January 12, 2009
Maira Kalman.
My latest crush is on Maira Kalman. I’m digging her style of illustration like no other at the moment.
:: via Miss Jane
January 9, 2009
Happy Weekend.
I feel like I’ve been in a tornado for the past few weeks! Packing and traveling and unpacking and everything else. I have lots and lots to do this weekend to make up for lost time, but I’m so looking forward to sleeping in…
This Weekend:
• take down outdoor Christmas lights
• buy paint for latest art project
• hang recently framed art
• buy January + February birthday cards
• buy birthday present for my father
• do laundry
• go grocery shopping
• experiment in some retail therapy via gift certificates
Things here should be back to normal starting Monday. Until then have a Happy Weekend!
:: photo via Beach Bungalow 8
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January 9, 2009
Web Design Sketchbook.
On the work level one of my goals for the coming year is to become a better, more competent web designer. And I’m thinking this web design sketchbook (this year’s holiday gift from Hyper Interacktiv) would help me get majorly motivated.
:: via Preik
January 9, 2009
Picture It.
I’m back. And sporting a major homesickness hangover today.
:: photo via ffffound
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January 2, 2009
Happy {New Year’s} Weekend.
Just as the holidays are settling down and things are starting to resemble normal, I’m headed back to Pennsylvania for Orthodox Christmas (It’s January 7th according to the Julian calendar). I’ll be MIA next Monday through Thursday, but will make a rousing return Friday! Until then have a fantastic week.
This Weekend:
• make copies of house key for house sitter
• pack for Pennsylvania
• do laundry
• dinner at Buddha Tao with C & C
• hang out with A before he heads back to CA
• take down Christmas decorations
Happy New Year’s Weekend!
:: photo via ffffound
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January 2, 2009
Picture It.
I’m a visual person which is probably one of the biggest reasons that I became a designer (besides being obsessed with color and type!). Because of this (or thanks to it) I’ve amassed a ginormous selection of images that I grab from here and there (a great many are from ffffound) and it’s gotten to the point where I need to do something about it. Namely, either start a second blog or a new daily feature. So starting today – because new years are great for new starts – you’ll be getting a daily dose of inspiration via Picture It. If you get half as much delight from these beauties as I do then it’s served its purpose!
:: via ffffound
January 2, 2009
The Daily Eat: Raspberry Almond Scones.
Raspberry and almond compliment each other really well. (I’m talking really, really well…) These raspberry almond scones showcase their companionship perfectly.
:: recipe and photo via Of Dreams and Sweets
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January 2, 2009
Francis Ford Coppola Encyclopedia Wines.
I’m loving the clean, simple packaging of Francis Ford Coppola Encyclopedia wines.
“With Francis Ford Coppola Encyclopedia, we have hand-selected wines from around the world to begin a journey into understanding how wine is tied to and influenced by culture. Geography, history, food and religion, to name a few, all determine how and why wine is made and enjoyed. Our winemaking team traveled to Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Argentina – five countries where wine cultivation has thrived for centuries, to choose varietals that best represent the culture and traditions of each of these storied winegrowing regions. In turn, Encyclopedia wines are proud storytellers.”
:: via the Dieline