Oh Joy!

endless inspiration...

...from graphic design legend, Paul Rand...

i'll find a way...

The first business I ever had was as a calligrapher when I was 14 years old. I put flyers and my business card in neighbors mailboxes and would address envelopes and certificates for anyone who wanted it. So, there's always been a soft spot in my heart for calligraphy and any exploration of hand-written type. I love this series of sketches and explorations from a calligraphy class in Brazil. And this one (shown) is especially lovely.

pretty little shapes...

...on graph paper...by jenism....

feels like summer...

...love this series styled by Lynsey Fryers...

wow...

....pink goodness on wheels...photo by Miss KCC {via Ruby Gatta}...

UPDATE: the print is now for sale right here!

flowing yellow...

...both beautifully styled by Sarah Cobb...

{top image for Muse, photographed by Hans Freuer, bottom image for Mixt(e) photographed by Jam.}

may snippets...

{left to right, top to bottom: lace headboard and floral chairs from Living Etc. May 09, and hanging florals from the Free People May catalog.}

wall decor...

 

I'm not sure exactly what Tailored by England is, but I do know that this signed painted on the wall advertising their brand is so stinking beautiful...would be beautiful inside or outside a studio space...

(UPDATE: This is the logo for...surprisingly...a sports brand called Umbro. Located in the UK..see more here}

lovely letters...

...by on the table...

sunset balloons...

...so so pretty...by Tiara Mia...

rich warm wood + color...

...I cleared through 3 years of saved magazines this weekend and archived my favorite clippings. A few images from the past to share with you...examples of rich wood surrounded by pops of color...

{images from, left to right, top to bottom: desk from Elle Decoration Oct 2006, striped chair dining room from Vogue Living Mar/April 2006, outdoor/indoor living room unknown, and paint bottles from Vogue Living Mar/April 2005.}

mermaid matches...

...designed by the amazing restaurant and food packaging designer Louise Fili...

happy friday + suturno...

Happy spring everyone! Today, I leave you with these great patterns and pieces by Madrid-based textile designers SuTurno...have a great weekend!

book cover archive...

...this just may be the best site EVER...

geometric color...

...lovely layers upon layers by Coup...

stunning...

...little folded books by freshly found...

illustrated typography...

...by kate forrester...

before & after...

...from a sweet little French movie, Le Ballon Rouge...

beautifully crafted type...

...by French design firm My Beautiful for L'Épicerie...

stunning in white...

...by photographer Pamela Hanson...