Found Inspiration
I love visiting antique stores and there is no shortage in my area. Yesterday my husband gave me the day to myself so I went to four or five different antique stores and saw many sources for inspiration. The best kinds are lettering, past designs and patterns. I love the paper ephemera that can be found at amazing prices and most of all I love anything to do with drawing, drafting or design – go figure! And lastly, I found this light at a... Read More
Score!
My husband was out and about yesterday and stopped at a nearby Antiques Barn to pick up this ‘cabinet’ (if that’s what you call it) for me! I’ve wanted it for weeks but every time I would stop they weren’t open. Well he’s just nice as peaches to have picked it up for me. YAY! Don’t mind the messy garage in the background! The ‘cabinet’ has finger-pulls for the drawers and craftsmanship all over.... Read More
Odds and Ends
I love odd-ball stores and Kiosk definitely falls under that category in my opinion with items like the Mouth Teach Tool: or the Lift-off Bicycle Basket … or the German Birdhouse … or you might want the Cast Iron Waffle Iron or what about some Tiny (Wallet-Sized) Letter Stencils? Fun! It’s not the point that they are odd really, but rather that they’re unique. As designers we are always looking for something to spark our imaginations... Read More
Vintage Inspiration
Today I was doing some research for a project and came across a wonderful but unexpected source of inspiration. Vintage postage stamps. The best place to purchase them I found, was on eBay of course. If you’re looking for something new and unique try SeaJay Stamp and Coin on eBay. Read More
Louise Fili
My inspiration for today is the amazing Louise Fili. She is the owner of Lousie Fili Ltd., a design studio that specializes in logos, packaging, restaurant, type, book and book jacket design. Lousie was a senior designer for Herb Lubalin for two years during the late 70′s, an art director of Pantheon Books from 1978 to 1989 and has received much recognition for the designs created. She has been an author and co-author on several books, one... Read More
Jock Strap font
Yes it’s a font, made out of jock straps. Brilliantly named Jockstrap-font. So funny and so well done that I had to post about this one. I found it over on Pier Gustafson a site filled with talent and lots of hand drawn illustrations and lettering. Definitely an inspiration spot! Read More
Vintage Ads
Western Electric Need inspiration? Check out these vintage ads over on Well Medicated. I love the Western Electric one of the phones! Brilliant! Crescendoe gloves Is is just me or does this ad look like it could have been by Saul Bass? Burton Cool Suit Some more inspiration for the Beastie Boys, listen all y’all it’s a Sabotage! (See the video if you think I’m insane) Read More
More Selby
I visited The Selby site again and found even more inspiration. I wonder how many hits this site gets? The Selby The Selby Images above are from the home of Cheri and David, stylist/illustrator and graphic designer/musician. The Selby The Selby Above are images from the tattoo studio of Scott Campbell, I love the lettering and stencils over the dollars!!! Read More
Inspiration from Knoll
Looking for inspiration or do you have an obsession with well-designed chairs? Me too. I love looking at the amazing photos on the Knoll Photo Bank/Media Library. From interior shots to product views, and images from showrooms around the world; your mid-century sweet-tooth will be satisfied. Bertoia Collection Most of the images you find in your search results can also be seen used in the catalogs and brochures from Knoll. I love the ones of individual... Read More
I’m No Good
I love Amy Winehouse, no matter what troubles she may be going through. Her music, and especially her voice are absoutely amazing! Read More
