On Cloud Nine..

Fun little clip for Neiman Marcus. Have a good weekend all!

Directed by : Liz Von Hoene & Margo Weathers

(Thanks for the link Meghan)

Aimée Wilder

I am loving the wallpaper collection by Aimée Wilder. How fun would a kid's room be with that robot or cloud paper? She has a shop here.

This Young House

Don't you love a great home renovation/makeover? See the ongoing transformation at This Young House, it is fantastic what they have done.

(Thanks Andi!)

Kakiyama

I'm sure the rice crackers are delicious, but the new packaging for Tokyo based Kakiyama is what would really entice me to buy them. Designed by GT & Canary. (via Lovely Package)

Humanoid

Looking at the Netherlands based Humanoid line, made me smile big today. I like the look of their collection, their office space, and this reminded me a bit of the Simon Evans post.

Fredrik Marsh

I can't put my finger out exactly why, but I am drawn to abandoned spaces. These left behind Dresden apartments photographed by Fredrik Marsh are very beautiful to me, perhaps it is the thought of what was once there, and the fragments and patterns of life left behind.

(via Set Design Thinking)

Flickr Design

I am thrilled about Flickr Design which showcases inspiring graphic design pieces found on Flickr. Check it. (via Design Dust)

(image from here)

Simon Evans

I am fascinated by the interesting concepts of London-born, Berlin based artist Simon Evans' current exhibition now showing in NYC at the James Cohan Gallery. Have you ever thought of photographing and writing about all you have? What is your most prized possession(s)?

"The title of the show Island Time is a reference to Robinson Crusoe and the hand-made objects that were critical to his survival on a desert island—a metaphor that draws connections between the state of being shipwrecked, to the role of the artist as an outsider, to the artist's personal biography living as an expatriate in a foreign city. Evident in the work is Evan's preoccupation with counting and charting—an activity also key to survival as a castaway."

I also really like the piece below called, "One Hundred Mix CDs for New York." It makes me think twice about actually burning cd mixes again and making pretty covers for them. See more of his work here.




(via hammerheadsharkattack)

Shapeaspect

I like this simple and clean record cover design by Shapeaspect.

(via FFFFound)

Kate Spade

I popped by the Kate Spade website and was delighted to find a fun and colorful video introducing spring.

Papabubble

The artistic cult candy store Papabubble based out of Barcelona, with shops in Tokyo, Amsterdam, and New York is a (new to me) favorite find. Although I have yet to try them, their little candies and lollipops look like little pieces of Venetian glass, and some of them even have tiny icons or messages inside. (See a video more about them here) I also dig their overall branding and 'lab style' aesthetic. Who is a fan?

The Joel's home

I was reminded about how much I love this color palette from Katie Lee Joel's home designed by Nate Berkus as seen in Domino. Mmm... that kitchen.

(via Habitually Chic)

Margot Barolo

Pretty designed items by Margot Barolo.

By Bo Design

Check out these beautifully designed and functional baby items by genius Scandinavian designer, Bo Ekström. I am especially digging the wall mounted diaper changing system that would be perfect for a small space. Now, to get shops and public bathrooms to install them, ah... wouldn't that be heaven? See By Bo Design for more details.

Shapemaker by Miller Goodman

There are endless possibilities of creations you could make with these hand printed, rubber wood Miller Goodman blocks. Fun for the kids, and even grownups too.

Rachel McGinn Photography

If you haven't heard of Rachel McGinn, well... let me introduce you! She is a photographer based outside of Philadelphia that predominately photographs weddings and kids. I am very much drawn to her stunning artistic editorial and elegant style, and how she is able to capture the joy of the moment. Aren't these photos from a recent Harbour Island wedding shoot, luscious?



I mean, how cute are those ballerinas? See more of her portfolio here.

Tartine Bakery

Speaking of Tartine Bakery, (in the last post) I loved seeing their simple, yet beautiful packaging and identity in this month's Communication Arts designed by Elixir Design. Next time I am in San Francisco, I will be sure to stop by.

Books

Here are some things I am perusing this week and last week. Yikes, I am a little behind with my sharing.

1.Domino: The Book of Decorating - Sad to see the magazine disappear, but this book shares a lovely collection of some of their favorite rooms, a way to savor those decorating looks and tips.

2.Tartine: This is a selection of recipes from beautiful bakery in San Francisco that I have yet to visit. The book is a work of art in itself, and I am in the mood to make something delicious after flipping through these pages, banana cream pie... with caramel and chocolate anyone?

3.Three Cups of Tea : We are reading this in my book club this month. I have yet to crack the pages but I am intrigued by the back cover quote, " The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his remarkable humanitarian campaign in the Taliban's backyard." Anyone read this?

4. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle : Although I am only on disc 3 I am fascinated by this book (which I am listening to on cd). It discusses the lack of agricultural education we have in the U.S. and how we don't really have a food culture. Well-known author, Barbara Kingsolver moves with her family to deliberately eat food in the most local way possible. To learn more check out their website.

What are you perusing lately?

I am going to hit the slopes on this gorgeous sunny day. Have a great weekend everyone!

(image: Jcrew)

Favorite Children's Books

Check out one of my favorite vintage children's books and some other favorite blogger's selections over at Design*Sponge. What are your favorite children's books? (Thanks Abbey!)

Laurent Bourgois

I like this kitchen designed by Laurent Bourgois who is based out of Paris. Aren't the tiles fun?
(via desire to inspire)

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Yet again, I am inspired by the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection. I am digging the fun tights, boots and color palette. Oh, and the handbags of course.

(images from nymag)

Blitzen Trapper

My sis. shared with me another creative music clip. Have you heard of the Portland based band Blitzen Trapper?

le Petit Atelier de Paris

Stunning porcelain pieces created by le Petit Atelier de Paris.

Harry Potter redesign concept

Maybe if the Harry Potter books looked like this, I would read them. Cool concept design by M.S. Corley, who is also making prints out of these. (I know, I know don't judge a book by its cover, but the designer part of me always evaluates cover design first.) Now ... someone go conceptualize those much needed vampire book covers that I haven't read either. Am I the only one who hasn't read either of these series?

To Clarify: I read lots of books with ugly covers, I am just charmed when the actual 'cover' appeals to me. As for Potter and vampires, I've never been much of a fantasy genre reader, or is that what they are classified as?

(via Ace Jet)