October 10, 2007

Brunette on Blonde.

Okay, okay. I know it’s only mid-October but I have a bit of a Christmas card addiction that I can’t seem to kick. I’m loving these sweet, minimal designs by Angie Gubler and Kristin Rees of Blonde Designs. Both served stints as senior art directors for Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, respectively. The simplistic, clean style that’s evident in both magazines has clearly been an influence in the design of Blonde Design’s Christmas cards as well as the rest of their design lines.

My favorite of Blonde Design’s everyday designs is their modern flowers theme. So pretty, so clean, so completely my style.

Posted In cards, invitations, paper goods
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October 10, 2007

Hanna Mugs.

Hanna Mugs are the work of Scandinavian designer Hanna Werning. Each design is hand applied onto each mug. Hanna gathered the inspiration for her mug designs from dresser drawers in her childhood. I love the kicky colors and designs of all three mugs: Hanna Black, Hanna Pink and Hanna Blue. I’m not even sure I would use them as “mugs” but maybe place them on my desk to collect paper clips, tacks, etc instead. So pretty.

Posted In kitchen
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October 10, 2007

Cloud Chandelier.

My fickle heart has chosen this 16-armed Cloud chandelier from Moss as its love of the day. It was designed in 1924 in Venini, Italy out of amethyst mouth-blown crystal and chromed metal. It’s 69 x 41″ (which is considerably taller than me) and for a mere $24,000 it can be all mine. *sigh*

Posted In house and home, lighting
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October 9, 2007

Pink Bathtub Designs.

I’ve been meaning to share Pink Bathtub Designs and her handmade block printed cards and tags for some time now because they’re so wonderful. Besides that she lives in Pittsburgh, PA which just so happens to be my old stomping grounds. The recipe cards and food tags above are my favorites, but I promise there’s much more to see at her Etsy site, including some recently added Christmas tags.

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October 9, 2007

Petit Collage.

These collages from Petit Collage and Lorena Siminovich are darling. I love the modern-meets-retro feel. The collages are created out of found, painted and vintage papers and supported with a maple plywood backing. The different array of patterns and textures are beautifully composed in all of Siminovich’s pieces. Each design is limited to fifty, yet each remains unique and one of a kind when it comes to the materials used. In fact, I don’t think I’d mind owning a print of Dancing Shoes on the left!

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October 9, 2007

The Economist.

I’ve always loved the stark, yet bold, juxtaposition of The Economist’s red and white ads. Up until this point, however, they’ve always been type only without an image in sight. Last week adgoodness posted their latest campaign which has taken an interesting graphic turn and I’m fascinated. They have a sort of inspirational poster feel about them – but in a good way. Still eye-catching, but in a completely different way. That I’m always a sucker for an illustrated headline doesn’t hurt either.



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October 9, 2007

The Girlie Show.

The Girlie Show makes its rounds through the US giving “rockin’ arts-and-craftin’ females an opportunity to show their goods and make some cash in a fun party atmosphere. Yes, it’s called an art show, but we encourage you to challenge the definition of ‘art’.” I’d heard about it when it rolled through Oklahoma City last fall, but was unable to make the event itself. This year that won’t be the case – I’m thrilled to go and see all of the amazing work that’s in my own backyard.

The Girlie Show 2007 will be held Friday, October 12, 8 to midnight and Saturday, October 13, noon to 5 p.m at the Oklahoma City Farmers’ Market.

WIth this post I’m also introducing a new category to Design Crush – out on the town. Out on the town will focus on things going on around Oklahoma City as well as local talent and places I’d love to check out.

Posted In oklahoma
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October 9, 2007

Monday Goodness: gapingvoid.

Last week my co-worker Chris of Fresh Peel introduced me to gapingvoid. gapingvoid is this: cartoons drawn on the back of business cards. Former copywriter Hugh MacLeod is the artist behind the magic. He first started his doodles after moving to New York – it kept him busy at bars. What started as mindless has evolved into bits of 2 x 3.5″ philosophical insight.

I have to apologize for the lack of posting yesterday, but my fabulous boss gave us all the day off!

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October 5, 2007

Bento Box.

Lunchtime can suck if you don’t really have to time to leave the office. I eat a lot of salads. They’re fast, easy, and healthy enough. The problem I run into is how boring they can become. It would be nice to have a change of pace every once in awhile. I don’t live in the largest of cities currently, so I don’t have to worry about public transportation. But I have before and there’s nothing worse than being bogged down with bags and containers on your commute.

That’s why Plastica’s bento boxes are three layers of awesome. They’re the perfect size for lunch and compact. And don’t forget how cute they are either.

Posted In kitchen
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October 5, 2007

ARCONA Skin Care.

The ARCONA brand is known and respected for its high quality, luxury skin care formulations and their ability to make a positive change without cosmetic surgery. I know it because I saw the packaging and loved it. There’s something about the clean, unblemished containers that suggest the product within can have the same effect on your skin. Well done.

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