Beautiful collage work by illustrator Cristiana Couceiro. This series is titled "Series. There, for the last time." Make sure to check out the rest of her work.
Cristiana Couceiro
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Beautiful collage work by illustrator Cristiana Couceiro. This series is titled "Series. There, for the last time." Make sure to check out the rest of her work.
Botanical Prints
Monday, January 30, 2012
Vintage Botanical Prints are always amazing. I like coming across various collections on the internet - but it seems that Flickr may be the best source for finding the perfect scan of these old beauties (of course next to finding the original books).
1965 Vintage Floral Prints
1967 Vintage Mushroom Book Plates
Valentine's Day Card Download!
Friday, January 27, 2012
I'm so excited to share with you this free Valentine's Day Card download. Just click the download link, at the bottom, to open the file and follow these easy step-by-step instructions.
2. Center the image in the print menu (for an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper - it should do this automatically)
3. Print (I recommend a thicker paper than your standard printer paper - such as cardstock)
4. Fold paper in half (hamburger style)
5. Follow the front of the card as a guide to cut while folded (or add crop marks before printing - for those of you who know how to use them)
6. Write your gushy love note inside
7. Stick it in an envelope
8. Give to your Valentine
I also included a digital version of the card for those of you that would rather email it (click the download link)!
*Do not use this for re-sale, but for your personal use.
*If you have any questions - leave a comment.
Carl Kleiner
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Design + Style : #4
For this week's Design + Style Post, both have a classic style to them, but each has that added touch of character.
Luis Dourado
Monday, January 23, 2012
Maps are so great. Especially these Digital collages / paper manipulation by Luis Dourado. I think they may even be more beautiful when they've become manipulated.
Anna Hurley
I love waking up to exciting things! The wonderfully talented Anna Hurley has opened a print shop. And these are just a few prints available. I now have another item added to my wanted list.
Currently
Friday, January 20, 2012
+ Learning from Goop about Starting A Small Business
+ Making a free Valentines download / printable for you (check back next week!)
+ Waiting for this hat to arrive - I love gift cards!
+ Reading The Hunger Games - have you read it - what do you think??
+ Wanting these Arrow Earrings (in honor of Katniss - maybe??)
+ Listening to The Head and The Heart radio station on Pandora
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KRAFT + NEON
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Design + Style : #3
This week's Design + Style feature is so simple, beautiful and feminine. The curves in the logo even mimic the curves in her lace. If you could pick a design for your outfit today, what would it be?
73
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
A Daily Letterpress by Ian Coyle features 73 letterpress prints with various sayings. For 73 days in 2009, Ian printed a daily thought - how great would it be to have these hanging around your office or home?
Type: A Visual History of Typefaces and Graphic Styles
Monday, January 16, 2012
Over the weekend I gave in and created a Facebook Page for the studio. I had been debating doing it because I didn't use Facebook all that much and how many platforms can one little business have? But after thinking - most of my clients and blog followers have Facebook - so it's a way you can connect to me, especially if you don't have Twitter. And if you do have Twitter, I'll be sure to think up some fresh ideas for Facebook only.
Head over and check it out.
Mucca
Stunning hand-drawn type work for Schiller's Liquor Bar by Mucca - it gives the bar a unique brand. Plus that neon sign, creates even more character.
Currently
Friday, January 13, 2012
+ Watching Quicksilver's The Water Dancer
+ Wanting Rifle Paper Co.'s 'Be Mine' Card
+ Making this DIY Hanging Plant from Refinery 29
+ Looking at Paper Crown's Pre-Spring 2012 lookbook
+ Loving this 'You're Just My Type' Poster
+ Reading Jessica Comingore's Blog, Destined to Design
Enjoy your weekend!
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Pretty Things
Thursday, January 12, 2012
A few pretty things to look at today.
Wikesten: Fjord Hat
Miles of Light, Flora Study
Gold Hearted, Luna Rope Necklace
Design + Style : #2
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
It seemed only fitting to bring these too together. How perfect are the colors together? Color blocking in both forms.
Of A Kind
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
I came across Of A Kind recently - and I love getting their emails about their artists featured. This week's edition release featured jewelry designer Laura Lombardi (which also included a story behind her and her work). If you aren't familiar with her work, now is your chance. It's all so stunning. Of a Kind features one of a kind designs available to buy, but only in a limited quantity. Laura's Brass Wave Earrings are only 50 of kind - snatch one while you can.
Desktop
Monday, January 9, 2012
When I got my new computer, I was in search for a new wallpaper, but if you're anything like me - my desktop is usually filled with files and folders (that I usually go through and organize all the time - they just keep piling up!) - so I usually like to keep my wallpaper simple (plus I'm a fan of white space). I came across Simple Desktops - easy enough! They've got a great collection of super simple wallpapers made by various designers.
Moving!
Friday, January 6, 2012
The time has come, we are moving tomorrow! There are boxes all over our apartment and even more to fill by then. You don't realize how much you have until it's all stacked in boxes - and we don't even have that much!
This sneak peak, that was featured on Design Sponge a while back, is a favorite - I've featured the kitchen before too.
Upon A Fold Feature
I am so excited to share with you Folded's feature on Upon A Fold. Upon A Fold is a blog favorite. There are so many beautiful things featured. Take yesterday's embroidery post - I found it via Upon A Fold. If you haven't checked out the blog, go take a peak now and see my little feature.
Design + Style : #1
I've decided to start a new inspirational little weekly series combining design + style. I love matching the two together - if this girl had a brand this is what it could be. Feminine and classic with a bit of a kick.
