Ink & Sentiments

A Life Style Change -Location Independant

2009-08-12T09:07:00.000-07:00

i have often toyed with the idea of freeing myself of my stable home/work life and taking a huge chunk of time off to live a little nomadically. I mean you only go around once and why waste time and effort into sustaining a life style that you may look back on with many what ifs and I should haves. A blog i read called the Nu Nomad has some very interesting and inspiring stories of how and why people go location independant.

Could you do it? Store or sell all your worldly possessions and take to the road, seas, or air in search of a unique way of life tailored to your liking? As you can tell I am on the fence, waiting for lightning to strike so I can take the big leap. One day i say to myself. Seriously, no maybe next year... or the next...I need to just quit dreaming and GO.

Sci Fi becoming SyFy

2009-07-09T11:00:00.001-07:00

I really wasn't sold on the the SyFy logo when I first saw it back a few months ago on Brand NewIn March.

I actually thought it was too cheerful for the network and a tad feminine. But after watching syFy last night ( Ghost Hunters -dont judge) though I see where they are going with it and I think the agency Proud Creative has done a really nice job with the rebrand. It's fun, uses tons of really great motion graphics and I really like how they are handling the transition of the new logo with these commerical shorts by Blind Visual Propagana .

Well done! you can see the rest of the work they did for the rebrand right here.
image via Brand New / Underconsideration

One of my favorites from Milan Design week

2009-05-05T08:21:00.001-07:00

They remind me of - well actually seriously resemble mini electrical towers. With the colors and its simplicity I really want one.

These wire frame pieces are done by Nicola Sartorio at Ècal University of Art and Design Lausanne .

You can check out other pieces for the show here. Or read more about the pieces the students at Ècal presented here Here.

photo via core77

New AIKO - Love Monster exhibition

2009-04-27T13:35:00.000-07:00

I have posted about my love for FAILE before but I just came across some new stuff from FAILE Founder- AIKO. She has new pieces up in an exhibition called Love Monster at the Joshua Liner Gallery. I am so happy that they have the pieces from the show up as I would never have gotten to New York to see them, so Thanks! Below are a few of my favorites from the show.

New Blog Template Design!

2009-04-06T10:15:00.001-07:00

Check out this lovely blog design made for The Happy Rabbit's Guide to Style. It's a fashion blog with great tips, recommendations, and articles . So get on over there and add it to your blog roll!

Sanna Annukka at Marimekko

2009-04-03T14:21:00.000-07:00

I LOVE Sanna Annukka's illustrations and I am very excited to see her work at Marimekko. i cant wait to get some fabric and make something sweet. I do need some new place mats.... hmmmm. Check out the rest of her prints for marimekko right here.

image via Marimekko

Great PBS series E2 - Grey to Green

2009-03-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

I don't know if many of you are aware of this PBS series E2, but if you have some time to spare this series is amazing and inspirational and I highly recommend it. There have been at least three seasons of this and the series is broken up into sub catagories like design, transport, water etc. One of my favorite episodes from this series is Grey to green which I caught again while flipping through channels.

In This episode Grey to Green the focus is on the waste that construction produces, sustainable architecture and reuse of the construction materials around us. It asks us to think of the structures we build as temporary and to build in the mindset that this structure will be taken down , moved, or reused eventually. One civil engineer on a particular project takes on this challenge with the construction of his new home.

You can watch PBS's video podcast about the episode below Or watch the entire episode here.

New Faile prints!!

2009-03-17T07:12:00.000-07:00

These are from the "Lost in Glimmering Shadows" show the just had in London. Again, why do I not have an endless supply of cash and plane tickets? This show looked sick!! Their new prints are up in their shop. A little out of my budget, well, lets be honest-A LOT. I will just have to put them on my permanent wish list which also includes an Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair. But I love them so.... You can buy them right here.

Gorgeous new Blog design finished!!

2009-03-11T07:22:00.000-07:00

Hello all! before I forget to put this up. I finished last week another blog design. It for a blog called Nina on Everything, by the most excellent Nina walker. This blog is great!, so check it out and add it to your blog list-NOW.

This is effing Genius! Can you make one in Black or Olive drab please?

2009-03-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

Why you ask would I praise this??

Well.. because I camp. and sometimes its in the freaking middle of nowhere, where you have to canoe to a clearing. This would eliminate, the need to shlep a tent anywhere, even a small one person tent that only weighs a few pounds or so, it is still precious real estate on you back or in your pile of gear.< br> I could really use something like this on my trip coming up, and hope someone picks this up to manufacture.

This comes from Core 77 and the portfolio of Justin Gargasz

Now, when I say Log Cabin, this is of course what I am thinking of.

2009-03-05T12:47:00.000-08:00

I want to one day retire to the mountains and have a cabin in the woods off of the gird if possible. I dont know if I can commit to that one BUT if any of this dreaming ever comes to fruition then this would be they type if cabin I am seeing.
architect: Richard Neutra.
via SpaceInvading Click to see more photos.

Where can I find a Tape Dog??

2009-02-25T10:54:00.001-08:00

I mean I never know when I might need to paint stripes on my floor and acurately at that.

This photo is from Wilson Brothers they just did a rather nice retail installation for Nike, check it out on their blog.

Dirty Dishes at Radiant Dark

2009-02-18T10:24:00.000-08:00

I wish I could jet set off to different cities each month to see amazing stuff like this:

These hand knotted rugs are called dirty dishes and are done by Bev Hisey. Amazing!!

They were shown at the Radiant Dark show in Toronto. It had some great pieces by some talented and crafty people. You can see more pics form the show here.

New blog design finished!!

2009-02-17T07:26:00.000-08:00

Everyone please check out Brooklyn Craft to see this lovely new blog design i just finished with the direction of Miss Tamara Stoddard. She makes super cute stuff and is one of my bestest friends ever, so get on over there.

Tampa Bay Dragonboat Race Poster Design Contest

2009-02-10T14:00:00.001-08:00

Here is my entry for the Tampa Bay Dragonboat Race poster contest. Cross your fingers!! I hope I win! Check out info on the the race here.

Banksy -Village pet Store and Charcoal grill

2008-10-23T07:48:00.000-07:00

If you are in the village and have some time check out the Village pet store and Charcoal Grill. This installation was great. The imagery and the commentary about how we treat animals made you think of the ways in everyday life you are unwittingly abusing animals. Just to see the reactions of passers-by and hear the comments about what they were seeing. While I was there one woman asked her friend "why would the bunny be putting on that shit- is that real? bunnies can't file their nails-that can't be real" it was worth it just for the look on her face.

TV on the Radio

2008-09-29T11:44:00.000-07:00

Did anyone see this??? I love this band. Their new album is great.

Now this is the type of needlepoint / cross stitch I love.

2008-09-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

I was parousing Flickr for crafty items I saw this, made by flickr user rubykahn. This is part of a quite large piece. It is amazing.

Medicom Fabrick I heart this pattern

2008-09-10T12:21:00.000-07:00

If you are a fan of Sanna Annukka.

You will love the new line from FABRICK with her pattern. It's simple fun and bright.

I am now going to buy these slippers here. BTW I can only find UK shops that have these.

On the topic of things I covet

2008-09-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

This started with the print on the chair done Phil Barlow for Bradley Hughes.

You can see where I ended up. To my defense I think the overall tone of this has something to do with it being Monday.

Ambassador Mirror by Woodson & Runnerfield

Resin table by Sam Whiteman

marquetry sideboard by Pieter Maes

Accessories by Roost.

Website Project just finished-Client American Building of Chicago

2008-09-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

For American Building of Chicago. I used the blueprint theme and a the rough feel of construction work to guide this design. ITs a CSS site with a basic flash slideshows and some galleries. I think it turned out quite well. Now go and call them if you have a remodeling/construction project in the Chicagoland area!!

I didn't realize Hammer Pants were trending for Winter 08

2008-09-01T15:23:00.000-07:00

This sporty sweat suit version makes this trend even MORE ridiculous!

Hand bound Camo Journal

2008-08-19T16:23:00.000-07:00

This is a journal I made at the request of one of my friends. Usually I make journals that are a little on the feminine side, so decidedly this one had to man up a bit. I recycled a pair of used and abused camo cargos to make the cover, I used a belt loop and inside out fabric to make the strap and trimmed it with a nickel button. It is hand-bound with cotton embroidery floss . The pages are post consumer recycled paper. I hope he likes it!

Baby Blanket

2008-08-19T16:16:00.001-07:00

Here are some phots of a baby blanket I made for a friend for her beautiful newborn baby girl.

I made her shower invitations in a lamb theme so I decided to follow suit with the blanket. It is made from cotton flannel, chenille, and satin embroidery thread.

Pre-fabulous housing

2008-07-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

I am a fan of pre-fab housing. I would love to be able to buy a piece of land in the mountains and plop a nicely tailored and cozily designed pre-fab and call it a day.

The New York Times Arts Section has an interesting article online right now about the Moma exhibit starting on the the 20th called Home Delivery. Check out the mini slide show here.

The Chicago Spire

2008-06-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite architects - Santiago Calatrava, is working on this audacious structure in Chicago. These renderings are sick, especially the one of the view form the 140th floor in the panorama section.

http://www.thechicagospire.com

If you are ever in Milwaukee definitely visit the Milwaukee Art Museum to see another Calatrava creation.

Rad

2008-05-29T12:57:00.000-07:00

New York Design Week Asics booth...DOPE

OwlNOize

2008-05-10T09:45:00.001-07:00

I'm repin' Illanoize and nature in one shot- beat that! This print is done by an illlustrator whose work i really like -Frank Chimero. Check him out and buy his prints online here

Oooohhh boy-bands.

2008-04-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

I remember back in 1989 when I was SO very excited to see NKOTB. Joey was my favorite. This is ridiculous! No one is going to admit to buying tickets for this, they'll just run into their friends/closeted fan at the show and look at them sheepishly. By the way, this is exactly how this scenario will play out for me.

Just browsing Thanks

2008-04-30T12:23:00.000-07:00

I was just looking through the prints on Etsy and came across this one struck me. It's cute and spring-y. Check this out here.

Holi festival

2008-04-08T10:35:00.000-07:00

One spring I will be in India when this is going on. When else do you get to run around as a pantone color?? I hope some one sprays me with 226C.

NCAA tournament

2008-04-08T10:22:00.000-07:00

For the record, I LOVE college basketball. I get WAY into the NCAA mens tournament and this year all my picks were destroyed. I will say that Memphis put on an amazing show and almost had me convinced they were going to win, and I don't not even like Memphis. They ran circles around my top pick UCLA, but in the end they couldn't pull it off against Kansas.

photo via espn

Silhouettes!!

2008-02-28T11:10:00.000-08:00

Umm so where did February go??

Anyways, this site is very cheeky and funny and I need this one in print form.

Pabst Blue Ribbon Art contest??? wha??

2008-02-20T09:19:00.000-08:00

How can I not enter this? I mean two of my favorite things together.

Any suggestions for subject matter? Check it out here

Happy Valentines Day!!

2008-02-14T13:24:00.000-08:00

Non-related, I just bought this print from onefootinfront.com. Her illustration paired with the one liners is subtle, but pretty much dead on and the line work is great. I personally love this print especially because of the Breaking Away reference. So check out her other stuff!

They also offer letterpress cards on their etsy site. mmm letterpress.

Residence in Brazil

2008-02-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

If I was ever to have a patch of land in a virtual paradise ( and no I do not consider Florida a paradise, well maybe semi) aside rolling hills of dense rainforest-like vegetation; secluded with no neighbors immediately next door. I would like a home that looks very similar to this, and yes I too would want a hammock in my living room. Imaging napping there!!

Check this architecture firm out- based in Brazil, for things to dream about.

http://www.andrademorettin.com.br

Stelton Candlestick holders

2008-02-05T10:51:00.000-08:00

I admired these when I was staying in Denmark but I never got around to picking them up. So finally I scored them on ebay, beautifully simple, stainless steel and actually very dainty. I think I'll put some obnoxious neon orange tapers in them.

vacation in Oman

2008-02-01T08:08:00.000-08:00

Not that I am planning on vacationing there but if one were so inclined to make it to the middle east amongst the desolation of the desert and the luming mountain is this DOPE spot to stay at. gorgeous. Check this out and this site for alternative travel ideas, and some really great photos. via been-seen.com

For your sweetie

2008-01-25T09:05:00.000-08:00

why do I not have a gocco?

I can make cupcakes like these, and tons of other stuff.

Effing Hilarious!

2008-01-23T10:31:00.000-08:00

http://www.design-police.org

Cross stitch with a twist- yes cross stitch

2008-01-21T11:10:00.000-08:00

This is for all you granny loving-handmade obesessed.

I don't know what I was googling but I ran across this.

It is brilliant. and I love the urban landscape with the cross stitched tree.

Check out this site http://www.fuldesign.se/nyheter/index.php for more pics and cross stitch patterns.

It's in swedish.

Sweet Site Design

2008-01-19T14:56:00.000-08:00

Gosh, i havent written in a while.
It's Mid January and I think I'll have finally recovered for the holidays. my head is finally out of the clouds.

I'm thinking about a redesign of my website and blog so i've been doing some "research" ie. extensive web surfing
here is a site I found today that is a little much but.. I love the rich color and the concept.
I think I'm leaning towards something a little more simple, but check this out for some eye candy.

http://www.caiocaldas.com.br/

also has some nice logo work on it.

Wes Andersons New movie "The Darjeeling Unlimited"

2007-09-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

God I love his movies.

Card and Package

2007-09-27T11:50:00.000-07:00

Here's the card that goes with the blanket. I finally found a use for those bags that you get with new sheets.

Baby Blanket finished!!!

2007-09-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

It's finished!!! Now I just have to wrap it up all cute and send it off. I really hope she likes it because I had a good time making it.

Baby Blanket

2007-09-19T12:19:00.000-07:00

Here are some images from the baby blanket I've been working on for a friend. She is due in oCtober and I am almost done with it...I hope she likes it!!!!
I will post more when it is finally done.

Craft My Ride!!!!

2007-09-19T08:24:00.000-07:00

So i entered this competition to design a crafy car accessory and I have TWO in mind but I am still trying to decide. I think i'm going to have to take an online poll.

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