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 // Sean Wes
April 16, 2013
Sean Wes
* Thinking of you, Boston. Emitting all of the love and strength I have for mankind today. *
* Thinking of you, Boston. Emitting all of the love and strength I have for mankind today. *
Perfect Package // Circle 21 Candles
March 12, 2013
Ever the sucker for a pretty package, I am smitten with this beautiful Circle 21 candle collection and simple branding.
Circle 21 via Lovely Package, design by Nudge
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 // 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 // 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!
type tuesday // le buro
April 24, 2012
i was too busy pimping izola's goods to tell you that i was over at the peak of tres chic yesterday, talking about my ideal monday. which i actually had yesterday! well, aside from bed at a decent hour . . . baby steps. big thanks to sam for having me.
getting back to my roots today with bold black and white type.
getting back to my roots today with bold black and white type.
the poster series doesn't disappoint either
project by montreal firm inventaire // via behance
don't forget to enter to win a set of awesome handkerchiefs in the izola giveaway!
don't forget to enter to win a set of awesome handkerchiefs in the izola giveaway!
type tuesday // penny farthing
April 10, 2012
love these typographic treats by artist penny farthing.
see more of penny's work or inquire about these pieces here.
type tuesday // five words tell a story
April 3, 2012
i am absolutely in love with this ingenious series by two very talented typographers. appropriately entitled five words tell a story, it is an amazing daily display of extreme talent by "two girls with too many ideas and no spare time."
sounds familiar to most of us, i'm sure!
i mean, there are 56 glorious pages, and i was compelled to click through every last one.
many of these phrases really speak to a situation. it actually reminds me a lot of our i am project, no?
great messages, great type.
all images property of five words tell a story
more beauties showing up daily here.
type tuesday // type fight
March 27, 2012
every week or so, these find gentlemen pit two artists against each other. occasionally even themselves.
readers get all the say in whose the better letterer.
pretty fun, right?
if you love letters, you may want to keep your eye on this site, rich in inspiration.
images via type fight
