Happy Valentine's Day! Despite being in a nearly 9-year relationship (say whaat), I've never really been one to celebrate Valentine's Day. I'm not one for roses, romance and heart balloon arches, and I don't see a need to celebrate my special day with the rest of the world. However, what Valentine's Day is wonderful for is that it gives you an occassion to tell the people closest to you . . .
Coffee Prints
After a week of continual feasting (and food comas), it seems that coffee is a much-needed addition to the following week. Indonesian artist Ghidaq al-Nizar does something completely different with this beverage - he doesn't just chug it down like the rest of us. He creates a series a wonderfully intricate illustrations with a combination of coffee and fingerprints. Created with his own . . .
Ruthless Endings
“It’s not you, it’s me.” How many times have you heard that? Not too many, one would hope… Portugal-based graphic designer Wasted Rita created a collection of breakup letters. Despite the seemingly cruel messages, the humour and quirky typography is something to be admired. She is self-described as "a natural born agent provocateur, sarcastic as needed and a full-time thinker who must write about . . .
Childhood Attachments
Have a childhood toy that you loved to bits? Well, apparently you are not alone. In his book 'Much Loved', Mark Nixon went around and documented stuffed animals that have been treasured and lost, used and occasionally abused, but never forgotten. The idea of snapping these photos on his Nikon began after noticing his son’s devotion to his stuffed Peter Rabbit. “I was struck by … the way he . . .
Buy Some Love
Something that we do need a little more of in our lives (other than ice cream) are well designed retail stores. With the rise of e-commerce, stores are just often used as the face of the brand – yet when you look at their interiors, facades & window displays, they’re really still not that great for the bulk of the time. There are some that stand out in particular due to their choice in . . .
Sharing Bliss: Paper
Perhaps this post comes a little late as all the big holidays seem to be over. However, if you do need some cards or gift wrapping sometime in the near future, SUGAR PAPER is a brand that should come to mind. Their stuff is great, and will probably delight you as much as it would the receiver. I am a little too really obsessed with papergoods, so browsing at their collections were pure bliss, an . . .
Happy Heart Day!
It's the day after Valentine's Day and I'm sure that you've all had your fair share of photos of couples & roses, some might say way too many...So, I shall post some pictures of a love that we all may share instead. FOOD. Here are some pictures from my collection that shall be shared with you today. May they make you positively delighted (and very . . .
Sharing Bliss: Decorate
Next on the list are ceramics with a touch of whimsy. As I always say, we all need some whimsy in our lives - put some of these on your tables & walls and you'll be all set for the day. Introducing...VICKI HARTMAN. Her story: STATEMENT: Ordinary environments are my source of inspiration. Since I was a child, how people create homes has captured me - what we choose . . .
Sharing Bliss: Kitchenware
It's Chinese New Year at the moment, that means a 10 day holiday over here. No, you didn't read incorrectly - a 10 day public holiday (yay). Been catching up with all my internet browsing and have come across a few gems, so over the next few days I'll be showcasing some of them here. Some things really are too great not to be shared. First off, introducing...HARRIET . . .
Everyday Whimsy
If you'd like to add some happy to your Instagram feed, add @cintascotch. He's been on my feed for quite a while now and certainly has that effect on me, so just wanted to share the love. Ecuador-based illustrator Javier Pérez came up with an illustrated series called ‘Instagram Experiments’, where he uses everyday household objects and turns them into clever, whimsical illustrations. Check out . . .