Roadside Illustrator

Chandler O’Leary is a globetrotting illustrator.  On her travels she draws the most incredible visual stories that always inspire us to hit the road with Moleskin and paints in hand. Her illustrated portrayals of far out roadside attractions like Canada’s two ton tater tot, the world’s oldest gas station and a mermaid restaurant at Weeki Wachee Springs prove that there is clearly so much more […] Read More

Vintage Valentines

They don’t make valentines like they used to.  The love notes given in the early 20th century were much more interesting than the cookie-cutter pop culture cards kids hand out today—in fact, some of them were deliciously strange.  Take a look back at the past of printed love, thanks to Page of Bats. Nothing says Valentine’s Day […] Read More

Ink Me

Temporary tattoos are the latest addition to ripped jeans and floral crowns. Spotted all over the red carpet, metallic jewellery tattoos are blazing through the fashion scene. Unlike most trends that come and go, these won’t leave a dent in your pocket. They typically come in a bunch, stuck on sheets and cost a couple bucks. […] Read More

Vintage Holiday Decorating

For anyone who celebrates Christmas, or embraces seasonal decorating, there’s a familiar ritual that takes place every year — whether it’s the day after Thanksgiving or soon before the first out-of-town guests arrive. It involves the taking down of boxes, the careful unpacking of items (some fragile, some not), and finally, the thoughtful display of […] Read More

Pouts That Pop

Us Rebena gals love making our pouts POP.  We recently discovered New York-based illustrator Sara Rabin whom creates the most fashionable napkin visages in pen, ink and designer lipstick – using her own brightly-tinted pursed lips.  Below, Sara showcases five dying-to-try shades for this holiday season.  Pick one up and pucker up. GIVENCHY – Crocodile Rouge A lipstick and collector’s […] Read More

Interpreting Abstract Art

What is abstract art?  There is no right or wrong answer to this question.  Abstract art is open to interpretation, and that is one of the beautiful things about it. Understanding abstract art is easy: all it requires is an open mind and a big imagination. Abstract art doesn’t jump out and yell, “Oh hi, THIS […] Read More