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.

Scavenger Hunt: Natural Beauty

October reminds me of the summer we never had here in NY. The rain is gone and it is all sunshine and blue skies! I've been outside as much as possible. This week all I can think about is nature and flowers so I have tried to find things that could inspire you and fit into this theme. I am particularly smitten with prints listed below….

Stunning posters by Claire Nereim – the flowers really pop against the black background 

Fascinated by Amy Ruppel’s State Insect Series I went with my home state  Maryland the brown tones were perfect for Fall! 

Ban.do’s new Black Label

New Online Home Décor Magazine called Lonny 

Supernatural Butterfly Necklaces! 

Suzanna Zak’s stunning photographs

Pretty quirky and amazing Amanda Barr Finger Puppets!

Unbelievable post on Treehouses that makes you want to run away from home

New Store: Sunday Love

 Willimasburg is getting a new store off the Lorimer stop called Sunday Love . Come party with me and some new never seen before items from BROOKLYNrehab.

I am a very lucky girl. Surprise gifts!!!

A huge thank you to Chad Merritt of Mon Petite Fantome  for sending me this treasure! Truly one of the most creative and prolific people I know and such a huge supporter of handmade. Buy your own treasures here .

Scavenger Hunt: Cozy Home

This week’s post is all about decorating your home. As winter approaches I start to think about staying at home, warm soups, and how to make my home as cozy as possible. I love collecting vintage furniture and adding to my already enormous collection of great flea market finds. I think it might be time to head to Brooklyn Flea or rent a car to go outside the city maybe for some apple picking and also to see what else I can find!!

Lovely refurbished White and Red Fan

Three Potato Four’s keen eye and great style make it a must see any time you go there 

Beautiful Tea Towels that are hand screen printed. 

A Beef Stew recipe that looks delicious 

I love the MAKE IT category on Design Crush she has amazing ideas! 

Hemmingway’s House which although looks very spring/ summer, but I still can get loads of inspiration from it. 

Have you seen this dishware from Sandra Monat?!! 

Paula Hayes’s little worlds