I know what I like
One of my favourite things is buying art from Etsy. There was a time when the only art I had in my home came from Ikea, because it was cheap and accessible and generally quite pretty. But not anymore. Now I am lucky enough to be able to fill my home with prints by wonderful artists that are original and creative and beautiful. And my latest purchase is no exception.
This print is called "I Like My Shoes" and is by British artist Askey and is one of a limited edition of 25. I had to buy it as soon as I saw it and it now hangs in my studio opposite my desk, making me very happy. Of course I could just as easily have bought all of her prints, and may well yet do so!
Askey's larger prints are all limited to only 25 copies, so if I was you I'd rush on over to her Etsy Shop and snap them up quickly!
I like her shoes, too. The print looks so good against the colour of your wall. And I know what you mean about the Ikea school of art - I think I still have some examples lurking somewhere in my house. I'm heading over to Etsy now, as you suggest.
Posted by:Liz | October 07, 2007 at 01:48 AM
Lovely picture!! And the colour on your wall is so beautiful - can I ask you the "name and number"??
Posted by:linda | October 07, 2007 at 07:25 AM
Wow - thank you for introducing me to such a great artist! Her work is so fun, I favorited her shop!!!
Posted by:geek+nerd | October 07, 2007 at 07:48 AM
I like it! I took a little look over at her shop and love the fairytale picture with Little Red Riding Hood!
Thanks for sharing your find!
Posted by:Di | October 07, 2007 at 11:08 AM
Thanks for sharing.. I love them . My recent I wanna buy them all etsy love is http://belleandboo.blogspot.com/..
Posted by:mijk | October 07, 2007 at 12:10 PM
What a gorgeous print. I am heading over to Etsy as soon as I have finished writing this!
Cathy X
Posted by:Cathy | October 07, 2007 at 09:18 PM
That's a lovely print!
I have a question for you: I clearly remember your magazines post after your trip to the US, and have been using it for ideas of what to throw in swap package I'll be sending to Portugal. My question: what mags, if any, are fabulous and only/easily available in Europe? The only one I have on my list so far is Marie Clare Idees... I'm more interested in pretty pictures ad inspiration than necessarily being able to read it.... Thanks in advance!
Posted by:Nada Jones | October 07, 2007 at 11:01 PM
thanks for sharing this piece. i love it!
Posted by:jen b | October 08, 2007 at 08:29 AM
Hi Manda - is that an Ikea frame? The picture looks FAB on your wall.
Posted by:sam | October 08, 2007 at 02:09 PM
i just love to buy artwork on etsy too! but i love it even more when you can find the perfect gift for someone on etsy. i just found sarah jane studios...i bought one of her october prints for my sister's birthday this month..it's the cutest and...she just opened her shop on friday!
Posted by:Dana | October 10, 2007 at 01:34 AM
That's a cute print, and I love your wall color. It's so fun to see how people decorate their homes.
Posted by:Jess | October 12, 2007 at 07:55 PM
You have matted and framed it so well... it looks so lovely!
Posted by:Jessica Chapman | October 15, 2007 at 12:57 PM
If you don't know this seller already, belle and boo has really adorable prints. i got some for our baby's room
Posted by:Allegra | October 19, 2007 at 06:34 PM