Archive for December, 2008
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Award-winning multimedia artist, skin illustrator, photographer and sculptor – how ever you refer to her, Emma Hack is a talent. Although based in Australia, Emma’s work is commissioned from all four corners of the Earth.
Her 2008 wallpaper collection is incredible – painted models becoming one with their patterned backdrops. This effect would be an incredible show-stopper at an event.
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As I sit typing this post, my wrist aches. I can feel the first signs of carpel tunnel rearing their ugly heads. After all, I just spent a marathon 3+ hours working on my new header. No pun intended (get it?…’head’er). It scared me the first couple of times I tested it; seeing my big mug as soon as the page refreshed. But I think I’ll get used to it. It’s nearly there – just a few minor tweaks and finishing touches. But what do you think?
. Loves it?
. Hate it?
. Meh – don’t care?
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When skies are grey and the weather is minus 30 (with the wind chill), nothing warms the cockles of my heart quite like a Rebecca Thuss photograph. And here I sit, in front of my computer, with a hot mug of cocoa, a cable knit throw around my shoulders and warm booties on my feet, drooling over photo after photo. Visions of sugar plums dance in my head.
Clockwise from top left .
. Take this scintillating petits fours creation. So brilliant…and simple.
. Oh how I would love to attend an event with a cigar tray filled with hand-made, old fashioned confections.
. There’s such a huge trend towards old-school paper decor. And I love the next two images. They would make such a stunning backdrop…
. Nothing says ‘let’s party’ like an eclectic tablescape in vibrant hues.
. And last, but not least…the modern wedding arch? Aaaah.
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Many thanks to Rose of Bonjour Events for recommending blurb as a follow up to my Baby Chapters post. For as low as $12.95 you can create your own blog book…yes, I said blog book (or wedding book . or company portfolio book . or photobook . etc). OMG I feel so behind in the times. So, there goes my flash of brilliance.
A very cool feature of blurb is the ability to sell your photobook to fans online through their bookstore. My personal *fav* . expat.dk.
PS – I’ve been searching for a photobook service so I can print my wedding pics, but haven’t found anything I like (*sob, sob*). That is, until I found blurb. I’m going to give it a whirl and will be sure to blog the final product. And, yes, I still owe you pics from the wedding. Soon…soon…
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As you can see by the plethora of ‘related stories’ below, I love cut outs. I’m not sure if it’s because it hearkens back to a time when I delighted in the pleasure of folding a piece of paper 5 times and cutting into it to magically create a snowflake. Or maybe it’s because there’s just something special about how cut outs play with light and often reveal a hidden surprise…
I’ve totally fallen head over heels for Chris Natrop’s work. I came across him after visiting my *fav* new site Living Creatively. Dreamy.
Related stories:
. peeks and shadows
. crazy for cut outs
. die cut tables
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Tags: Design Inspiration
I’m loving Chicago-based Sarah Drake Design’s couture stationery. Each of her pieces are as unique as the event itself. And for the perfect finished touch, her custom stamps (top right) are deeeevine.
Be sure to check out her corporate invite examples. Oh, and of course, her blog.
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Yet another cool idea via Springwise!
Kidmondo, the uber amazing online baby journal has teamed up with Baby Chapters to allow Mom bloggers to select their favorite blog stories and publish them in a beautiful (and durable) hardcover book.
I know, I know, blah, blah, baby. What does that have to do with me? I smell a business idea…I’m hoping that very soon bloggers will be able to easily create their very own hardcover books of their tips and tales…for their own enjoyment.
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