How genius are these? Water & tear resistant.
I want one of each.
Showing posts with label Design Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Design Love. Show all posts
My Newest Blogger Hero
Meet my pretend friend David Friedman. (He is a real person, just the friend part is pretend.):
He takes uber-cool and often weird pictures
like this:
And this:
He also write a blog where he ponders the complexities of life, such as what if our fingers bent the other way, or the possibilities of a bulb-dial clock.
Sometimes, he even puts up little games for us, like:
(You have to pick the original logo from the one he replaced the font with Arial) Like this:
He also introduces us to way way cool videos:
Why haven't I seen this before? These guys are totally directing my first TV ad. In short, David Friedmana, is one fab find (Via HowAboutOrgange)
Do yourself a favor and check him out.
Ready To Have Your Mind Blown?
Have you seen the un-freaking-believable work of the
Erik Johansson? No? What the hell are you waiting for? RUN to his site. How amazing would it be to work with someone that talented? Erik Johansson, I've got my eye on you!
Spotted on HowAboutOrange.
Maddie's Pin Diplomacy
I loved this photo gallery taken from Madeline Albright's new book:
found on the
For me, Madeline has always been the epitome of strength and success so I loved seeing this softer, more whimsical side of her. It once again proved that feminine and powerful are not contradicting terms. Here are some of my favorite pins and how she describes them:
“Naturally, not every diplomatic encounter demands a sunny attitude. If I wanted to deliver a sharp message, I often wore a bee. Muhammad Ali used to boast that he would ‘float like a butterfly, sting like a bee’; my message was that America would try to resolve every controversy peacefully, but if pushed into a corner, we had both the will and a way to strike back.
High Heeled Shoe, Designer unknown (USA), circa 2002“On my 65th birthday, Elaine Shocas, my State Department chief of staff, gave me 65 pins, each costing less than $3. One of the gifts was in the shape of a high-heeled shoe. This was in commemoration of a comment I made when I was designated by Bill Clinton as the successor to Secretary of Sta
te Warren Christopher: ‘I only hope my heels can fill his shoes.’”
Lion, Kenneth Jay Lane (USA), 1968
“While in government, I thought first when selecting a pin about the utility it might have in diplomacy. This is because some figures are laden with meaning. The lion, for example, has been linked to power and the sun since the days of ancient Greece.”
Isn't her amazing? Wouldn't this be a great book to have on your coffee table?
It's Magically Delicious!
Heeellllluuuu!!! Bon Apetit!!! The next artist I would like to introduce has got me so exited I'm speaking French. So what if the only words I know if from Julie and Julia despite that fact that I took 2 years of it in High School? But I digress -
Presenting:(put on your best Meryl Streep doing Julia Child)Gretchen of ChiChiBoulie! How amazingly wonderful are these paintings? And oh-so-French!
I am so in love with her work that I just had to commission a painting for my brother's new baby! Can't wait to see how it turns out!
She also makes amazing logos... I wish I had something kid-ish to use her for, but check these out:
Besides being phenomenally talented she is also really quite funny, check out her blog.
Hangin' From The Chandeliers
I just love anything in Chandelier print - it's just so baroquely lovely, put it in a light or bright color gives it a modern twist. How gorgeous are these tags from Orange & Blossom? I want a whole printed set - stationary, cards, notebooks! Do you think you can get away with them on a wedding invitation?
And take a look at this tabletop set from Rosanna, Inc. They make the most amazingly whimsical grandma chic tableware that come in the cutest hatbox style packaging. It would make a great shower gift - and the packaging is so cute, you don't even have to wrap it! (BTW my sister @ The Silver Spoon Store sells a lot their stuff on steep discounts - check out this set on her Amazon storefront, while her site is being built.)
The Fruits Of My Labor - GYMIES Postcards
How cute are these? Graphics by my enormously talented friend Jennifer.
Oh and you can check out our new site - www.gymiesgym.com(And so what if I'm shamelessly plugging my clients - it's a great gym!)
The Most Perfectist Blue In All The Land, Its Like the Cinderella of Blue
Did you ever see such cocky blue walls? Their swagger just appalling! I love how they are not fading into the background like the usual pastel blues do, but really adds to the character of the room - but without being overpowering. It is not a electric, blinding royal blue - but it's more gentle, sensitive artisty brother not-so-royal-blue.
What do you think it's called?
Donna Griffith - The Canadians Do It Again!
Remember the Fallen Princess series by Canadian photographer Dina Goldstein? Well here is another Canadian photog who really brings the bacon (what a phrase for a nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn). As much as we like to make fun of our Northern neighbors, photography is one thing they can do. Check out this collection from Donna Griffith:
Via Desire To Inspire
Via Desire To Inspire
This Is My Apartment (If I Had One)
So when I finally (finally) get a place of my own,
here is what I dream of it looking like:
here is what I dream of it looking like:
I love the combo of yellow, white & black. It's sunny and fresh without being too flighty. The black adds a touch of sophistication. That is exactly where I want to wake up each morning.
Blue and white had always been my favorite color combination for home decor. I love all the white frames, and the pile of books adds so much color and personality. 
More lovely books and stuff. Orange is not amongst my fav colors, but I really like how it works here.
Wedding Photo Booth - Fab!
Via a great new found blog A Cup of Jo
You might say it's just a wood board covered in wallpaper
with framed cut-outs. I say its bloody genius.
Well That Was Fun - Interior Design Quiz
Just took this darling little quiz by the International School of Color [sorry Colour] and Design to identify your interior style - for me they got it spot on:
My style personality is Hamptons White Wash. Described as:"You don't live by the sea; you live with the sea.
A calm, balanced environment is your perfect space.
Your home is a temple to all you love.
Beloved memories fill your home.
You love detail and textures.
The pieces you choose have stories to tell.
Your home is a welcoming; a place where people love to spend time together.
Each room has multiple functions.
Love it!
Wallpapered Furniture
I love wallpapered furniture - I think everything looks better with a little color and/or pattern slapped onto it. A great way to fix up secondhand furniture.
via DesignSponge
Rite Lite's Hanukkah Catalog
The Rite Lite Hanukkah catalog finally arrived! I love the way it came out! Big shout out to my fab friend and co-worker Jen for her time, energy and talent! (Ok too many exclamation points for my own good.) Click on the photo to see the beauty in life size.
Logo Ideas
I'm looking for some logo ideas for my marketing firm HANNABI @ Logo Faves. Here's some that I like:
What do you think?
What do you think?
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