the design alphabet: Art

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August 13, 2008

W is for....

Hello!

the W post is being done in stages throughout the day today, I hope you enjoy it!!

Let's start the W's with....

Wall Decals

Do you think the Wall Decal Trend will ever end?? It feels like they have been around for ever, and it is looking like they will be around for a bit longer too!

My absolute favourite Decals are from the lovely Deanna Corso of Stick Meon in Melbourne, Australia. Deanna's range is small, but gorgeous, and I LOVE her Sir Rabbits!

this one above is my favourite : )

(images from Stick Meon)

NOTES:

buy Stick Meon form Deanna's website
see Stick Meon for stockists

Come back for our Wall Decal round-up and a couple more additions to 'W' - and also our book of the week! Bits and pieces will be going up throughout the morning.. it should be all here by early afternoon ... see you soon!!

I'm Back!!

Wall Decal Round-up

OK.. here are my picks..

above: 'crossword' by ellynelly

above: 'walk this way' by ellynelly

above: Tord Boontje Wall Graphic by Moroso

above: 'Alice in Wonderland' by les Invasions Ephémères

above: 'race-ya' by Blik

above: Cadres by les Invasions Ephémères

(images from Velocity Art and Design, les Invasions Ephémères and ellynelly)

NOTES:

visit Velocity Art and Design
visit les Invasions Ephémères
visit ellynelly

Wallpaper

It is pretty obvious that W would automatically mean a post about Wallpaper. And it does. I spent ages looking around trying to find a 'complete' collection of paper that I liked.. I could find bits here and bits there but nothing 'complete'.. until I came across...

Walnut Wallpaper

This place is the mecca of everything super lovely about Wallpaper.. even if you think you will never get to go the Walnut Wallpaper Store in Los Angeles, their website is a fantastic resource for all the best wallpapers there are..."It is now our mission to provide you with the best of new wallpaper designs as well as interesting vintage offerings." - I like it!

(images from Walnut Wallpaper)

NOTES:
visit the Walnut Wallpaper Showroom at 7424 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles. California 90036.
visit the Walnut Wallpaper website

Wallets

It's not often you find 'Wallets' in the 'Design and Art' category, - except for these ones from Poketo...Founded by Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo is an innovator in artist-designed lifestyle wares. To "Satisfy everyone's art lust" Ted and Angie came up with this affordable solution... at only $20 (USD) a piece it's easy and fun to carry Art with you where-ever you go... here's a peek at my faves from the current range..

(images from Poketo)

NOTES:
visit Poketo online
check out Poketo's fab Wallet collection

Book of the Week:

This weeks Book of the Week is newly released: "Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens" by Lena Corwin..

Skip over to The Design Alphabet Bookstore to read the reviews and to add it to your collection - enjoy!

And tomorrow it is X!! I think I'll have to get a bit creative for that one!! see you then!

August 11, 2008

very short, but very sweet

Hi there, I hope your Tuesday is going well : )

You will have to excuse my short (but sweet) post today as my son aged 5, is moaning and groaning in bed with a temperature and sore head - and he needs me! So, I will need to make this reasonably quick! sorry about that!

So here goes...

Enfin, La Voila!

I have always really liked the work of Belgian designer Marijke Janssens. Marijke is the creative talent behind Enfin, La Voila! - a fabulous Etsy store that is definitely worth the visit!

If you are after a hint of whimsy and a splash of stylish kitsch (yes there is such a thing!) and you want to send a note or some invitations that are quirky and fun...then this is the range for you!

Marijke is a seasoned Graphic Designer, and uses her trusty Mac to digitally montage a fantastic collection of patterns and images - Take a peek:

(images from Enfin, La Voila!)

NOTES:
shop at Marijke's Etsy Store

OliveMoonPrints

I have just stumbled across this store while I was scouting around Etsy. From Melbourne (Australia), OliveMoonPrints produce a 50's inspired range of giclee prints and original art.

OliveMoonPrints is in the process of relocating it's Etsy Store to Printspace, so make sure you check out both stores for the entire range - enjoy!

(images from OliveMoonPrint)

NOTES:
visit the OliveMoonPrint etsy store
check out the new Printspace store

tomorrow -
I will post the Book of the Week tomorrow - sorry to rush out of here, but my boy isn't doing so well... see you tomorrow for W! - have a great day!

August 6, 2008

I sat down to write this with a cup of tea and half a packet of choccy biscuits, hoping it will keep me going! I haven't had much time today to put stuff together because................wait for it.................................drum roll please...................I've been asked to guest blog on Decor8 - well I responded to Holly's request for guest bloggers while she settles in Germany, and she said yes!! *thanks Holly!* I am so uber excited, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it, or make enough room in my brain to come up with any contenders for 'S'...but here's what I have come up with, I hope you like it, and find something amongst it that inspires you...

Jenn Ski

Jennifer Skoropowski of Jenn Ski is an award-winning graphic designer and artist who quit her day job in early 2007 to pursue her creative dreams. Jenn's passion for modern and mid-century art and design is evident in her work.

I find her strong, vibrant colours and mesmerizing organic shapes somewhat hypnotising, and it is hard to resist the fluid journey your eyes are taken on as each piece is explored.

Jenn's one of a kind hand painted panels and giclee prints would be a notable addition to any modern home. The hand painted panels are ready to hang and are painted on extra deep canvases. Her super affordable giclee prints come matted and ready for framing...

Take a peek...

(images from Jenn Ski)

NOTES:
visit Jenn's website and online store
read Jenn's blog

Small Magazine

Small Magazine is perfect for anyone who likes to make things and finds joy and fun in things small (and who may also be a parent or kid).

Launched in the Spring of 2007 (and now up to it's sixth edition), this little online book of creative goodness is welcome in my inbox any day.

Editors Christine Visneau and Olivia Pintos-Lopez have been friends since they shared an apartment together in Brooklyn over ten years ago. They started Small Magazine to support creative people working on a small scale and for the small sized.

"We think a return to grass roots creativity is good for the world and in a consuming society we can choose to support small companies and makers, and the independently creative."

Check it out - (and subscribe!)

(images from Small Magazine)

NOTES:
read Small Magazine's latest issue
subscribe to Small Magazine - it's free!
you may recognise Small Magazine from this post where I showcased their Frida inspired photo spread

Sugarloop

Bernadette Sipkes is a print maker and illustrator from Auckland NZ and is the creative force behind Sugarloop. It not surprising that people the world over are snapping up her prints from her humming Etsy store. Her impressive press list (which includes 'the big ones' Decor8, Design*Sponge, Domino Magazine etc, etc) only confirms how good her work is.

Her limited edition prints reflect her inspirations: mid-century kitchenware and textile prints; vintage wallpaper; Scandinavian design; Florence Broadhurst; Lotta Jansdotter; Marimekko and, Lefor-Openo.

Best get over to her store and snap up a piece of her work...

Have a look:

(images from Sugarloop)

NOTES:
shop at Bernadette's etsy store
read Bernadette's blog

The Shadow Puppet Showcase..

Here is an assortment of Shadow Puppet goodies from Etsy... and in case you've forgotten, check back to this post about the fabulous work of Owly Shadow Puppets - have fun!!