I turned to Mark the other night and had a big fat whinge about how I didn't think this flu would ever go away and I would feel like this forever. Long Emphatic Sigh.
Sorry for the lack of updates recently... it's hard to impart inspiration when your brain's gone seriously whackadoo.
I am extremely grateful for all the kind and encouraging comments on my last post! You guys rock! I truly have such wise, insightful and beautiful readers. The overwhelming response was, when it comes to this blog I should 'do what makes me happy' and just 'follow my heart' and even though this advice may seem simple and obvious, I think I just needed to hear it! Thank-you for your support! xo
So, I'm off now. I will be attempting to master the art of being non-productive (so I can get over this bug) but before I leave- Do you like the above drawing by David Shrigley? It is available as a tea towel at Third Drawer Down... I think it's kinda cute.
Go grab yourself a supremely awesome, fully-customisable marquee or wood lettering sign from Sideshow Sign Co. You know you want to.
I promise to be jealous.
{ photos from Sideshow Sign Co. website }
mango wood { bread board } from toast
{ jelly letters } by m-inspira { via plenty of color }
{ sunglasses } from ted baker
{ outfit } from ginger and smart
{ happy note } from tokketok { via oh joy }
heart me { cushion } from pony rider
{ necklace } from lovisa
{ just another wallet } from asos
mini { pom pom } hair clip/brooch set from ban.do
sabrina dehoff { bracelet } in 'tropical' from the goodhood store
confetti { top } from gorman
rondo gold { cutlery set } by cutipol from horne
{ nail polish } from kit
Bold and quirky wood type letterpress cards from Igloo Letterpress.
Homework pencil case by Present and Correct from Haus
Salad serving set from Leif
Nail polish in 'Leprechaun Lynch' from Scotch Naturals { via Life's Little Jems }
Experimental typography by Anna Garforth { via formfiftyfive }
Mini sequin heart hairclip/brooch from Ban.do
Mimi CDC dress by Marc Jacobs
Industrial stencil letters from Urban Outfitters
Mask bag by Atsuyo et Akiko from Smallable
Funky juice bottles from Dutch by design { via designlovefest }
DIY wool felt flower hair accessories from Make it and love it
Kissing Stags Flat Purse from Anorak
Repetto BB Patent Ballerina Pumps from Asos
Carpenter pencil set from International Arrivals
Mustard Rose Pillow from jillybeancraft
Made for the Shades case from Modcloth
Tangerine April Showers Rain Loafers from Ruche
Cute neckties from Pierrepont Hicks { via Creature Comforts }
Jello card from Pie Bird Press
Two of a Kind Highballs from Kate Spade's home range
Sustainable Type by Vladimir Koncar
Sunflower plate from Pier 1 imports
Illustration of Twiggy by David Downton
Ladies Bowties from Forage
Beer card from Pie Bird Press
Titan Glass Lamp from Stray Dog Designs
Sweet screen prints by Hayley & Lucas from Keep Calm Gallery.
Felted Foliage Garland from BHLDN
Flex Orange Sofa from CB2
Hey Let's Get Brunch Sometime cards from Kathryn Whyte
Will We Have Rainbows? free printable by Making it Lovely
The Flynn Skirt by Anne M Cramer
DIY Flowers tutorial at Scrapbooks Etc.
'Watch Out Cupid' Bootie by Alannah Hill
Fixed Bike card from Howkapow
'One Big Cow' poster from I Need Nice Things
'Love Sick' Candygram by Jesse Arrington.
{ 01 } 'She Believed She Could So She Did' print by Valentina Ramos from Beehive Co-op
{ 02 } Royal Plantation Elephant Basket from Kate Spade
{ 03 } Green Green Cushion cover from Marimekko
{ 04 } Pink Circles Countess tote from Jonathan Adler
{ 05 } Allergy food flags by Allergy Riders from Lark Handmade
{ 06 } Vintage blanket hot water bottles from My Poppet { via Frankie }
Hope you enjoy this set of holiday gift tags I've whipped up for
you. I had fun experimenting with some fancy hand-lettering! Continue to
download your freebies.
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Top: 'Wonderland' font created with felt tip pens by Eve Duhamel for Fontself
Bottom: 'Tie-pography' created by Ed Nacional. Cards available in his shop!
1 ) Cloud wooden board from Snug
2 ) Nadinoo Spring/Summer 2010 Collection
3 ) Pink stripe cupcake wrappers from The Cupcake Wrapper Co.
4 ) Daily Drop Caps by Jessica Hische
5 ) Note*Shapes paper blocks from Lox + Savvy
6 ) Beautiful illustrations by Ana Laura Perez
7 ) Laboratory Flower Vases from Urban Outfitters
( Oh, and the font I've used in this post, based on the typeface used in the movie "Where the Wild Things are" can be downloaded for free right here. )
LetterboxCo. An online concept store with some great bits n' pieces.
TOP: Illustration by Natsumi Nishizumi.
BOTTOM: Cheese platter by Cinq.
I think I've just found my new favourite beverage! I am totally smitten with this Elderflower Pressé by Belvoir Fruit Farms. It really has quite an unusual flavour and is bubbly and refreshing- perfect for a sunny summer afternoon. I don't even know what an Elderflower is, but I thank god for it.
And yes, the packaging is heavenly and quite possibly a contributing factor to my reverence for this product. I am now really keen to try the other flavours in the series. Melbournites- you can find these at The Essential Ingredient in Prahran Market.
Love these fun, home made printers block stamps by The Upcycler.
Wooden thread bobbin handles- how inspired!! Check out the article here. Such a great DIY idea!
Also love these Toothbrush Holders found at Baileys Home and Garden (via Follow Studio)
How fun and fresh is the use of typography in this collection of children's table linen titled "Mangeur Masque". Designed by Cécile Gonnard for Grain de Couleur Création. (Personally, I think these make great gifts for 'big' kids too!) Cécile was also the talented designer behind the Woodblock Napkins.
Ooh... and while we're on the subject of Anthropologie, aren't these Woodblock Napkins fantastic? I want!!
Although the idea has been around for awhile I still think that using typography around the home is a fantastic decorating idea as it provides such an effective focal point. I love these replica wooden printer's letter blocks from Sage Inspired by Life found on Not on the High Street.
I'm really digging some of the hand-drawn lettering goodness coming out of Australia these days- especially from Grill'd. Their takeaway menu (above) and the wall art in their stores (below) are simply awesome! For more of their illustrative/typographical craziness check out their website. If anyone knows the illustrator responsible for this, please let me know!
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I'm also a huge fan of the Hudsons Coffee wall art by Kleimeyer Industries (below). All very inspirational! :)
