Could Be Cool: Rorschach Blots as Art

I'm constantly on the lookout for interesting things to frame as art, particularly if I can group them into a series (see my earlier posts on Eames lounge chairs and maps). And even before I was introduced to the coolness that is the graphic novel Watchmen, I've always thought that framing and hanging antique Rorschach Test ink blots would be a weird, conversation-starting sort of project.

They're not too easy to find online...they sometimes pop up on eBay and I've seen them here. That's because of the debate on the ethics of showing psychological tests like these to the public. And yeah, I get that. But come on! Wouldn't these be cool framed in good old-fashioned Ribba frames from IKEA and hanging on your living or dining room wall?

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Almost the Real Thing: Eames-chair Art

My favorite piece of furniture is an Eames molded plywood coffee table—a little reward I bought myself after a freelance gig. It sits in my small studio in the small space that I’ve carved out as my “living room.” It holds stacks of unread magazines, hard-back books, and mismatched coasters. It also, more often than not, acts as my dining table.

To reward it for its efforts, I’d love to buy it its accompanying Eames molded plywood lounge chair. But alas…studio apartments aren’t known for being spacious. Therefore, I’m thinking of hanging a little art collection of the chairs nearby, just to keep the table company. Here’s a glimpse of what I’m considering, thanks to etsy.com.

Eames Chair on on pine wood by thebeeskneesdesigns

Plywood Eames Chair linocut by PerlaAnne

Red Plywood Chair Notes by annacote

Home Sweet Home print by JennSki

Modern Eames Chair print by papelouette

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Good for Me: Mast Brothers Chocolate

I think chocolate is good for your heart.  And I don’t mean that based on some fancy medical research. I just mean when your heart needs a little love (like mine does right now), chocolate can do it for you every time—especially if it’s wrapped in good-lookin’ packages like these from Mast Brothers Chocolate, which I am seeing everywhere these days. Sigh: the heavy paper stock…the color…the nod to weird 70s and 80s wallpapers…the chocolatey-ness.  Makes me smile.  And hungry.

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