August 10, 2007

You Harlot, You.

I think this tarted-up teapot and cosy from Trixie Delicious over at Etsy is amaaaaazing. So of couse, that means that they are sold out for the moment. The teapot is a collaboration between Trixie Delicious and Esther Lamb of toggle.etsy. A two cup vintage-inspired department store teapot has a naughty girl makeover while the tea cosy is stunning in pink satin and black lace with a sexy vintage lingerie inspired design. The teapot has a pop in strainer and the cosy is fully lined in pink cotton to keep your tea warm.

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August 10, 2007

The Designers’ Prayer.

I saw this and need it after the week I’ve had. I’m sooo glad it’s Friday. However, even though this week has been my Best Week Ever, it’s still about equal to a good week at my last job. So all in all, not that horrible I’m thinkin’.

(The Designers’ Prayer is the genius work of Selina Hull.)

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August 8, 2007

The Bane of My Existance.

Unfortunately, my computer-related life has been hell this week. Monday we got brand spankin’ new 17″ MacBook Pros at work. Woohoo! However, since the arrival of mine I’ve been consumed with reinstalling, updating, etc. and now I have to reinstall the entire system because of some glitches. So this is just a quick update to get rid of my Blogger’s Withdrawal before being completely incapacitated for another day and a half. Here’s a picture of the little bastard and my new 20″ monitor as well, which has been nothing short of a widescreen joy.

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August 3, 2007

Movin’ On Up.

Today is moving day at the office. We’re smack dab in the middle of some renovations, upgrades, decorating, etc. Which also means that as of today I am on the same floor as all the other designers. Since I started here three months ago, I’ve seriously been on a completely different level than everyone else (and I’m not speaking metaphorically). So now I’m a part of the Cool Crowd and sharing an office with my fantastic co-worker, Chris. Luckily we have a lot of the same taste in music, and since I’m constantly on the prowl for new ear candy it will be a huge bonus. There are a lot of cool projects in the making here, so there will most definitely be more posts and pictures to follow.

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August 2, 2007

Teas' Tea.

I tried a bottle of Tea’s Tea Green White this afternoon and it totally freaked me out. Mainly because I’d failed to notice the word unsweetened on the label, but also because it tastes like tea you would be served in an Asian restaurant. As in actual. real. tea. The packaging is why I picked up the bottle (and paid for it, don’t worry) in the first place. I like the unexpected shape and clean type. The bottle itself feels sturdier than most plastics, so it seems like you could hang on to it and put it to another, reincarnated use. (Watering plants? I don’t know.) Definitely worth a try, I think I’m headed for the Lemongrass Green next. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about the unsweetened factor!

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August 2, 2007

Teas’ Tea.

I tried a bottle of Tea’s Tea Green White this afternoon and it totally freaked me out. Mainly because I’d failed to notice the word unsweetened on the label, but also because it tastes like tea you would be served in an Asian restaurant. As in actual. real. tea. The packaging is why I picked up the bottle (and paid for it, don’t worry) in the first place. I like the unexpected shape and clean type. The bottle itself feels sturdier than most plastics, so it seems like you could hang on to it and put it to another, reincarnated use. (Watering plants? I don’t know.) Definitely worth a try, I think I’m headed for the Lemongrass Green next. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about the unsweetened factor!

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August 2, 2007

Repro Depot.

This past weekend I scavenged through Repro Depot’s fabrics. I’m always on the lookout for fun scraps for future projects and they always have the coolest looking textiles. Here are the fruits of my labor.

First Row: Aviary rose damask – orange, Chestnut Hill chestnut branches – eggplant, Etusko balance – shell;
Second Row: Etusko flower – moss, Manzanita ticking stripe – salmon, Modern Grace houndstooth;
Third Row: Nigella primrose – olive, Nigella wood fern – olive, Sweet gum – spice

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August 2, 2007

A3 Cities.

A3 Cities is the work of Nicholas Manion, a visual communications student at the Queensland College of Art, Brisbane. Manion creates his cities using common materials such as paper and curerency. Working entirely by hand he turns them into delicate objects of intricate detail and unexpected beauty.

Paris

London

New York

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August 2, 2007

Hannah Stouffer.

Illustrator Hannah Stouffer creates amazing works of art, full of layered images, overlapping textures and vivid color palettes. You can purchase silkscreened prints of some of her work at her online store, as well as totes and buttons. (The Lust in Pulp series is my favorite!)




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