The Hunt: Animals

There are animal influences everywhere nowadays from the deer and antler craze in the stationary world to the names of bands such as Grizzly Bear and Artic Monkeys. I thought this post would be fitting if I showed you some of the latest little creature related web stuff that I found (minus the turkey).

Introducing the beautiful pieces by Dare Song – Love Louis the Horse 

Sharon Montrose’s adorable and simply animal photographs  

Very chic soft toys by Bookhou

The engrossing tale of Daily Coyote

Andrew Zuckerman’s new book Bird -  stunning video on the site you MUST watch

Lion Medallion Ring by Species by  the Thousands

Silly Rabbit. Tricks are for kids

I know this is for kids but I would totally wear this! As seen on Tas-Ka.

NYMag "wedding" rings for your napkins

Hooray my custom napkin rings are hanging with some pretty cool wedding stuff from ETSY all chosen by the weddings editor at NYMag. Check it out.

Also I finally posted the custom silhouette mugs that are a collaboration with Miss Crowland!

Inspiration: Bug Art

 

Ikuko Iwamoto

Scavenger Hunt: Texty

I love type!  I think it is apparent in what I make , but I wanted to show you a few things I discovered this week with some great type and also show the way some designers are using it. We are bombarded by the written word everyday from ads to general products that sometimes it is hard to really appreciate how beautiful it can really be. 

Kidimo’s shop sells the most beautiful vintage signs 

Delightful letters bookshelf from Pieter de Leeuw

These cards by Darling Clementine make me smile and laugh

Elegant Eiffel Tower place cards with stunning script

This acrylic ring set is right up my alley

Super talented graphic designer, Hijirik’s design studio

Scavenger Hunt: Pre-Winter Daydreams

There have been a lot of amazing things floating around the web these past few days. Sometimes it is hard to narrow down just a few things to highlight especially as we start to hibernate for winter and the holiday season is upon us. I hope you like what I discovered this week including a few design and art goodies.

Evolution’s selection of Botanical Prints – love this Male Fern

Is it calendar time already? It seems like every blog is doing their round up.

An inventive way to use coffee sacks

These knit acorns are delicate and the perfect fall gift

Perfectly Chic look grounded in neutral colors with a little shoulder detail!
(I'll pretend this is me)

Stunning prints and typography

Mieke Willems’s web shop is magical literally!

Sub-Studios’ latest venture into the gallery world called the Working Proof

Where are they now: Napkin Rings

Some clients are a dream like Elizabeth Schuppe. Not only is she a talented artist, but she gave me the design challenge to come up with images for her guest rings. First I suggested +1 but with 3 separate guest rings it would be too confusing. In the end we did a nature theme. I like them very much and so does her husband who took this beautiful shot with what he calls the Martha Stewart Lens. LOL!

Here is my original photo of the number rings that gave Elizabeth the inspiration for her custom order.