there’s a rawness to this packaging that is really refreshing.
designed by colene blanchet, via the dieline
amazing embroidery by susie cowie…
heath just launched a hand-etched collection of pieces for their season collection. stunning as usual!
happy monday, all! nole at oh so beautiful paper did a feature on these invites i created for jon + alecia. head on over to get all the deats!
design and photos by wit + delight
readers, i’d like to introduce you to PALOMARIE, a freshly launched collaboration between two Texas-based designers. channeling their architectural sensibilities, the designers allow the industrial qualities of the materials shine in their debut collection. the result is simply gorgeous. check out the collection here, and their (highly additive) blog here.
photos: by palomarie
paul and danielle are getting married at the mill city ruins (swoon) on halloween (so fun), and i couldn’t have been more inspired by what they have planned. danielle loved the idea of creating invitations inspired by vintage marquee signs and eclectic typography that referenced the 1920′s era. their color palette was mostly creams and light gray, with a pop of red-orange that will be incorporated through out the space. this color palette is seriously gorgeous.
i love that their invites feel eclectic and unique without becoming informal. the marquee sign references are subtle enough to allow for a vintage-meets-modern look. the tiny amount of orange goes a long way and i’m so glad we decided to incorporate a bit more color. their invites were printed by the fantastic evolutionary press on thick cotton paper. the texture is sooo delicious.
design and photography by wit + delight
quirky UK-based design shop Howkapow stocks all sorts of unique, fun, and colorful designer goodies. my favorites include this daschund print, handmade gold striped clutch, fruit punch necklace, and hilarious animal lamps. they’ve got something for everybody!
head on over and check ‘em out.
this adorable creation is the vespa 400, a micro car made in france from 1957-1961. with the resurgence of the fiat 500 here in america, i could only imagine how many people would be interested in these teeny tiny stylish cars. i’d love to bop around town in one.
via mrs lilen, via retro-rambling
… is getting married tomorrow! there couldn’t be a better time to share the invites i created for her and her fiance, matt.
lauren is the type of gal who isn’t afraid to express her quirky personality and i wanted her invitations to reflect the same. lauren is written all over these! she was really excited about collaborating with me and we had a great time putting these together. i’m not sure there’s a better compliment than hearing from so many people who love her, how very “lauren” these are.
best of luck tomorrow, you two. i wish you all the happiness in the world!
k
dear readers, it has been a VERY busy week. i’ve got a few planned posts i’ll squeeze out by friday, but for now, i wanted to share some goodies i received from Studio on Fire this afternoon. Jon and Alecia’s invites have arrived and I can’t wait to share them with you in the coming weeks. they’re bold, fun, and funky, and look amazing letter pressed. More to come!
design and photography by yours truly
Umbrellas are the perfect place to add bold color and pattern. i’m loving the statement these make. The price is pretty nice as well!
Premium Collection: Starts at $49.95
Classic Collection: Starts at $36.95
oh readers- please check out always remember: life lessons with lucidity, by scott wise for a mid-day giggle.
he’s got some really smart work. check out his word play and proverbs.
i hope you all had a nice weekend! i’m facing a busy week with work, but i’m hoping i’ll have some time to pop in and share a few gems with you all.
i was thrilled to get a sample of some work i finished last month in the mail today! here’s a sneak peak of the save the date i made for danielle and paul. the printing is gorgeous, done by evolutionary press. i can’t wait to share her entire suite with you! the pieces were inspired by vintage movie signs. so fun.
image and design by me.
Don’t you agree? Here in Minneapolis, the #1 bike-friendly city in America, biking is more than a means of transportation; it’s part of many Minneapolitan’s lifestyle. I swapped my car for a bike about 3 years ago and haven’t looked back. Maybe it’s the endorphins, or the cool breeze on your skin, but few things feel as good as riding a bike.
That’s why this video by Minneapolis agency Colle + McVoy resonated with me. Created on a next-to-nothing budget for the non-profit Bikes Belong, the goal was to capture the joy and magic of riding a bike. Bold animated graphics are projected onto buildings and bridges as bikers ride through the city at dusk. It’s an optimistic, inspiring, and beautiful interpretation of the freedom a bicycle can bring.
Be sure to check out the following links:
+ Full length video here.
+ Sign the People for Bikes pledge here
+ Learn more about Bikes Belong here.
i just finished up a really fun save the date design for a very fashionable lady planning a very fashionable wedding. we’re going to press this week, but i had to share some of the inspiration behind the design. can’t wait to get started on her invitations!
make your own luck bangel from kate spade, skirt from vince, images from confetti system tumblr, chevron print by jonathan adler
i’m really enjoying Aled Lewis’ self initiated project Make Something 365. his series of vignettes using plastic toys and clever captions got me giggling this morning. read the interview with Lewis on my modern met and be sure to check out his behance page for more updates.
GOOD magazine asked readers to submit solutions for redesigning recipes. all 22 of the featured submissions are really amazing, but i especially loved the simplicity and playfulness of katie shelly’s solution. check them out here.
black, red, and a little bit of gold. some of my favorite products inspired by the classic palette.
masking tape, eames chair, flats, joie de vivre banner, black cards, lovers notebook, celine handbag, polish, blossa glogg saffron flavored mulled wine
