Michal Tatarkiewicz’s (try saying that name three times fast) subway drawings are just oozing with talent. I admire anyone who can pull off the 3D/perspective element because it’s not my forte. The crazy thing? Michal doesn’t have a website, just his MySpace page.
I’m not all matchy-matchy by nature, but I think the Starry Night collection by John Lewis is incredible. I’m especially digging the gift bags and cards. It’s all so Scandinavian-Modern. Love it.
:: via print & pattern
Posted In christmas, holidays, paper goods
The new TV spot from Beringer Vineyards really caught my eye over the weekend. It almost reminds me of clay-mation except executed with plain old white paper. Makes me want to experiment with some stop action. Check it out here.
Square America is a hilarious site dedicated to vintage snapshots and vernacular photography. If you need a laugh this is the place.
PS: Don’t miss out on the Christmas shots – they’re the best part.
:: via bad banana blog
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Leave it to The Martha to come up with a downloadable (is that even a word?) clip-art desk calendar. Well-designed since we would expect nothing less from her. Tip: Print it at 85% to get it to fit into the jewel case properly.
For those of you who harbor a secret (or not so secret) obsession with desk calendars like me, I’ve been updating the Round Up: 2008 Calendars as I fall in love with more and more.
Posted In calendars, downloads, make it
Garnish is all about packaging of the moment. Providing those special little touches that make something unforgettable. Their gift packaging products are blank canvases that you customize to fit your personality. And if you’re lacking the creative bug no worries, they’ll get you started with some inspiration, too. And during the holidays who can’t use a little help?
These Mr. Mustache postcards made my afternoon! The six different mustaches were inspired by decorative flourishes. Love ’em. I want one to put next to my computer so I can look at it when I need to smile.
Blossa Glogg (aka vintage mulled wine) launches an annual edition every holiday season with a new flavor and bottle design.The brilliant minds at BVD came up with a fantastic solution to make the product both highly collected and covetable: keep the bottle shape the same while changing up the type and colors to reflect the year’s design and flavor. Apparently Blossa has had some excellent results – the past two years it sold out in the first two weeks.
:: via Old Glutton
Posted In cocktails, packaging
I’m coveting the Cafe Blanc Urban Picnic from Dansk. It’s an all-in-one set where the porcelain tableware actually nestles into recesses of the divided plate which sits on the bamboo tray. The little salt and pepper shakers are adorable. Now this would make an excellent reason for breakfast in bed.
I’ve been really into the idea of sewing on paper lately. I have yet to give it a go myself, but I’ve found quite a few people who have. My latest favorite is Bemi Designs and their bookmarks. I really like that the sewing is used to compliment the paper and isn’t the basis of the design idea.