Archive for the ‘art + design’ Category
1 Dec 2011
We love these modern Thank U cards from San Francisco design studio, Lizard Press. The perfect way to show appreciation – in a super stylish way – for those handknitted socks from Aunt Agnes. About the cards: A little bit of typographic fun, this is the san serif set, script and serif designs also available. [...]
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30 Sep 2011
I’ve been a fan of Anna Cote’s designs for years – and the 2012 is a beautiful example of her work! about the calendar This 2012 calendar is a collection of my original flora and fauna illustrations. It is rich in color and layered graphics. Brighten your desk or cube, or give as a gift! [...]
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27 Sep 2011
Just adoring this personalized giraffe print by Little Leo Lion. Check it out! Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend
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27 Jul 2011
These picks are inspired by a recent road trip that included a few stays on Route 66 including the Wigwam Motel – as seen in the “Have You Slept in a Wigwam?” postcard featured below.
What’s your favorite?
1 Comment » | Tags: design, independent design, independent designers, jewelry, modern cufflinks, road trip, route 66, route 66 art, route 66 jewelry
25 Mar 2011
These business cards by independent designers are sure to make any business stand out from the crowd. Some are letterpress cards, but all are made and customized for the individual client. Not everyone can afford to have a custom design, but these design are all so fabulous they won’t look remotely cookie cutter. What’s your [...]
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4 Mar 2011
I love these modern, but rustic pieces of art. The art work is made from wood scraps that are hand painted and arranged within a wooden frame. The price range from $55 for a 6″ x 6″ piece to $700 for a pair of 20″ x 20″ pieces. + VISIT PAINTSQUARE WEBSITE Digg this post [...]
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25 Jan 2011
What better way to show my love for design, than featuring an array of Valentines inspired goodies from independent designers. If you want me to include your favorite, leave a comment and a link and I’ll check it out….I might even add it to the gallery. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed [...]
3 Comments » | Tags: heart art, heart card, heart jewelry, heart necklace, heart ring, independent designers, modern heart jewelry, modern heart necklace, valentines card, valentines gifts, valentines jewelry
27 Oct 2010
A couple of years ago – yes, it’s been that long – I featured 5 Modern Mobiles on the WHATdesigners.com website. Since that time I have moved blogs, lost the images, and well, it’s time to do a little update. I have featured modern mobiles from 4 of the original 5 designers – the last [...]
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27 Oct 2010
I just received an email from artist Esther Kokmeijer letting me know about a show she is participating in. Thankfully, the email included pretty pictures so I was inspired. So, if you’re in the Hague anytime before November 21st, you might want to check out…….Tracks, Traces and Transformations A project on art directly related to [...]
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18 Oct 2010
White might be the most modern of colors – beautiful, simple and sometimes wholly impractical. Today’s inspiration came from the Etsy – and the white ceramic hanging pod vases that found their way into my inbox.
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These picks are inspired by a recent road trip that included a few stays on Route 66 including the Wigwam Motel – as seen in the “Have You Slept in a Wigwam?” postcard featured below.
What’s your favorite?
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Green is such a spring color, and this week it’s an even more timely pick with St Patricks Day around the corner. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later [...]
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What better way to show my love for design, than featuring an array of Valentines inspired goodies from independent designers. If you want me to include your favorite, leave a comment and a link and I’ll check it out….I might even add it to the gallery. Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed [...]
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