bee things

olli and the egg

2011-11-25T09:53:00.002-06:00

throw a party!!!

if you happen to live in and around brooklyn and need some help planning your next kiddo party look no further.
this cute little company will help you with all your needs. i especially love their modern aesthetic!

make sure to check out the blog as well :)

2011-10-05T22:34:00.002-05:00

my husband created this tonight in honor of steve jobs. a great visionary lost at such a young age. rest in peace.

specks and keepings

2011-08-22T21:08:00.002-05:00

is another creative, quirky handmade site! i love the yellow backpack but unfortunately it's no longer available :(

ooooOOOO

2011-08-14T15:36:00.004-05:00

i loooOOOve these quilts. they are 100% cotton and hand-hyed. find more here.

butterflies! and moths!

2011-08-06T21:52:00.003-05:00

we're done! finally. with our new butterfly and moth print series. keeping with the bee things happy aesthetic they are super bright and beautiful and we made them a bit larger. 24x18. hope you like them :)

waiting for love

2011-08-04T22:36:00.002-05:00

by bee things! new in our shop, uh, tonight? probably tomorrow.

scout

2011-08-04T21:52:00.002-05:00

love this bag. love kate spade. wish i had one in either citrus or caribbean, but they sold out before i could make up my mind. luckily i am very patient and they will have new fall and holiday colors :) maybe grass green is in my future.

operation: school lunch

2011-08-03T19:36:00.003-05:00

if you live in the dfw area and have kids make sure you pick up your copy of dallas child this month. this is one of my favorite publications (great design, content and photography) and it's free!
also check out our super cute illustration about healthy lunches :)

tea towels yay!

2011-08-01T19:08:00.004-05:00

i know the bee things blog has been neglected this month. we are currently overwhelmed with work, kids and creating. but we're definitely not complaining :) AND we have some new goodies in our shop in august. first to arrive are our 100% cotton tea towels. they are big and soft and super bright! get them here.

lilco letterpress

2011-07-04T08:33:00.002-05:00

i had the pleasure of working with lily at fossil. she is a super talented illustrator, designer and letterpress printer. and i looove her memo books. pick up a few here!

two string jane

2011-06-18T08:21:00.003-05:00

check out this cute etsy shop by alyssa zukas! i love her giant walter bosse collections.

annie larson

2011-06-05T22:32:00.002-05:00

makes cool knitted stuff. www.allforeveryone.com

almoco black flatware

2011-05-29T15:58:00.002-05:00

oooOOO! back in stock at www.dwr.com

yellow owl workshop

2011-05-29T13:08:00.003-05:00

new pendants! and cool graphic cards (of which i own many :) see all her awesome goodies here.

pet sounds

2011-05-17T21:54:00.002-05:00

jeff and i were so excited to be asked to design the latest dallas observer cover! so make sure you pick up the most recent copy. also there is a brief Q&A up on their new blog. thanks alexander!

i know i haven't posted much lately. i've promised myself and the kids that i will stay off the computer in the evenings. so instead of surfing and blogging, i have been reading a few books. perhaps i will deem every tuesday blog tuesday. im starting today...

bee things on The Working Proof

2011-04-16T12:48:00.002-05:00

when you purchase our new print, animals everywhere, 15% of the proceeds go to the jane goodall institute. check out our print and many more here.

2011-04-10T20:41:00.001-05:00

loooooooooooove the color!

whale!

2011-04-10T20:38:00.003-05:00

i saw these on the front page of etsy today and i just had to get one. if you have the urge as well you can get em' here!

ipad and iphone wallpaper

2011-03-20T12:10:00.002-05:00

by beethings! $5! here!

kid o

2011-03-20T12:01:00.002-05:00

i bought some stacking bath cups the other day at the nasher store and fell in love with this brand. it's the first bath toy that both kids love and therefore fight over all the time :) kid o products are super simple and not too expensive. you can get them online here.

the happiest mom

2011-03-07T21:11:00.002-06:00

we did some illustrations ages ago for this book, the happiest mom, and the publisher sent us the author interview which was on fox news this past weekend. you can pre-order it on amazon.

apron and bag

2011-03-06T11:48:00.002-06:00

stanley and sons apron and bag co. new york city.
handmade one at a time. sold in brooklyn, manhattan and los angeles.

calder, alexander

2011-02-27T10:24:00.002-06:00

jeff and i went to the calder exhibit this weekend at the nasher. it was absolutely brilliant seeing them all displayed in one large, beautiful room. im so inspired to start reading more art books and actually producing art in my spare time i.e. my 2 free seconds every day. not only do i love the famous calder mobiles but also his wire sculptures. the shadows add another dimension.
1. little face
2. goldfish bowl
3. portraits that greet the visitor at the whitney museum (2009)
4. mini mobiles (a gift to his wife, louisa, for her fiftieth birthday)

SR wall pockets

2011-02-23T20:53:00.002-06:00

today i was admiring ben and makoto's bookcase in the sneak peek section of design*sponge which led me to their studio website, www.scoutregalia.com. they actually make said bookcase as well as DIY patio garden kits and these geometric wall pockets. check it out!

black and white

2011-02-22T21:48:00.002-06:00

these delightful items can all be found at the marimekko concept store upper east side new york. and luckily online too!

toast

2011-02-22T21:42:00.002-06:00

i just received my early spring toast catalog in the mail this week. it's awesome.

2011-02-20T10:08:00.002-06:00

i haven't been able to get jeff to wear colorful tees or even neutral patterned shirts so i've talked him into colorful socks to brighten up his look. luckily jcrew has a great men's selection this season.

birds!

2011-02-19T11:44:00.002-06:00

it's pretty obvious that jeff and i love birds so it was such a treat to find abigail's shop this week. all her creatures are hand-made in london, england.

ellie evans

2011-02-16T19:52:00.003-06:00

i was looking into embroidery and cross stitching the other day and ran across ellie's pin cushions. i love how she combines the traditional art of embroidery with a modern mix of fabrics and designs.

potato prints

2011-02-09T16:53:00.002-06:00

snow day!
calder and i spent a couple of hours making valentine's for his class party on friday.
super easy and super fun!

apolis • advocacy through industry

2011-02-09T09:04:00.003-06:00

interesting idea.

read all about the apolis philosophy here.

check out their product here.

molecule building set

2011-02-09T08:57:00.001-06:00

loved this building set and the shop. www.ferm-living.com

makr carry goods

2011-02-03T09:49:00.002-06:00

although i already found my perfect backpack, i still love searching for new bags. some people have a million pairs of shoes, i collect bags :) check out makr carry goods, started by jason gregory in winter park, florida .

loyalty and blood

2011-02-03T08:04:00.002-06:00

i bought a cool geometric shaped necklace from we are 1976 a few months ago not knowing it was by the husband and wife team, loyalty and blood. these fellow texans now live in brooklyn where they run their company. be sure to check out the goods!

ashley percival

2011-02-02T17:18:00.001-06:00

love these quirky illustrations i found today browsing etsy. find more here.

purl soho

2011-02-02T10:00:00.003-06:00

if you love fabric like i do then you can't miss out on purlsoho. although i've never actually visited the store, i've purchased all kinds of japanese fabrics online. they also carry liberty of london, alexander henry and tons of other designers.

print and pattern

2011-01-26T20:21:00.002-06:00

www.sukicheema.com

simply color

2011-01-24T22:32:00.002-06:00

i was super excited this morning when my friend told me our kitchen had been featured as part of the simply color post on design*sponge. what a thrill to be on such a great blog :) thanks grace!

oh anthro

2011-01-24T22:20:00.002-06:00

im always so inspired by the anthropologie catalog and the new february edition is no exception. the gorgeous photography, unique product, modern, creative layout and cool typographical treatment really did it for me this month.

frank chimero

2011-01-23T13:24:00.002-06:00

i found frank chimero on the poster cabaret site this weekend and thought i should share these amazing illustrated covers. see more of frank's work on his site, the office of frank chimero. enjoy!

dutzi

2011-01-23T13:08:00.002-06:00

i love these beautiful one of a kind handmade totes designed by ariane dutzi. they are made by mainly mayan women in the yucatan and the burlap is vintage. ahhhh!
www.dutzidesign.com

D Home

2011-01-07T10:58:00.002-06:00

we are so lucky to have been featured in the January/February issue of D Home. get one on the stands now or read it here. thanks D!

merry christmas!!!

2010-12-20T20:59:00.000-06:00

xo,
shay, jeff, calder and milo

colorful crags ring

2010-12-06T18:40:00.002-06:00

love the pink one! so unique.
get it at anthropologie.

Bitossi Ceramics Limited Edition Vases

2010-12-05T18:35:00.001-06:00

mucho dinero but soooo cool. new at design within reach.

fog linen work

2010-12-05T18:26:00.002-06:00

just stumbled upon the lovely japanese store, fog linen work. although the shop is in japan, you can find a few of their things at shophorne.com

dallas child and dallas morning news

2010-12-05T17:58:00.002-06:00

we were thrilled to be featured in the august 2010 issue of dallas child! and in the guide daily section of the dallas morning news on november 27! thank you to the wonderful publications, writers and photographers that made the articles possible. we feel so lucky to have so much local support :)

jingle bash yay

2010-11-18T21:21:00.002-06:00

don't miss the third annual etsy dallas jingle bash this year at the palladium!!! for more info visit the etsy dallas site. see you there!

a little letterpress co.

2010-11-18T20:41:00.003-06:00

my very talented friend and co-worker, lily, recently started up a brilliant letter press studio, lilco letterpress.
im also the proud owner of many of the cards and the tiger print! 3D tiger is first on my list to frame in the new year.

bee things 2011 calendar - limited edition

2010-11-06T17:59:00.001-05:00

ring in the new year with our bee things calendar! this happy calendar is designed with a perf just above the calendar portion, so that the 11"x 14" (28cm x 35.5cm) print can be framed after the year has come to an end.

our 2011 limited edition calendar is printed on archival starwhite paper, in an edition of 350. the calendar measures 11" x 19" (measures 11" x 19" (28m x 48.25cm). the print portion perfs away, leaving the 11" x 14" print (28cm x 35.5cm), which sits beautifully within the common frame size of 14" x 18". the calendar portion below is printed offset for crispness.

nice big bags

2010-11-04T21:47:00.002-05:00

belstaff postman bag at jcrew
jack spade plaid duffel
freitag tote
yuketen backpack and messenger

BEETHINGS BACKYARD SALE

2010-11-04T21:23:00.003-05:00

holiday time!
come check out our handmade, limited edition screen prints, bags, holiday cards and other goodies. or just stop by, say hi, and have a snack in the yard.

special guests!
we are thrilled to have our friends one up designs and paper fingers here with their clever things. bonus treats! and we also got word that our pals pamela michelle and dowdy studio will be joining us as well! it's a veritable holiday bazaar!

for more info visit our site www.bee-things.com

creative beautiful life

2010-11-04T21:16:00.002-05:00

jonnye bower recently came to our house for our second annual kiddo photoshoot with calder and milo. she is amazing with the kids and her work is stunning. thank you soooo much for capturing these moments.

kate spade

2010-10-17T09:47:00.002-05:00

since i look ridiculous in hats i thought these ear muffs might be a cute alternative to keeping my ears cozy!
peppermint earmuffs
taxi mittens
BRRR ski hat

new door knobs yay

2010-10-17T09:33:00.002-05:00

after much debate we finally decided to replace our doorknobs. it's one of those details that really makes a huge difference. now if only jeff would finish installing the last few!

new bird tree print

2010-10-03T11:28:00.002-05:00

it's a whole tree of birds! just like in the hitchcock movie. but without the pecking and screaming and running for your life. and blood.
we only did a small edition of each so get em while they last!

new balance

2010-10-02T11:14:00.002-05:00

cool new kicks i just got here!

born modern

2010-09-28T20:32:00.006-05:00

jeff and i just received the new book, born modern: the life and design of alvin lustig, today! we are both inspired by his design aesthetic and would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in midcentury design. i also stumbled upon this amazing interior by victor gruen with alvin lustig as design consultant (via madameherve).

small magazine

2010-09-27T16:25:00.003-05:00

check out the autumn issue of small magazine!
and don't forget if you live in dallas steve and christine have a super cute little kids store in lakewood. littlebeanshop.com

new color

2010-09-27T15:59:00.002-05:00

i was really tired of the bright blue accent wall in our living room. so i decided to pick something more 'sophisticated'. my sophisticated warm gray, i mean, beige was awful. this is what we finally agreed on after hours of playing with colors in photoshop :) i think i like it!

whooping crane reprinted!

2010-09-13T22:28:00.002-05:00

now available on bee-things.com

bff

2010-09-12T14:44:00.003-05:00

i decided out of the blue to make a friendship bracelet or two while watching tv. i like being productive and lazy at the same time :) here are some inspiration bracelets i found on etsy...

anastasiagarcia.etsy.com
bureshmama.etsy.com
thenotableknot.etsy.com

birthday idea

2010-09-12T14:28:00.002-05:00

i love these abc paper cups by fort & field. get them here!

im back!

2010-09-12T14:22:00.002-05:00

sorry for the 2 month long hiatus. a lot is going on and when it really gets down to it, blogging is not high on my priority list :) i have, however, been saving up folders of goodies to post. and beethings is still working away on new art and products. i will be posting those soon.
my first post is inspired by fall. although the weather is still humid and hot in dallas, im looking around for some new fall and winter clothing and accessories. here are some of my favs.
jacket: jcrew
slipper boots: viva terra
houndstooth scarf: 45rpm
tweed large bag: 45rpm

calder the artist

2010-07-17T11:15:00.002-05:00

this little guy was a team effort. i provided the man, calder the face. i love it!

inaluxe

2010-07-17T11:07:00.002-05:00

i ran across inaluxe last week and wanted to share these beautiful mid-century inspired patterns and illustrations. the artist behind inaluxe is kristina sostarko from melbourne, australia. check out her blog as well...www.inaluxe.blogspot.com
cheers!

jet jonathan

2010-07-17T11:01:00.003-05:00

my good friend, thom, gave this awesome kit the other day. you cut the straws to make jet jonathan the robot. if you are ever in taos you can get him here.

2010-07-11T13:09:00.003-05:00

ellsworth kelley
paul klee
polly apfelbaum woodblock monoprint (to the left of josef albers)
josef albers

u.s.s. cookie

2010-07-09T21:16:00.002-05:00

oh jeff you're so silly :) thanks for the cookie!

bestmadeco.com

2010-07-05T12:16:00.003-05:00

jeff showed me this article in the ny times this morning and i instantly recognized the best made axe.
be sure to read more about graphic designer peter buchanan-smith, his impressive career and the urban axe.

my blueberry nights

2010-07-03T17:40:00.004-05:00

months ago i went to memphis to scout for work and our location scout recommended this funky bar, earnestine & hazel's bar & grill as a place to shoot. the interior is amazing! and very, very blue. since we were there during the day we didn't get to try the famous soul burger or check out the nighttime clientele. oh and my blueberry nights was filmed there.

love birds

2010-06-29T19:52:00.002-05:00

we recently completed these cute wedding sign-in books for holly's maryland wedding. her and her husband have sleepy time tea and honey together every night and they wanted to capture this cute tradition using our illustration style. we thought they turned out great! thanks holly for letting us be a part of your wedding :)

i do!

2010-06-29T19:48:00.003-05:00

we created a few samples of the custom wedding reception treat sacks and boxes for the latest issue of D Weddings!
"The Dallas designers behind Bee Things have given new meaning to the term “brown-bagging it.” Shay Ometz and Jeff Barfoot specialize in screen-printed works on paper, including art prints, posters, apparel, and more. They’ll even put their delightful illustrations on old-school lunch sacks. Opt for their custom-designed paper bags to hold the take-home treats at your reception, and your guests will surely leave with a smile."
thank you D!!!!

HOW about that!

2010-06-27T14:26:00.004-05:00

wow! our snack sacks and prints are featured in the july/august issue of HOW magazine and on the HOW design blog! thanks, HOW! win snack sacks and prints here.

speaking of...

2010-06-25T09:37:00.002-05:00

a photo shoot for my kids, i want a whole series of photographs inspired by the crewcuts catalog. not only do i love the clothing (but not the price), i love the photography and styling. here are some of my favorite spreads from the latest catalog and some from past issues.

little red fire truck

2010-06-25T09:17:00.002-05:00

i really want new professional photos of the kids and i bought my first prop! i found this cute little red engine at curiosities in lakewood. anyhow, thought i'd share.

yay new sofa

2010-06-21T20:36:00.004-05:00

so jeff and i just ordered a new sofa from room and board. im so excited to get rid of jeff's bachelor sofa. ick. anyhow, i also have a few pillow options from donna wilson, jonathan adler and filzfelt. i haven't purchased anything yet, still waiting to see it in it's new space.

hoboken

2010-06-21T19:07:00.002-05:00

i just got back from a crazy fast trip to nyc, hoboken and essex, connecticut. my good friend, betsy, did a great job as a stand-in model :) here are some of my favorite snapshots.

downy woodpecker

2010-06-07T20:57:00.001-05:00

this little fellow loves to hang out in the garden, bobbing about for bugs and seeds and the occasional piece of candy that fell out of your pocket.

p.s. if the grey looks a little lustery, it's because it's metallic silver ink!

downy woodpecker is a limited edition handmade screen print on heavy green apple archival paper. print measures 10" x 14" (25.4cm x 35.5cm), and sits beautifully within the common frame sizes of 14"x18" or 16"x20". first edition of 185.

the wild unknown

2010-05-11T21:10:00.002-05:00

okay i just bought one of these beautiful prisms for my mom's belated mother's day gift (glad my sweet mom never checks my blog. hehe).
i also love her silkscreen/watercolor prints. lovely.
www.thewildunknown.com

nos da

2010-05-11T20:50:00.002-05:00

if i didn't already have plenty of blankets, pillows and bags i would definitely purchase something from this series by donna wilson. i can't help my attraction to crazy colors and pattern.
you can get it on her cute website www.donnawilson.com or thefutureperfect.com

shop+party+art+craft

2010-04-17T12:59:00.004-05:00

please come out to see us and tons of other talented artists at this year's spring bash. for more info please visit the website. we hope to see you there!

thank you etsy dallas. beethings is so proud to be a part of this group!

my boys

2010-04-14T20:47:00.002-05:00

calder and milo look so cute using the hipstamatic app for the iphone.

new on beethings

2010-04-01T21:47:00.002-05:00

cute little downy woodpecker hanging out in our garden. coming soon! (hopefully next week)

april fools hummer

2010-04-01T21:41:00.004-05:00

my silly husband posted this in our shop today. bee things edition 2010 Hummer H3 $43,130.00 USD :)

vintage goodness

2010-03-28T21:15:00.002-05:00

the sunday times market

finds for the vintage minded; quite serendipitous

love the clock!

ReadyMade

2010-03-21T14:56:00.003-05:00

holy periodical! bee things is featured in the april/may issue of readymade magazine! we just got our copy and we're so excited! ther's an interview with us, and spreads of our family, home, studio and prints! we are thrilled! :) we hope you'll support craftiness and subscribe to readymade.

if i owned a cafe...

2010-03-17T22:20:00.003-05:00

it would look just like moomah in nyc. not only do i love the interior but the concept is brilliant too. as a mother of two creative critters i would love to have a unique neighborhood coffee shop designed with everyone in mind.

new frog dog hog bog log print

2010-03-11T08:32:00.002-06:00

our first in a series of rhyming posters :)

frog dog hog bog log is a handmade screenprint on heavy apple green archival paper.

neon

2010-03-10T23:20:00.002-06:00

not only do i own rolls and rolls of neon duck tape but also neon tennies and neon hair bands. jcrew and lisa congdon (see her studio sneak peek here) of course love it too!

soop

2010-03-09T22:17:00.002-06:00

cuuute acrylic rings by soop. get the 8 piece city farm set straight from london!
oh and check out their other goodies at www.soop-group.com

new tern and meadowlark

2010-03-06T23:02:00.002-06:00

we are gearing up for our readymade home feature next week so we have been printing maniacs! here are two of our newest birdies. hope you like!
shayO + jeff

new! happy tote!

2010-02-22T21:36:00.001-06:00

paper or plastic? no thank you! with our reusable happy groceries tote, you’ll be doing a small part to help the environment, all while making grocery shopping fun again.

happy groceries tote is a sturdy, 100% cotton canvas tote, printed with soft touch inks.

tote measures 13in wide x 15.5in tall x 7.5in deep (330mm wide x 394mm tall x 190mm deep).

*** ships week of march 8th! ***

two critters and a cloud

2010-02-18T00:01:00.002-06:00

calder and milo love collecting handmade critters! and i think i found the perfect turtle to add to their growing collection.
check out this cute etsy shop, my favourite dress.

snow day!

2010-02-11T20:08:00.003-06:00

im still in marfa and we haven't seen a flake of snow :( jeff sent me this lovely serene pic of our studio. i love how the doors pop.

marfa

2010-02-06T20:01:00.003-06:00

im off to marfa tomorrow morning for the third time in 3 months! not complaining, though. this little town has lots to offer and west texas is beautiful. cross your fingers for lovely weather. more details when im back next week...

things

2010-01-30T21:45:00.002-06:00

i certainly don't need any more things around the house. but if i did! i would get them here at FoundVintageStyle's etsy shop.

fox shaped scarf

2010-01-29T16:02:00.003-06:00

so i wore my super cute donna wilson fox scarf the other day and received a ton of compliments! i wanted to share more of her quirky critters, blankets and other goodies. to buy check out her website www.donnawilson.com

popink

2010-01-17T18:28:00.002-06:00

who doesn't love french paper?! you can order paper and envelopes in small quantities off their website AND they have cool wrapping paper and other goodies.

tees!

2010-01-11T07:03:00.003-06:00

we love tees so we thought it was about time we made some. we took some of our current illustrations and created new ones as well and put them on super soft american apparel and anvil shirts. they are printed in soft touch inks as a special bonus. check them out here!