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Building Trust Through Color and Design in a Veterinary Clinic

Courtney — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:30:10 +0000

In veterinary care, customer trust is essential. After all, not only are more and more people owning pets, but many also care deeply about their furry friends, as 97% of pet owners see their pets as family. The color and design of your veterinary clinic plays a key role in shaping customers’ perception. Below, we’ll […]

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Guts & Glory Projects

Courtney — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:00:32 +0000

I recently came across the work of Guts & Glory, the Oakland, California-based studio founded by Faun Chapin and Meg Paradise, and I am loving what they’ve been up to. Camp TeePee Wedding Starwood Hotels Type Mural Buca Boot Branding and Product Design

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Easy, Tiger: Cards for Awesome People

Courtney — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 17:00:31 +0000

Easy Tiger is a new Kansas City based stationery business that strives to make “cards for awesome people.” And they are certainly distributed in an awesome waythrough refurbished vintage vending machines. See, our machines (and cards) are just a byproduct of a few people who share the same crazy idea: that cards should be fun. […]

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Recommended Resources: Behance Creative’s Outfitter

Courtney — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 21:00:14 +0000

I have proclaimed my love for Behancein all its formson this blog many times, but one of their services I use the most is Creative’s Outfitter, a shop where they sell all sorts of productivity-focused gear. And as a business owner constantly juggling a ton of responsibilities, I can surely say their product line is […]

Fun New Things from Elsewares

Courtney — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:00:12 +0000

Stationery from Chewing the Cud Let’s Ketchup Card, $4.25 right here. Jewelry from We Dream in Colour Ines Necklace, $42 and Athena Silver Ring, $72

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A Master of Her Brand

Courtney — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:00:29 +0000

Everyone seems to be talking about the new Kate Spade collection right now. And as much as I love the clothes and accessories, I’m more impressed by the most recent iteration of the brand. It’s a difficult task to continually evolve your look and user experience while still remaining true toor, even better, further strengtheningyour […]

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Anderson Design Group: Rahal Farms Branding

Courtney — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:00:48 +0000

Nashville-based Anderson Design Group recently completed this branding project for Rahal Farms, a holistic and sustainable farm, also in Tennessee.The project encompassed everything from the identity to stationery and packaging. You can learn more about the project and their process on their blog.

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Franklyn: Betaworks Identity and Collateral

Courtney — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:00:30 +0000

Brooklyn-based studio Franklyn?recently completed a rebrand for Betaworks,?who builds and invests in companies and products in the digital realm. Part startup factory and part venture capital firm, Betaworks wanted to root its new identity in tech history. With Charles Babbage?s Analytical Engine as inspiration, we developed a custom typeface constructed of graphic elements from a […]

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Kelli Anderson: Russ & Daughters

Courtney — Fri, 30 May 2014 17:00:20 +0000

I am incredibly impressed with the extensive?project that Kelli Anderson recently completed for New York institution, Russ and Daughters. Working alongside?Jen Snow, the project encompassed everything from the identity to menus and packaging, to signage, wallpaper and the exterior facade?a truly admirable feat. Be sure to head over to Kelli’s post about the project which […]

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Roger Dario Design

Courtney — Fri, 30 May 2014 15:00:01 +0000

I just recently stumbled upon Roger Dario‘s portfolio?which he just redesigned this past winter?and found a selection of really impressive identity projects. Check out a few of my favorites below. Bench Enjoy Your Privacy Learndot

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Etsy Finds: Boyoun Kim

Courtney — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:00:21 +0000

I’m loving the whimsical and?colorful illustration style of Boyoun Kim, who I stumbled upon on Etsy. Her shop features?the?selection of prints you see below, as well as greeting cards and tote bags.?Check out everything that’s available?right here in her Etsy shop.

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J.Crew for Paperless Post

Courtney — Thu, 29 May 2014 15:00:28 +0000

Paperless Post’s latest collaboration is with none other than major fashion brand?J. Crew, who created a collection of 42 greetings and invitations that will be available for customization in both online and PAPER formats. The J.Crew collection brings not only an impeccable visual style but that incredible J.Crew voice to any occasion. The bright colors […]

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Kevin Cantrell: Terra Poster

Courtney — Wed, 28 May 2014 19:00:31 +0000

Kevin Cantrell just completed the next poster in his 7 Days series, Terra, and it is—as expected—just plain gorgeous. This time around he has printed the poster in fourteen different ink/foil and paper combinations (7 are available now with more to come soon) including one that is laser etched on cherry wood. Amazing!

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Wise Words: Francis Bacon

Courtney — Wed, 28 May 2014 17:00:38 +0000

This week’s Wise Words come from English philosopher, statesman, scientist, jurist, orator, essayist, and author, Francis Bacon. via The Quotery

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Meagan Tidwell Design

Courtney — Tue, 27 May 2014 19:00:08 +0000

Meagan Tidwell has a beautiful portfolio filled with work that is sophisticated, elegant and often soft, light, airy. Below are a few projects that particularly caught my eye. Nathan Willis Something Beautyfull Nina & Wes

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Type Love: Laski Slab

Courtney — Tue, 27 May 2014 17:00:40 +0000

Laski Slab is a new release from Amsterdam-based foundry Re-Type. Conceived for editorial purposes, the typeface includes a total of 20 fonts, including upright, italic and stencil styles, plus a large suite of OpenType features. Pick up a copy for yourself at MyFonts.

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Neenah Env Papers Notecards + A Giveaway

Courtney — Tue, 27 May 2014 15:00:47 +0000

Neenah Paper recently worked with Design Army to reinvent their line of Environment papers, including the development of a new color palette and textures. Here’s a look behind the scenes: To promote the new range, Design Army also developed a set of notecards, dubbed “Delightful Species,” which take full advantage of the papers’ capabilities. The team was kind enough to give us […]

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Triboro: Narcissa Identity and Collateral

Courtney — Mon, 26 May 2014 17:00:03 +0000

Triboro recently relaunched their website with a ton of beautiful, new work. One project that particularly caught my eye is their identity and collateral work for Narcissa, a new restaurant at The Standard East Village.

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Mirth Studio Hardwood Floor Tiles

Courtney — Mon, 26 May 2014 15:00:53 +0000

Not your typical DWL post, but I cannot get enough of these gorgeous, patterned hardwood floor tiles by Mirth Studio.

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KNOCK Inc: We Heart Trees 2014

Courtney — Fri, 23 May 2014 17:00:11 +0000

This year, for their annual Arbor Day initiative, KNOCK Inc put together a Buzzfeed-style quiz that tells users what CelebriTree they are. Results are rewarded with a shareable illustration—sometimes animated (see below). And for every entry KNOCK will donate $1 to help save trees and preserve nature. Their goal is to get 2014 to participate, so check it […]

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A Few Fuzzco Projects

Courtney — Fri, 23 May 2014 15:00:36 +0000

It’s been a little while since I checked in with what Fuzzco was up to, and since I always love their work, I figured now is the time. Here are a few projects that caught my eye when I took a look around… Positive Energy The Green Heart Garden Project Bittermilk

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Quick Links: 05.23.14

Courtney — Fri, 23 May 2014 13:00:51 +0000

Looking for some new color inspiration? Check out The Day’s Color, a daily color digest. If you’re looking for icons to use in your next design project, try using IconFinder, which searches through 347,128 icons and 3,003 icon sets. Last Photo is a traveling video project by Ivan Cash where he asks random strangers about the last […]

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Etsy Finds: Hooray Today

Courtney — Thu, 22 May 2014 17:00:22 +0000

Illustrators Alyssa Nassner and Allison Beck just recently launched Hooray Today, a new line of colorful greeting cards and paper goods. They have lots of products on the way, including notepads, recipe cards, and party invites and more, but right now you can choose from a selection of greeting cards and art prints on both Etsy and […]

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Student Work: Rosie Gopaul Packaging Projects

Courtney — Thu, 22 May 2014 15:00:32 +0000

I’m really enjoying these two student packaging projects by Rosie Gopaul, a designer based out of Vancouver, BC. Hushh Stewards Soapery Messy Masters Vineyard

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Wise Words: James Victore

Courtney — Wed, 21 May 2014 17:00:12 +0000

This week’s Wise Words from James Victore remind us that a change of attitude can go a long way. Check out the companion Burning Questions video for more.

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Type Love: Urban Grotesk

Courtney — Tue, 20 May 2014 17:00:33 +0000

Urban Grotesk is Suitcase Type Foundry‘s most recent release. A traditional grotesk sans serif, this typeface includes six weights with matching italics and various OpenType features. Pick up a copy at MyFonts.

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BLOW: Project Charisma Teaser

Courtney — Mon, 19 May 2014 19:00:01 +0000

New from BLOW is their work for Project Charisma, a teaser promotion for Polytrade Paper. To promote their range of eight papers, BLOW developed eight sets of cosmetic packaging, each representing one woman’s unique charisma.

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Recommended Resources: The Design Method

Courtney — Mon, 19 May 2014 17:00:07 +0000

This week’s recommended resource is a book I just finished reading and found incredibly insightful, The Design Method by Eric Karjaluoto. You may be familiar with Eric through his design agency, smashLAB, his thought-provoking essays published on Ideas on Ideas, or his book Speak Human. This most recent publication centers around the process of design and provides readers with […]

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Marriott Hotels’ Meetings Imagined Inspires You to Travel Brilliantly

Courtney — Fri, 16 May 2014 17:30:42 +0000

Last week I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Atlanta and work with Marriott Hotels as they celebrate the launch of Meetings Imagined, an amazing event planning tool that is an extension of their mission to re-imagine the future of travel by enabling guests to Travel Brilliantly. Marriott Hotels hosts over 40,000 meetings a […]

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Signs of Hawaii

Courtney — Fri, 16 May 2014 15:00:34 +0000

Since Hawaii is my absolute favorite place on earth, I am loving this Instagram photo series of vintage signs found there. Most of the images have been captured by Hawaii-based lettering artist Matthew Tapia, but if you happen to catch one you can participate by using the #signsofhawaii tag. http://instagram.com/hi_alison

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Quick Links: 05.16.14

Courtney — Fri, 16 May 2014 13:00:04 +0000

Discover.typography is a really cool tool developed by H&Co that provides users with the ability “to experience type, an environment that makes it easy to identify typefaces, see them up close, and get to know their many subtleties.” Read more about the new project on their blog. Those things we love is a new illustration project designed to […]

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Etsy Finds: Ghost Signs

Courtney — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:00:21 +0000

Ghost Signs is a New Jersey-based shop featuring photographs of ghost signs, brick ads, painted advertisements, faded signage, and old hand painted wall adverts. A few favorites are below, but be sure to take a look in the shop for more.

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Kyrö Distillery Company on Behance

Courtney — Wed, 14 May 2014 19:00:46 +0000

I am by no means a whiskey fan, but I definitely love the bold identity and packaging that Werklig developed for Kyrö Distillery Company, a rye whiskey distillery operating out of Finland.

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Wise Words: Joshua Gott

Courtney — Wed, 14 May 2014 17:00:46 +0000

This week’s Wise Words come from Joshua Grott, Creative Director at Epipheo, a video production company “dedicated to translating ideas into true stories worth sharing.” Check out his Creative Mornings talk for more.

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Type Love: Adorn

Courtney — Tue, 13 May 2014 17:00:57 +0000

Adorn is Laura Worthington‘s latest font family. Aimed at the handmade wedding invitation crowd, the family includes seven display fonts, four script designs, three monogram styles, ornaments, illustrations, banners, frames, and catchwords. Pick up a copy at MyFonts. The beautiful specimens were designed by Joe Newton, who created this wide array of design demonstrations using only the […]

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New Paper Goods from Hammerpress

Courtney — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:00:38 +0000

I’m loving some of Hammerpress’s most recently launched paper goods, from their series of astrological notecards, to their small chipboard prints, to their unique-as-always greeting cards.

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Morgan Davidson: Colored Pencil Season Girls Illustration Series

Courtney — Fri, 09 May 2014 15:00:35 +0000

This series of beautiful colored pencil illustrations was created by Morgan Davidson, a soon-to-be graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design. Each of the four illustrations whimisically depicts one season through the girl’s hair, clothing and accessories. Check out more of Morgan’s work on Behance.

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Quick Links: 05.09.14

Courtney — Fri, 09 May 2014 13:00:58 +0000

Before there was Pantone, there was A. Boogert, who wrote a book in Dutch about mixing watercolors in 1692. The resulting book, which ended up spanning over 800 pages, features page after page of color charts that are incredibly reminiscent of the Pantone guides we are so familiar with today. You can flip through the entire book in its […]

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Etsy Finds: Belinda Marshall Art

Courtney — Thu, 08 May 2014 17:00:33 +0000

I’m loving these colorful, abstract paintings created by Belinda Marshall, a Melbourne, Australia-based artist and surface designer. Her Etsy shop offers a wide selection of her work in both print and postcard form. Get a closer look on Etsy.

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Wise Words: Barry Schwartz

Courtney — Wed, 07 May 2014 17:00:02 +0000

This week’s Wise Words come from psychologist Barry Schwartz’s 2009 TED Talk, Our Loss of Wisdom. via The Quotery

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Type Love: Modum

Courtney — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:00:20 +0000

Modum is a new contemporary serif typeface from The Northern Block. Featuring eight weights with matching italics, over 800 characters, seven variations of numerals, true small caps with accents, ligatures, manually edited kerning and Opentype features, Modum is incredibly versatile. Pick up a copy for yourself at MyFonts.

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Kevin Cantrell: Commonwealth Coffee Identity and Collateral

Courtney — Fri, 02 May 2014 17:00:46 +0000

Kevin Cantrell has recently lent his beautiful, highly detailed, maximalist style to the identity, collateral and packaging for Commonwealth Coffee. This particular design system included the development of a proprietary typeface as well as custom lettering. Be sure to take a closer look right here—the details are just plain stunning.

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Bielke+Yang: Vitenparken Identity and Collateral

Courtney — Fri, 02 May 2014 15:00:43 +0000

Oslo-based studio Bielke+Yang developed this dynamic, experimental identity for the new incarnation of the traditional Norwegian Agriculture Museum. Bielke+Yang helped transform them into a modern science center by developing their new name, Vitenparken, identity and various collateral. Check out more details from the project right here. via BP&O

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Color Happy 200

Courtney — Thu, 01 May 2014 17:00:11 +0000

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Wise Words: Sharon Ann Lee

Courtney — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:00:54 +0000

This week’s wise words come from Sharon Ann Lee’s Creative Mornings talk about what she calls “DYO (Design Your Own) Success.”

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Will Miller: AURA Natural Pet Identity and Collateral

Courtney — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 19:00:37 +0000

Chicago-based designer Will Miller worked with AURA Natural pet to develop their identity, packaging and stationery. One detail that especially stands out is the creative printing process used for the business cards and packaging labels. Both the business cards and blue bottle labels were printed digitally on an HP Indigo Press using a new technique, similar to older […]

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Type Love: Geometria

Courtney — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:00:36 +0000

Geometria is a new geometric sans serif typeface from Moscow-based type foundry Brownfox. The typeface offers 16 fonts, encompassing eight weights with matching italics, as well as multiple figure sets, currency signs, alternate glyphs, experimental ligatures, and punctuation marks. Pick up a copy for yourself at MyFonts.

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The Hungry Workshop: Inkster Maken

Courtney — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000

I’m in love with this minimal identity and gorgeous business cards and tags designed by The Hungry Workshop for Inkster Maken, designer of equally minimal and gorgeous lighting.

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Introducing MOO Letterhead

Courtney — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:00:37 +0000

The newest addition to MOO’s incredible line of paper products is letterhead. The letterhead is available in both their classic (80lb) and Luxe (90lb) versions, and work with matching #9 envelopes with either straight or diamond flaps. Now you can create an entire stationery system through MOO, from business cards to notecards to postcards, and now letterhead. To celebrate the launch, MOO created a […]

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Quick Links: 04.25.14

Courtney — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:00:58 +0000

I’m loving Maud Vantours‘s colorful 3D paper sculptures which I discovered via Collosal. It was really interesting to see how Anna Bond of Rifle Paper spends her days on Design Sponge this week. She is one busy lady! I just discovered this limited edition Stay Hungry print by The Hungry Workshop—I’m thinking it may be the newest addition […]

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Paperless Post: Personal Stationery + A Special Promotion

Courtney — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:00:05 +0000

With all of the holidays and graduations coming up, you, like me, probably have quite a few gifts on your list. One great option which would work for both Mother’s Day and graduates is personalized stationery. It’s something literally everyone can use. For a wide array of design options—from modern to classic, minimal to bold—look no […]

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Etsy Finds: New from Moglea

Courtney — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:00:26 +0000

Moglea recently got their new collection uploaded to their Etsy shop and it is all kinds of awesome. Featuring playful hand lettering, candy colored watercolor washes, and painterly patterns, there is so much to love. Check out all of their offerings on Etsy.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Uncommon Goods

Courtney — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 19:00:21 +0000

Every May I am faced with a gift-giving challenge, as Mother’s Day and my Mom’s birthday happen to fall less than a week apart. Do I combine gifts? Get one big gift? Either way, I’m always looking for something unique, and ideally something that she wouldn’t buy for herself. Enter Uncommon Goods, an online shop that I’ve been a […]

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Wise Words: Og Mandino

Courtney — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 17:00:49 +0000

This week’s wise words come from author Og Mandino who I discovered via the Sycamore Street Press Instagram feed.

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Introducing Moniker

Courtney — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:00:54 +0000

Moniker is a new San Francisco-based studio led by Brent Couchman. I’ve always been a fan of Brent’s work—see here, here and here—so I’m not surprised that the studio is already producing tons of great work for clients both large and small. In particular, the few projects below happened to catch my eye. Up Global Up Global is a non-profit based in Seattle, Washington offering […]

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Type Love: GT Sectra

Courtney — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:00:32 +0000

Grilli Type just recently released their latest typeface, GT Sectra, an angular serif. Originally designed for the long-form journalism magazine “Reportagen,” they describe the style as combining “the calligraphy of the broad nip pen with the sharpness of the scalpel.” With this recent release they’ve expanded the typeface to three submfamilies: GT Sectra, GT Sectra Fine, and GT Sectra Display for […]

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Recommended Resources: PIE Books

Courtney — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 17:00:27 +0000

If you want a jolt of creative inspiration, try looking to PIE Books, a Japanese book publisher who aims to produce “sweet and fresh books that keep you entertained.” They publish books in various creative categories, from design to art to photography, but I’m particularly drawn to the ones that feature colorful patterns and stationery designs. […]

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Megan Jean Sovern: The Meaning of Maggie

Courtney — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:00:25 +0000

This morning I’m excited to introduce you to The Meaning of Maggie, Megan Jean’s Sovern‘s debut novel about eleven-year-old Maggie Mayfield, a “girl just trying to survive adolescence armed with after school snacks and deep thoughts.” Megan recently worked with a team—including her equally creative husband, Ted Harbourt—to create a film trailer for the book (which […]

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My Dear Fellow Co.

Courtney — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:00:22 +0000

Check out the charming illustration work of My Dear Fellow Co., a husband-and-wife paper goods studio based in Dallas, Texas. Their shop features a selection of prints, as well as greeting cards for every occasion, including a few really fun options for upcoming holidays, like Easter and Mother’s Day.

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Quick Links: 04.18.14

Courtney — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:00:58 +0000

French artist Miguel Chevalier made the floors of the Sacré Coeur church in Casablanca, Morocco his canvas with his new project Magic Carpets 2014. The artist describes these digital projections as such, “this world of colors and forms in movement, invites us into the magic universe of the ‘Arabian Nights’ and the flying carpets.” If you’re in NYC […]

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