i just adore these.
i feel like you're either a quote person or you're not.
Tech Wallpapers from Thorn + Sparrow
June 13, 2014
i feel like you're either a quote person or you're not.
Type Tuesday // 40 Days of Dating
August 6, 2013
Last week, a friend introduced me to the site 40 Days of Dating, which chronicles the experimental dating escapades of two long-time friends willing to take a pretty significant risk.
These two friends have their typical dating personas down; she's a hopeless romantic and he's a playboy. So, naturally, they decide to jeopardize their friendship and try dating each other for 40 days.
This includes couples therapy sessions, seeing each other daily and, consequently, having to address their "issues."
Each day, they're asked the same series of questions about what they did, what they're learning about each other, themselves, etc. It's really kind of hard to stop reading.
So the story in itself is pretty entertaining. A wee bit predictable? Maybe. But we don't know how it ends yet! Plus, they're both members of NYC's vast creative community, so the presentation is spectacular. They have different artist friends illustrate/letter each day's highlights. What could be better??
images via 40 Days of Dating
Intrigued? Go ahead and get sucked in.
Type Tuesday // Striking Truths
July 16, 2013
Gorgeous images, beautiful words to think about.
via Striking Truths
Why is that last one always so hard to remember? Celebrate your gifts! ox
Type Tuesday // Zachary Smith
May 14, 2013
I know I've kind of gotten away from these Type Tuesday posts, but I just couldn't help myself when I came across these crazy gorgeous, crazy inspiring specimens from the very talented Zachary Smith.
And the one I need plastered absolutely everywhere throughout my day...
Chronic over-analyzer right hurr.
I'm trying to quit.
See all of Zachary's amazing work here. (Sooooo many more great quotes and phrases!)
Type Tuesday // Eat.Drink.Americano.
March 19, 2013
Give me a restaurant where I can nosh on some great food and stare at a wall like this during my meal, and I think you have yourself a repeat customer.
Eat.Drink.Americano. as captured by Bonnie Tsang
Talk to me, people. Have we visited the sale???
Type Tuesday // Jess & Russ
January 29, 2013
I can't believe so many of you read all the way through yesterday's wordy post! Gosh, you guys are awesome. Your enthusiasm seriously means so much. Thank you!
Today, let's just peep the amazing details of Jessica Hische's wedding, shall we? Jessica is crazy talented, and someone that I've always admired as a typographer/lettering artist, being that I am employed in a very similar trade. If you think you've never heard of her, you've probably seen her work, you just don't realize it.
Long story short, she is responsible for the lettering on all of her beautiful reception elements, and the details could not be more impressive!
Today, let's just peep the amazing details of Jessica Hische's wedding, shall we? Jessica is crazy talented, and someone that I've always admired as a typographer/lettering artist, being that I am employed in a very similar trade. If you think you've never heard of her, you've probably seen her work, you just don't realize it.
Long story short, she is responsible for the lettering on all of her beautiful reception elements, and the details could not be more impressive!
Type Tuesday // Song Reader
January 15, 2013
This is ridiculously amazing. I had to double up on posts today.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Type Tuesday // Kelsey Cronkhite
Type Tuesday // Daily Dishonesty
November 20, 2012
Love these little lies from designer Lauren Hom. How fitting as we head into a holiday all about food . . .
Type Tuesday // Diptyque
November 13, 2012
On our first full day in the city, Eric and I wandered the Union Square shopping district and came across several noteworthy shops. When we happened upon the home of the blogger-coveted Diptyque candle, we obviously had to go in (well, I did) and were delighted to get the history of the company from one of the friendly associates.
A few fun facts:
* The three founders of Diptyque were artists. They originally opened shop to sell their fabric designs (one of which you see above) and treasures found while traveling. Eventually, they began to offer scented candles matching their designs. Not surprisingly, one of them was a painter, illustrator and budding typographer (yay for typographers!). He is responsible for the unique label designs, many of which were inspired by his sketches of their travels.
* And, on that note, rumor has it that the layout of the letters on each candle are representative of the ingredients (i.e. the letters on the Geranium Rosa label hang as -- you guessed it -- geraniums would). Crazy, right? The scents themselves are all deeply thought out, intended to capture the founders' varied experiences.
* Did you know that the proper way to sniff a Diptyque candle is to drop the candle out of the jar? According to our friend, the jar itself holds the truest likeness to the burning candle's scent. Is that always true, I wonder? Why didn't I know this?
the coveted Baies candle, delicious 34 Boulevard Saint Germaine candle
A few fun facts:
* The three founders of Diptyque were artists. They originally opened shop to sell their fabric designs (one of which you see above) and treasures found while traveling. Eventually, they began to offer scented candles matching their designs. Not surprisingly, one of them was a painter, illustrator and budding typographer (yay for typographers!). He is responsible for the unique label designs, many of which were inspired by his sketches of their travels.
* And, on that note, rumor has it that the layout of the letters on each candle are representative of the ingredients (i.e. the letters on the Geranium Rosa label hang as -- you guessed it -- geraniums would). Crazy, right? The scents themselves are all deeply thought out, intended to capture the founders' varied experiences.
* Did you know that the proper way to sniff a Diptyque candle is to drop the candle out of the jar? According to our friend, the jar itself holds the truest likeness to the burning candle's scent. Is that always true, I wonder? Why didn't I know this?
I took the liberty of rounding up my favorite holiday/seasonal scents just. for. you.
And now you know.
Type Tuesday // Happy Halloween!
October 30, 2012
I know it's a day early, but I have to show off one of my favorite collaborations to date . . . G and I on a greeting card together!
(That's her precious little face and my hand lettering.)
I have the best job.
*Part of Hallmark's new(ish) Premium card offering at your nearest Gold Crown, Walmart or CVS.
Type Tuesday // It's Black and White
October 2, 2012
These sort of go hand in hand, no?
The first I must have found via Twitter or Pinterest, and the second is from the book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things No One Told You About Being Creative. Have you read it? If not, I think you should.
type tuesday // productive procrastination
September 18, 2012
an assortment of lovely sketches from the very talented frances macleod...
and my favorite...
so true.
type tuesday // maricor maricar
September 11, 2012
you guys are honestly the best. how could i have stayed away for so long? endless thank yous for the welcome back wishes! funny how we can miss people we've never technically met, isn't it? i've certainly missed all of you!
today, i'm excited to resume one of my favorite series here on BIA. i bookmarked maricor maricar's embroidered lettering many moons ago. their entire portfolio is overflowing with supreme inspiration, but the color, detail and application of these tactile beauties had me at hello.
today, i'm excited to resume one of my favorite series here on BIA. i bookmarked maricor maricar's embroidered lettering many moons ago. their entire portfolio is overflowing with supreme inspiration, but the color, detail and application of these tactile beauties had me at hello.
images via maricor maricar tactiles
i'm also happy to tell you that i'm over at the vault files filling in for my friend, gaby, while she makes her move across the big blue sea. we're talking interior trends, so come by and give us your two cents, wouldja?
type tuesday // edible cookbook
May 1, 2012
pages of gorgeous type and instructions for making lasagna??!? i just died 1000 times!
genius concept by korefe // via good design makes me happy
talk about a conversation piece!
