How are you? I’ve missed you so much. I know that I owe you. Big time. So, I promise that I’ll have more posts soon and a couple of giveaways coming up. The first is next week and it’s a good one {trust me}.
bonjour world bubble print by two string jane: $16.00
There were a couple of posts on Mixed Plate that I’ve done regarding wallpaper {how do you feel about it?}. With so many artists lending their eye for design to wallpaper companies, you really can’t go wrong. I’m finding more and more that I would enjoy seeing every morning when I wake up and every evening when I walk through the door. I am really excited about the launch of the Oh Joy! collection for Hygge & West…
Lovely Leaves – Gray, Blue & White; A Stone’s Throw Away – White & Gray; Petal Pusher – White & Gold ; A Stone’s Throw Away – Gold & Cream; Petal Pusher – Cream & Blue
Have you seen the Turner Classic Movies Poster Project? Illustrator Michael Schwab recently launched it via the TCM “Summer Under the Stars” site along with creative director Rob Reed of 1 Trick Pony. Iconic films and their silhouetted stars grace the posters…
via The Daily Heller on Print Mag
Today it is supposed to be around 80 degrees here in the Bay Area and even warmer tomorrow. While there are people who hate the heat, I have a smile on my face. I am a Hawaii girl, you know, and I dream of days when the sun is shining and my fingers and toes aren’t frozen. My guess is that people will call in sick and head to the beach {and others will be lounging shirtless at the parks – you know what I’m talking about}. Oh, to be at a beach back home…
Surfer Girl Print: $5.00
Lifeguard Tower Print: $10.00
Freedom Print: $10.00
Boards of Summer Print: $10.00
prints by Elgarbo
Sometimes people just don’t get it. Like, babies, for example. So, you have to send them messages. Subliminal messages…
They’re great, right? I just saw the Subliminal Baby Series letterpress posters over at Eva’s shop, Sycamore Street Press. I think they would be funny gifts for new moms and dads.
crying is for babies, you’re getting very sleepy, eating off the floor never ends well: $35.00/ea.
At the Renegade Fair here in San Francisco a couple weeks back I quickly scanned Hillary Bird’s booth. I fell in love instantly! Since I was with a friend who was there for a limited amount of time I decided to breeze through the show quickly and then return to visit with crafters after she had left. Well, I had meant to check back in with Hillary and missed her {I know she was busy when I passed by again}. Needless to say, I was absolutely kicking myself after. I mean, I wanted one of everything…
we rule the world print: $15.00 {this was the first one that lured me in – LOVE!}
fairisle fox print: $15.00
teatime print: $15.00
wolf king card: $4.00
terrariums print: $15.00
hello friend card: $4.00
oh, and I wanted to tell you all one more thing…
freaking love print: $15.00
see why I wanted {ok, still want} one of each?!
That would be Jon Contino’s official title. Only someone as talented a designer, illustrator, and typographer could be called such, right? Here are just a few of my favorite works of this New York artist…
visit his site for more.
Happy Monday! Today’s little dose of adorable to start your week off right…
today’s cute is brought to you by the amazing sharon montrose. see more from these shoots here, here, here, here, and here.
ps – wouldn’t you like to spend the day with her on a photo shoot?
pps – yes, I realize a lot of my little “start the week off right with cuteness” posts involve sharon’s work. can you blame me?
What a pretty start for your Aloha Friday…
Helmut Smits is a Dutch artist based in The Netherlands. His site is full of inspiration like his Rainbow work above using acrylic paints. Simple and pretty, right?
have a happy day!
via designlovefest
This weekend is the 3rd annual Renegade Craft Fair here in SF! Hooray! I can’t wait to check out all of the artists. I’m making it a point to visit some old friends and to finally meet some new ones in person.
A few booths I will surely hit are…
Will you be there?
Renegade Craft Fair
July 31 & August 1
11am – 7pm {both days}
Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion
Whenever I go to a book store, I make sure to visit the Children’s section. There is something about the creative way that authors write the moral of the story that I love {guess that’s why they are authors}. And have you noticed how beautiful the illustrations are for kids? It really is inspiring. I came across Emma San Cartier’s site and it was full of work that reminded me of how much fun it is to browse through my favorite bookstore area. I can just imagine all of these lining the pages or gracing the covers of editions I would enjoy having in my collection. Do you peruse the Children’s Book Section at stores?
Speaking of books…Check out the one that Emma recently illustrated.
Did you?
I had all of these grand plans to work on some creative projects. Well, I’ll try again tomorrow.
Make Something Good Today Large Print by Please Be Still: $39.99
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