Back to School with Nicole Ossola

Thank you Nicole. Makes me miss the good old days.

school crushes

bagged lunches

field trips

and

the smell of a new crayons

Fall is a click away

coming soon

Pencils out. This is worth noting.

Go back to school in style with these cheeky jewelry pieces by Whistle.

I'm on Time.com

Old NY*

Bread Store, 259 Bleecker Street, Manhattan. (February 03, 1937)

*from NY Public library Images

Design to Go!

Scenes from the new pop-up design store at the Port Authority. Kiel Mead and AREAWARE curated the show and I was lucky to have some BROOKLYNrehab items included. I have to admit Kiel and his brother are nice to look at and their mother was there helping to process transactions...pretty darn cute.

For photo sources and more info check out these fine sites:
Coolhunting
PSFK
Flavorwire

Coming Soon

Finally a new product for my etsy store. Just in time for the "Back to School" market over at Poppytalk. I was inspired by tree carving. It is a wonderful primitive artform that I guess is really not good to do for the environment. If you find any nice examples, please post the link in my comments. Have a lovely rest of the weekend!

Love Birds

Thank you Allison for imagining my simple birds as cake toppers. I'm so happy to contribute to such a lovely cake. Congratulations!!!!

Porcelain Envy

I just love the work of Mel Robson. We share a love of type, ephemera, and even pigeons! By way of Distillate.

 

I Crave: Reclaimed Crate Birdhouses

The High Line

I finally went to the High Line yesterday. I just love the views and the amazing design details. Dillier and Scofidio did an amazing job. I couldn't help but notice something black and white jumping out amongst the mosaic of colors and textures that are the backdrop of the city. It was a billboard looking for a paid advertiser. I thought wouldn't it be nice to have art there rather than a silly ad. I nominate Barbara Kruger.