d.Sharp Journal

WP by L&D

Wallpaper Projects : nice ideas and execution in this book by Lauren and Derek from the Curiosity Shoppe. {Speaking if which, it needs to be on my list of stores to visit on our next trip down}

gotta wear shades

I like fun, and these are that - illustrations by Andy J. Miller

Raise your hand

if you think this is funny.

new

Working feverishly on a project, 13+ hours in the studio yesterday on the computer. { we hit 106 in Portland - I am pretty sure my body now consists not of H2O but of popsicle and watermelon juice} I hope to be able to show you what I am working on fairly soon and crossing my fingers on the outcome.

In the meantime, I wanted to share something new for my shop that will be added in few days- antique map garlands to embellish a simple cake. I have always liked the range of colors of maps and globes {hence these + more}, and paired with vintage map slideboxes for favors, think that it is a great palette for a spring/summer wedding.

colorburst

White Box from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

An inspired study of inspiration and creativity by Makoto Yabuki. Found via Limitedhype. Love it!

Honestly,

 I hate to complain. But it is hot, too hot, triple digs. The huge vintage fan is blowing on me, the ball chain pull cord bounces rhythmically against the chrome bullet that houses the motor and my mind refuses to keep with the tasks at hand. It keeps drifting to cold treats and wishing we had ice cream trucks in this neighborhood of ours and then I find myself here, engaging in internet food porn, because even just the pictures bring pleasure.

Wouldn't it be perfect if  this, this, this and this were all nutritionally equivalent to a stalk of broccoli? A girl can dream.

Almost forgot!

Pop over to Design Crush. First, because it is a great read. Secondly, because there is a giveaway that ends soon! Enter to win a mix 'o d.Sharp stuff - all silvery goodies. Enter here -- good luck!

color dots

Oh man, these are gorgeous. The True Color Series by artist Christian Faur transforms hundreds of crayons into engaging, inspired portraits. Found at The Bedlam of Beefy, 'cuz Uncle B. knows what's up.

way back when

Looking through some of my clippings, fun to stumble across features on well known designers early in their career. Above is Todd Oldham's pad. Below is Kelly Wearstler -  modest { + inspiring} compared to her current work.

Ha!

Blogging needs to be in the Narcissism circle somewhere. Don't you think?

{from ffffound}