Monday, August 18, 2008

Natalie Wargin


Natalie Wargin is an artist who creates bowls and furniture out of paper. What I love most about her work is that it represents nature's full cycle and is really visually captivating. I met Natalie at a home show in Chicago and she recently moved to NYC this year. She is planning an expansion into new categories using some of the images from her work. Her website link is www.nataliewargin.com and features some of her furniture and decorative art.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Paper Petals Pretty in AT HOME Magazine


We Love how our ad turned out in AT HOME magazine! This issue is packed with summer goodness and fun places to shop. Look for the July/August Issue on newstands to see our ad and more top notch items and stories.

Must Have Flowers


Here is a shot of my front garden - bursting with color - the weather is mild and sunny today - time to get out the paint brushes!

Teen Choice Awards 2008

Teen Choice Awards 2008 - a couple of days away. Log onto the website www.teenchoiceawards.com to vote for your favorites (teens only). Anyone may vote for their favorite charity from www.dosomething.org . I designed the invitation for the official backstage lounge produced by Backstage Creations, and Paper Petals Stationery will be given to the winners and presenters of this years show. Just in time for back to school to pass back and forth in class, our notes are found at the stores listed on www.paperpetals.com on the "where to buy" page.

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Fenton, Missouri, United States
I shop. I Share. Design is about ingenuity, being resourceful, quality, scale and beauty. Aside from being a consumer, I am part of the professional design community. This blog Actual Design is about increasing awareness of professionally designed merchandise in the marketplace. My mission as a consumer is to find timeless pieces in the here and now. Not the next best thing or not the biggest bargain. Written 9-16-2007