Post Mortem Gallery
I am not one for obsessing over the after life, but if you walk into the Post Mortem Gallery – in New Hope, PA – you are sure to be as bewitched as I was. I’ve inserted a gallery at the bottom of the post, so don’t miss all the great items that I got to see in person! The most interesting to me in that shop, was the mourning art (or Art Memento Mori). The owner of the shop was nice enough to engage in some conversation and directed... Read More
Vintage Maps
I decided to take a very imprompu trip to an antiques store today, and came across these maps for a second time. This time I had to get them. The smaller maps have a lovely black/aqua/orange color palette and the large one was printed in 1936 and is in fabulous condition. Most of them are of Canada but I also bought one of New York with a great illustrated map (upper right on the last photo), but I have no clue when it was printed. I’m not... Read More
For the Love of Color
Seriously?! I love color, and this just blew me away – and not because it’s groundbreaking or anything crazy, but because it’s simple and lovely. For the Love of Color, is just that. Just add to your RSS feed and enjoy. Awesome. via @designvagabond 0 Read More
Color Palettes
Where does inspiration come from? Anywhere, from anything, or by anyone. I received an email from Esprit this morning and these shirts made me think, what a great color palette these would make for stationery. And Whoo-la, here they are! And unfortunately I can’t directly link to these shirts due to the way their site is setup (bad thing!) 0 Read More
Same Sex Wedding Inspiration
So I’ve been working on a collection of invites, or something to that extent. And it came to me that I should create custom-illustrated wedding invites for a same sex couple. And it just so happened that right around the same time, Martha Stewart Weddings featured a same-sex couple wedding in their 15-year anniversary issue. So for those of you who are looking for inspiration, here’s an inspiration board for some thought. From left to... Read More
Tattoo Wedding Inspiration Board
Tattoos are no longer taboo. And that makes it all the more inspiring for this wedding mood board I’ve created for those of you looking for something unique. Show off your ink! From left to right, top to bottom: Row 1: Jonas Peterson Photography, Christian Louboutin High Heels, Sailor Jerry Cufflinks Row 2: Born Free T-Shirt on Etsy (for the groom to wear under his tux), Tattoo Invitations custom designed by Faye + Co, Custom Heart Tattoo Broach... Read More
Tweed Ride Philadelphia
How COOL is this? Tweed Ride Philadelphia was held on Saturday where all of the participants wore tweed and rode around the city. Looks like so much FUN! View many more photos on the Flickr page here. 0 Read More
Thorns
Feeling thorny today, not sure why but it makes for great images!!! From left to right, top to bottom: Jesus crown of thorns by Leonski, Frida Kahlo Ornament Set by missbutler, Lee Hale’s Rose Thorn Earrings, Crown No 1 on White by OrbisOrbis 0 Read More
Not for Sale
I love stumbling upon things at flea markets and antique stores but some times I just want to keep them for myself. So this time I did. Check out these beauties I found around Labor Day at Shupp’s Grove and The Key Antiques in Ephrata, PA. However, I do have many things for sale at my Etsy store, Vintage Suburbia. Take a look! From an Advertising Portfolio of Olivia Golden. Double Grip Gauges for the Letterpress. Metal Number Tacks, I... Read More
Commune
Commune is a creative company in Japan with four designers and two bloggers creating astounding work from advertising to identity to packaging. Formed in 2005, Commune has tried to establish itself as a place where professionals from various fields intimately work and communicate with each other, forming a commune. Below is a brief look at their work. I really liked the work created for The Legend of Kung Fu, and the Super Board is even more... Read More
