Now this is living teeny-tiny! Industrial designer Dirk Dieter's Pacifica, CA home is just 250 square feet, but I love how he still has a garage and a garden {which is more that we've got going on in our mansion-size-in-comparison 1300 sqft. condo}! He got compact living so well that he started a "streamlined living" furniture business on the side. (via Core77)
Wow is that pink! Despite it, still love this Happy Tear print (available at the LFOP shop on Etsy) by The Little Friends of Printmaking, a husband-and-wife team out of Miwaukee, WI. Also check out their site and blog for more info.
This arrived today! And although it looks amazing online, it is even more so in person (and certainly more so than this picture). I was also expecting that it might be a tad bit flimsy, but this sucker is sturdy AND beautiful. Now, if only my bike would hurry up and be un-backordered.
Also, my PG-10 Super arrived the other day and I did my first prints tonight. I was too excited and impatient to do a good documentation of the process. . .and I figured there's plenty of those out there already ;) I plan to take some better pics tomorrow with better light.
I also made a run out to an antique store near downtown that has great books for a dollar (ONE dollar) or less. There were a couple vintage travel books with these gorgeous maps that I just couldn't pass up for a buck. I'll get better shots up on my {much neglected} Flickr one of these days.
Well, my week has certainly ended much better than it started out and I hope you've had a good one, too!
One Sharpie + one line + one amazing illustrator + one great song= one wicked Field Music video. Reminds me of Picasso's"one-liners." (via swissmiss)
What's with the blue jeans and a black turtleneck? If Steven Heller couldn't get him to answer, I suspect we'll never know! (via design observer)
Hey! I know this is not black and white. . .but I love, love, love the decorative typeface on this letterpressed hey notecard by typeHigh. I'm usually a clean and simple kind of a gal when it comes to design, but lately I've really been into intricate traditional and period-style ornament. Earlier today I was flipping through a book of old Victorian house plans that had the most beautiful ornament which this reminds me of. . .I'll have to get some scanning going and hopefully post on that later.
If like me, you're also having "a bad case of the Mondays," maybe one of these mean cards (also by Julianna Holowka) would hit the spot. Or person.
Seeing Good Shape Design's Flock print at dooce and design*sponge reminded me to pop over to see what's new over at GSD. I love this Sgt. Pepper tee (below) as well as Looped, Z Ribbon and the Lines in Circles Mug (never enough mugs for me!):
I only stop over at the Make blog every once in awhile cause all that electric wiring and such kind of scares me, but this thing handmade number crunching thingamajiggy (i mean binary marble adding machine) they had posted today is pretty amazing (and made of wood, so not as scary). . .and it's fun watching the marbles drop, kinda like Plinko. I like that he notes it is only limited to 6-bits. Good-looking AND smart is my kind of a thing.
Beautiful ceramics by yasha butler. . .I love how this one is named extrovert:
this one is introvert:
(link via design*sponge)
I'm very excited to read that Gocco supplies will be available via Paper-Source! (via craftzine)
Just in time for summer, JoEllen of Harajuku sent over her adorable line of handmade swimwear:
Here's where you can find all the black and white suits, but also lots of lovely colors and patterns available at harajukuswimwear.com and on Harajuku on Etsy. Thanks, JoEllen!
Design*Sponge's sneak peeks (inspiring photos of interiors of designer's homes) now have a home of their own. Also, be sure to check out the latest ask a designer with mav of port2port press and this gorgeous chair redo (using and old chair AND and old set of curtains) over at todd oldham studio blog. Always such great finds over at D*S!
I didn't even know TypeCamp existed. . ."who wouldn’t want to spend 5 nights on an island while talking about and working with type" with Marian Bantjes as one of your counselors? My question, exactly! (via quipsologies)
It's always a little funny to my age and still receive birthday checks in the mail, but hey, it's rude to refuse a gift, right? I'll admit, I had a great time spending my birthday loot on. . .
+This basket (which I got on eBay from shopmoco):
To go with this bike (which sadly is backordered):
+earBuddy case so my earbuds don't get lost in my purse
+And the pièce de résistance (this one was b-day loot plus a little extra I've been saving up for this very thing):
I'm on a color binge tonight ;) And am crossing my fingers that this will indeed be reprinted when I Am Still Alive's online store relaunches: (image from iamalive.net, link via atsf)
Perfect for a spot on our blank bedroom walls, don't you think? And yes, I do realize our room needs a lot more help than just some pics on the walls. . .we're working on it!
Irene over at Bloesem had a post about the absolutely gorgeous work of so*sage:
I love the mix of papers, colors and organic shapes. . .even though it's all in color, it's still right up my alley! Their blog is mostly in French, which I don't speak a lick of, but is still an inspiring stop. And also be sure to stop by so*sage on Etsy.
Unique jewelry from Cursive Design that uses lace in such an unexpected and beautiful way. (link via bluelines)
You'll love designer slash model. (via)"Sometimes I wonder, is my work beautiful because I'm beautiful? Or am I beautiful because my work is beautiful? It's probably little bit of both."
A Pantone Phone to go with a Pantone Mug! However, I am a little bummed that they didn't name the color by the actual PMS numbers. . .when you say 'red,' is that like 200 or more like 193?(via design-milk)
+You can now search the entire archive of ReadyMade mag projects online. Yes, you heard me right. . .Entire. Archive. Online.
+I love me some swaps and paperbackswap.com is pure genius! It's much more rewarding than {never} selling something on Amazon for $0.50.
+I just finished reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (family of 4--including a teenager--decide to spend one year eating only locally grown food; also check out the website) and highly recommend it (as does TreeHugger) if you're into that kind of a thing like I am. . .I consider it part of my prep course for moving to Sky.
+The wrong site to be looking at 11:30 pm, but Green Tea Cheesecake White Chocolate Brownie is definitely going my 'must try' file.
+This personality test was pretty fun to take and pretty accurate. (via sk-rt)
+Absolutely amazing stop motion video made with dice. . .oh yeah, and a pretty great song, too.
(via The Skinny)
Oh where, oh where can I use this lovely limited-edition hand screen printed Cranes fabric from AuntyCookie on Etsy? P.S. It also comes in red and turquoise.
Custom hand-stamped jewelry and accessories from Accessory a la Mode on Etsy would make a lovely gift for bridesmaids, weddings, new moms (and dads, too), graduations, you name it!
And as it is that time of the year and we're off for a long weekend to celebrate my sister's {which I always like to say " technically my sister-in-law, but who needs to use longer words that necessary"} college graduation, so wishing you all a wonderful weekend and see you next week!
Remember the lovely work of Minna Rundberg? Thank you to 'anonymous' poster out there who shared a link to where you can purchase her work online at aktuella. The site is thankfully in English, which I now stand correct that this is actually a tray table and not a tiered plate rack and plates. . .even better!
I'm a sucker for {almost} anything with type and I'm loving these wire numbers from Kristin Mays on Etsy. Besides looking pretty fabulous on a wall, at only about 4"x6", these would make really cute hang-tags on a gift.
And speaking of gifts. . .a little belated announcement that yesterday was my {take a wild guess at what} birthday =)
Apartment Therapy NY had a post on the beautiful work of photographer William Abranowicz. . .all I can say is wow and I think I need to visit Greece! (photo from www.williamabranowicz.com)
Anna over at Absolutely Beautiful Things had a link to a great new blog, Small Space Style. I much prefer small, cozy spaces and places (like this, this, this and this). Here's a sampling of a few wonderful finds by Small Space Style:
I would look forward to laundry day here!
LOVE.
Shelves galore are essential to maximizing a small space.
Small is good. . .except when it comes to computer screens!
It's definitely dogs over cats for me. . .love these Pack of Dogs side table, stool, bench, bookshelf, magazine rack, newspaper holder, bookends, or whatever (from the same folks that brought you Fill in the Cat)! (link via the style files)
Coudal decided to extend the SwapMeat through the whole summer. . .of course they did, who doesn't like getting mail and free stuff. Check out their ever growing list of items or even get your own copy of some of the cool stuff that's been sent it.
Honestly, once I saw a bit of the supporting campaign, call me crazy but the London 2012 logo IS growing on me. . .although I don't have epilepsy. Anyways, if you think I'm crazy, here's ten reasons from some folks that are in the minority, but who've got that walk to support the talk. Whatever your opinion, it's definitely getting some great buzz about the Olympics going. . .and that just might be the genius of it all. (links via)
I've seen this posted on a several blogs and it's a new stop on the web that's got me clicking all over the place! Think Digg for girls, created by the skirts for the skirts.
I really try to be a positive person in general and I usually don't do negative posts, but hmmm. . .maybe this will look cool in the year 2012? Cause right now I'm not so into it. . .although, who knew that high-waisted pants and Ray Bans would be "in" again. I'm hoping that Brand New will have a review on it very soon. . .
I really like concept of this wallpaper (Words Spoken Quieter than Actions by Chloe Perron). . .reminds me of Graham & Woods Frames wallpaper. (link via design-milk)
Being the graphic design nerd that I am, of course I want one of these mugs. Also, be sure check out Fishs Eddy's collection {which lucky me got to stop in at their brick-and-mortar when I was in NYC!}. (link via bloesem and atsf)
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