September 2010
40 posts
Illustrator: Maciek Blazniak →
Adorable work by children’s book illustrator, Maciek Blazniak. Looking at these makes me feel like a kid again.
Spring 2011 Missoni →
Pretty colors and designs from the Missoni Spring 2011 line. I see Mexican and African influences in these pieces. Tribal prints are all over the runways these days.
More pics here.
Happy Socks →
It struck me the other day that I haven’t worn socks in months! Socks or pants at all for that matter. Since it’s getting cooler though it looks as though I need to get over this fact…
Illustrator: Charis Tsevis →
Incredible work by Charis Tsevis. Inspiration here came from the Turkey 2010 Basketball World Championship. I love the colors and the sense of movement in…
Illustrator/Designer: Matt Lehman →
There won’t be a music video this Friday since I’m traveling for a wedding and didn’t have to time to write the post, but I wanted to share this illustration I came across of Maroon 5 by…
8 Hour Day Illustration/Design →
Fantastic illustrations and designs from husband and wife team Nathan Strandberg and Katie Kirk of Eight Hour Day design boutique. I would love to get my hands on…
Rooftop Pics →
I had a rooftop party a few weeks ago and my friend snagged these amazing pictures of the Brooklyn and Manhattan skyline on his camera phone while we were…
Suno Designs →
Fun patterns from the Suno collection. The clothing is constructed by recycled textiles from Kenya.
More available at Opening Ceremony.
Geometrical Inspired Accessories →
Cool geometrical inspired accessories from Etsy store Spin Thread. Each piece is embroidered by hand. More available here.
via Street Hanger
Crea Crea Wallets →
I love these colorful wallets by Crea Crea. If I had one of these I’d smile each time I reached for it (even if there were no money inside).
More of the collection here.
Color Light DVD →
Designer Okamoto Hikarishi of Kyouei Design has created a color light DVD that works to change the mood within the home/event. Instead of turning the TV off or putting it on mute and…
Artist/Designer: Scott Albrecht →
Drawings and painted work from Brooklyn based artist/designer Scott Albrecht. I love the inspiration in these quotes. They push you to explore your passion.
More from Scott’s…
Friday Video: The Roots – Don’t Say Nuthin’ →
The Root’s track “Don’t Say Nuthin’” appeared on their sixth studio album, The Tipping Point. The song earned the group a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group. The album…
Free Download: PTAYP 2 – Last Call for Alcohol →
My good friend and fellow blogger, Darien Victor Birks of flwrpt, has recently created a head-banging party mix titled PTAYP (Play This at Your Party) 2: Last Call for Alcohol. It…
Maya Freelon Asante in Madagascar →
Our Color Muse, award-winning artist Maya Freelon Asante, recently took a trip to Madagascar where she installed her beautiful tissue artwork in a gallery. This video documents the trip…
Grace Design Handbags →
I love the prints on these handbags by Etsy seller Grace Design. The textiles are from all over the world ranging from the Thar desert in Rajasthan, India to Kyoto, Japan. The warm…
Ferm Living Cushions →
Fantastic patterns on these cushions found over on Ferm Living. Ferm Living is a Danish company that specializes in interior products with a graphic effect.
View more of their products…
Inspired by: Autumn →
I’m so excited for the fall. Big scarves, printed tights, cute jackets and lace up oxfords are all on my list of must-haves. I’m light-headed with all the possible combinations. I swear…
Fashion Band-Aids →
Fashion designer, Cynthia Rowley, has teamed up with the Band-Aid brand to release a series of limited edition adhesive band-aids available in fourteen designs including…
Color Muse: Maya Freelon Asante →
AOC: Where are you from?
Maya: Originally from Durham, NC, I now live and work in Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia, PA
AOC: What do you do?
Maya: I’m a visual artist who…
Typography Inspired by Diddy →
The sweet sounds of Diddy. The detail here is jaw dropping.
As seen on Friends of Type.
Friday Video: Brandy & Wanya Morris –... →
The “Brokenhearted” remix is a duet by Brandy and Boyz II Men lead singer, Wanya Morris. It appears on Brandy’s self-titled debut album, Brandy, and was released as the album’s fourth and final…
Hila Rawet Karni Jewelry →
Unique work by industrial jewelry designer, Hila Rawet Karni. Pieces are made from textiles, leather and folded material.
More of her collection can be seen here. If you want to own…
Isak Items →
Pretty tableware and wallpaper found over at the colorful and quirky home accessory store Isak. That piece of bread looks so yummy. I must be really hungry.
3D Typographic Puzzle →
Typography, color and geometry. Someone pinch me because I must be dreaming.
Three-dimensional typographic puzzle kit which folds into every letter of the alphabet. Designed by Upon a…
Rrobots →
I saw this cool mural in Williamsburg last week. Upon further research, I saw that it was designed by R. Nicholas Kuszyk. Nicholas is know for his intricate and…
Miss Wax Jewelry →
Dazzling earrings by Miss Wax. These remind me of the Melody Ehsani’s designs. The “walking” pair are my favorite.
More of the collection including necklaces and rings are…
Vintage Earrings →
The Miss Wax post below made be think of how I’ve been enamored by earrings, especially vintage studs, and have been collecting them over the past couple of months.
These all came from…
Friday Video: Lauryn Hill with Bob Marley – Turn... →
Lauryn Hill created a version of the Bob Marley and the Wailers song “Turn Your Lights Down Low” for Chant Down Babylon, a remix album by various hip hop and rock artists covering songs by the…
