July 22, 2011

Happy Weekend

PHOTO: Lex Kembery

 

01/  I like this DIY chevron picnic blanket
02/  How to Dress Like The Royal Tenenbaums
03/  how to make a succulent table from a recycled pallet
04/  these golden gift tags would be perfect for, oh, everything
05/  yeah, I could definitely vacation here
06/  this sandwich
07/  melted crayon art
08/  custom emboss your own stationery
09/  I wish my backyard were large enough for a movie screen!
10/  still photos of dogs in motion

Posted In create, grow it, happy weekend, make it, outdoors, paper goods, photography, recipes, travel, wear it
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July 20, 2011

BirdProject Soap

Each of these black bird-shaped soaps is made from natural, locally-sourced Louisiana ingredients. Wash, wash, wash your hands to reveal a white ceramic bird handmade by the artist. It’s no surprise that the purchase of the soap is a 50% donation to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Disaster recovery efforts.

Posted In beauty bag, create, do good
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July 20, 2011

A-FACE-A-DAY

A-FACE-A-DAY is a project by an Austrian art director/illustrator that’s been going on for the past ten years, now it’s finally being shared with the world. I love the quirky aspects of each and every drawing, it makes them seem more like the real people they are.

Posted In create, illustration, online
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July 19, 2011

Indie Cases

 

Indie Cases commissions iPhone 4 case designs from the best independent designer and manufacturers in the country. Each week. That’s right, each series is only available in a limited number for one week and then it’s on to something new. Want a totally affordable, unique phone cover? This is your place. (via Colossal)

Posted In collaboration/project, technology
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July 18, 2011

Sentimental Journey

There are so many great collaborations becoming known to me lately, I can’t get enough. It really holds true, two heads (or more) are better than one. Here’s the latest, Sentimental Journey.

Kate Camp is a poet. Sarah Maxey is a graphic artist. Kris Sowersby is a typeface designer. Kate chose 20 phrases of two words, & splitting them, she sent half to Sarah & half to Kris. Sarah & Kris worked independently on their respective words, only revealing them to each other at the end of the project. No changes or adjustments have been made to them since. This is the result, entitled ‘Sentimental Journey’.

(via pinkshirtsandcarwrecks)

Posted In collaboration/project, create
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July 15, 2011

Happy Weekend (from Seattle)

PHOTO: Steve Shook

By the time you’re reading this I’ll be Seattle-bound for a little event I’ve been invited to attend. I’ve never been to the PNW before and am incredibly stoked. Not only to get to do a few awesome things I’d never be able to do otherwise, but also to meet up with some bloggers and my BFF from junior high during the two days I’ll be in town. This girl’s got a good life. On that note, I’m leaving you with an extremely fantastic/extended list of links you’ll want to be sure and click on.

01/  cute summer succulent garden you can mimic
02/  DIY wrap bracelets
03/  check out The Ultimate Hitch Cookbook
04/  the biggest Polaroid prints ever
05/  intricate laser lace tees + tops from Diana Eng
06/  a recipe for Butterbeer!
07/  I will never forget that I am awesome
08/ a candle made from a ball of waxed string
09/ the Decibel Audio Sound Frame gives your art a soundtrack
10/  you’ve never seen photos of flowers like these before
11/  summer water
12/  making this: leather beaded necklace
13/  a vertical turntable for your wall
14/  turn a men’s dress shirt into a skirt
15/  a travel mug coffee press!

Posted In accessories, create, grow it, happy weekend, house and home, jewelry, kitchen, make it, photography, recipes, see it, technology, wear it
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July 13, 2011

Tattly

 

Chances are you heard about Tattly (Designy Temporary Tattoos) yesterday when it launched. Swissmiss’s latest venture combines the work of talented designers and temporary tattoos in an unbelievably fun project that’s sure to entice kid and adult alike. Which one’s your fave? (I dig the anchor.)

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