have Erin of Anatomy of a Skirt fame kindly contributing her top 5 picks of the internet worldosphere for us so we hope you enjoy. Welcome Erin!

Erin says:

(Image from Cotton Monster)

1. Cotton Monster

I love me some stuffed animal monsters. Using bright & vibrant recycled materials, these soft and squishy creations are more hilarious then terrifying. Be sure to check out her studio work for giant monsters, inflatable monsters and even a monster bra. Her mad sewing skills [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 11

rosalyn — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:21:40 +0000

Happy Happy June !!

Emily, the skilled ceramist behind Nesting.Emily, is here to share some really amazing linkage!!! You may have been familiar by her work through here, here, or here!

Emily says:

(image by Kirstievn)

1. Kirstievn

Everything she does leaves me breathless. I would love to live in a gallery filled with her creations.

2. Red Red Day

There is a magic and dreamy organic goodness in her work- I can’t get enough!

3. Aganetha Dyck

The first time I [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 10

caitlyn — Sat, 16 May 2009 04:57:13 +0000

I do reckon that it was LL Cool J who wisely stated, “‘I’m gonna knock you out (HUUUH!!!), Mama said knock you out (HUUUH!!!).” Well my dears, please do be prepared to be knocked out (metaphorically speaking… not physically, we’re nice people. My mom can back me up on that one).

With that said, we are very lucky to have another amazing guest blogger with us today. Sarah, of past Trunk Show fame and from the Everything blog has chosen some amazing picks. They will not disappoint! Enjoy!

Sarah says:

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Intern Top Picks No. 9

rosalyn — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:25:03 +0000

Hello! It’s that time again and we’ve got some special news. Amy has taken a few months off to explore beautiful Iceland (lucky!!!!) and we’ve asked a few lovely individuals to share their Top Picks while she’s away.

Anabela from fieldguided is our first guest picker! Thanks for being a part of this! These picks are super delicious – enjoy!

Anabela says:

(image from Backyard Bill)

1. The Moldy Doily

“In search of unraveling perfection and precious left-overs.” This blog is written by the LA artist Kime [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 8

nightjar books — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:37:30 +0000

Hi friends! This edition of Top Picks is amazing, filled with spring-ish goodness! Have fun!

Amy says:

(by Esther Watson)

1. Esther Pearl Watson

Esther Pearl Watson, of Tammy Pierce is Unlovable fame, will have a show at Magic Pony this August!! Start obsessing over her magical, naïve-like work now.

2. Cute Boys Make Me Nervous

Whatever it isn’t art and/or craft but it’s the best thing on the internet.

3. forest bound

Gorgeous bags and goods, [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 7

nightjar books — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:04:50 +0000

I’m very anti-April Fools, so I apologize that there’s no trickery in this edition of Intern Top Picks. Instead, just lovely and inspiring art, craft, and design for you to peruse.

Amy says:

(image via Blind Pony)

1. Blind Pony

Gorgeous pictures. Dog featured above = perfection.

2. Scandinavian Goth article in the New York Times

Oh Scandinavia. You can do no wrong. You even make goth look good.

Intern Top Picks No. 6

nightjar books — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:29:08 +0000

It’s time for another edition of Intern Top Picks! Enjoy!!

Amy says:

(photography by Lane Collins)

1. Lizzie Thomas

Amazing Leah sent me this site – genius papercuts and foresty scenes.

2. Ana Serrano

Those stacked buildings are the most perfect thing I’ve ever seen.

3. sensitive

Another tumblr-blog of wonderful pictures, as well as quotes and lyrics and the occasional song.

4. Crafting Iceland

I’m going to [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 5

nightjar books — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:19:40 +0000

Here are some top picks to keep you going this cold March sunday!

Amy says:

(picture by Katie M. Kulper)

1. Julia Selin
Quiet, gorgeous work by a Swedish illustrator.

2. Zachary Rossman
Stark + fantastical illustration – also check out his objects + sculptures.

3. First Australasian Antarctic Expedition
These photographic prints are otherworldly + beautiful.

Amy says:
picture from forestbound

1. Simon Hogsberg
A Danish photographer with some amazing projects on the go – make sure to check out “Faces of New York”.

2. Sarah McNeil
Sarah was an etsy fave of mine awhile back, and I knew she was located in Melbourne – so I was very surprised when she set up her trunk [...]

Intern Top Picks No. 3

nightjar books — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:13:40 +0000

Time for another update from the TCA interns! Here are our top picks for Feb 1st! Enjoy.

Amy says:

Image by Mina Perhonen

Mina Perhonen
I just discovered this today! Textiles, clothing, general perfection.

Venus Zine
The greatest magazine, since it features a combination of feminism, arts, crafts, and music. What more can you ask for? Check their DIY section for info about crafters and handmade projects.

Japan Craft Journal
Very simple, organic crafting with Japanese fabrics + papers.

The Selby
Okay. Probably everyone [...]

Intern Top Picks v2

nightjar books — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:58:00 +0000

Anyone who lives in west-end Toronto will understand why this edition of Intern Top Picks is a little late. 24hr power outage! No heat, no water, no internet! To those who were cold and internet-less, here are some craft/art/design top picks to make the night a little better!

Amy says:Image by J. Morgan Puett

1. J. Morgan Puett

Photography to inspire your craft. Architecture, antiquities, textiles, and more.

2. Lizzy Stewart

TCA INTERN TOP PICKS: New Year’s Day Edition!

nightjar books — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:07:00 +0000

Happy 2009! Along with a new site (coming soon!), the TCA is launching the Intern Top Picks, a brand-new column for the brand-new year. Put together by the TCA interns, the column will feature our favourite craft blogs, artist sites, handmade wonders, and more! Now, let’s begin the first ever Intern Top Picks!

Amy says:

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