August 30, 2010 / 1:00 pm
The only thing better than letterpress business cards is Lilliputian letterpress business cards. And these, by Armato Design, are fantastic. (So tiny!!) Available through the Armato Design Etsy shop.
image courtesy of armato design
August 30, 2010 / 9:30 am
While The School of Life was officially on holiday during our visit, we managed to have a quick look around, as there were a couple of employees working in their back offices. Inside, the School is spare but spectacular, aided by the keen design of Susanna Edwards and Joseph Harries. (Isn’t the gift wrap fab?) I bought two wooden tokens as a keepsake: one for my buddy (good “for playing one game”) and one for me (for a coffee/tea date). I left wishing I lived in London so I could take advantage of a class or two. Instead, I’ll have to continue to substitute their excellent (and thought provoking) blog. With topics ranging from regret, to talent, to creativity, it’s especially fun when author Alain de Botton weighs in, as he is one of my all-time favorite writers.
back of the school's brochure
and a peek inside
close-up of my keepsakes
August 30, 2010 / 5:00 am
wedding invitation for anne & christopher
Loving the style of Spoon & Sailor’s letterpress stationery. The wedding invitation above is an immediate favorite. So simple + elegant. (With lots of white space, which I loooove.) Check out Spoon & Sailor’s Facebook page for more info, photos, and the like.
business cards for katherine shea designs
love the blue + gray!
images courtesy of Elana/Spoon & Sailor
August 27, 2010 / 5:00 am
Happy Friday! We’re 2 1/2 days into the new school year, which means adjustments for everyone. Homework for my buddy; lots of driving for me. I’m ready, though: bring on early fall.
On with the Five:
- end of summer
- untitled
- oh, fig trees…
- untitled
- Guiding Light
Have a great weekend! I think we’re making one last pilgrimage to the lake and then on Monday it’s time to settle in with fall’s resolutions and plans. (Simplification is still at the top of my list.) See you then.
August 26, 2010 / 9:30 am
It might seem odd that I flew 8 hours to have pizza. But I’d read nothing but rave reviews about London’s Story Deli, and so when my traveling buddies gave me the “Are you kidding?” looks I had to insist that we go for lunch. For starters, I had to see the artful collection of mirrors, and more importantly, the pizza was delicious. I got instant cred with my buddies, which made the 5,000,000 other places I “had” to go a bit easier for them to accept.
my pizza, w/potatoes, tomatoes, goat cheese and arugula. i forget what they call it.
August 26, 2010 / 5:00 am
elinor's wedding invitation
I’m kind of obsessed with Elinor Nissley and Krank Press these days. Not only is her etsy shop full of colorful delights, but her custom work is crazy good, too. Take a look!
anastasia's birthday
love this save the date!
aandrea's 40th
images courtesy of krank press
August 25, 2010 / 9:30 am
We were in Paris for just barely over a day, and I was determined to visit Merci, so we took a taxi there to start our full day of walking. It didn’t disappoint: from housewares to stationery to clothing (where I fell in love with the clever line Forte Forte) to cafes, it was a visual delight. Could have stayed all morning and peeked around, but we had a city to see, so it was a quick breakfast and then off to the next.
August 25, 2010 / 5:00 am
small 5" x 7"
It’s the first day of school! And that always gets me thinking about planners + calendars + frankly, fresh starts. My current favorite is this Free Schedule Book, available in two sizes and three colors at Present & Correct.
large 8.25" x 6"
inside the small book
images courtesy of present & correct
