Sunday Night…

Another weekend has come and gone, but at least spring has finally arrived here in upstate New York. We still may get snow, but a taste of spring is what we needed. Sorry for the lack of posts. My bookmarks, notes and desktop items to blog about are piling up. Here’s to a good week ahead!

Work-wise, I think I am headed for an all-time low in my 17 year career as a graphic designer. I saw this in the paper today and feel the need to post it somewhere in my workspace. Maybe it will help. Or else just putting it up will make me feel better. Calmer. Namaste.

St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, but I did get some cool suggestions of other Irish blogs.

Aideen’s blog, i like local*, was featured in my St. Patrick’s Day post. She is a  writer and designer based in Ireland, and passionate about the promotion of design and architecture. Her blog was recently included in House & Home Magazine’s Irish Hot 100 and is a finalist in the Irish Blog Awards 2010. Congrats, Aideen, and thanks for the following links…

• www.thisisfieldwork.com (art, design, culture)
• www.alwaysreadthesmallprint.com (design, illustration, culture)
• www.thisisanoffshoot.blogspot.com (fashion, culture)
• www.hitone.wordpress.com (irish book covers)
• www.vaughshannon.wordpress.com (design, culture)

A few sweet things…

Who does all this awesome stuff for a party? Who CAN, is the question. Somebody who works for Martha Stewart. Sigh. Take a look at all the little things she has designed for parties here. Perfectly cool. Really makes you rethink the idea of a party favor, slackers.

If that wasn’t enough to knock your socks off, how about this?

And, a way to perk up the dreary landscapes during this long winter…  artist Pete Dungey’s pothole gardens, via A Cup of Jo.

Carry on.

my sentiments exactly

mollycumming.com

More Nic Cage

If the Nic Cage as Everyone site wasn’t enough for you (see this older post), maybe this one will do it. Via bb-blog, which is very cool itself, check out this Nicolas Cage Adventure Set from Brandon Bird. Nic Cage – vinyl stickers – unlimited possibilities. Wow! Get it here!

A Year of Deer has begun!

Even though it’s already February, my Year of Deer has begun! I have been searching high and low looking for a cool, inexpensive faux deer head. Either they were out there and they were too expensive, or they weren’t out there. BUT today I got an email from The Well Dressed Home with good news! I had inquired about one a while ago when theirs were sold out and they said they’d let me know when they were back in stock. AND THEY ACTUALLY DID! My Cody Foster “Alabaster Deer Head” will be on its’ way, just in time for Valentine’s Day decorating. What, you’ve never decorated a deer before? Stick around…

Bring Cupmen to America!

I recently came across these “Cupmen”. After you pour your boiling water in your cup-o-noodles, fold the lid back down and pop this guy on top and watch him as he changes color. As he keeps the top down, he turns white when your noodles are ready. Wow – how have we lived without these? I can’t believe Cupmen aren’t all over here in the US. I emailed Japanese designer Akira Mabuchi, and he was nice enough to write back and hint that they would be coming our way in the future. I want one of these now, and just think what cool presents they would make. Who doesn’t love cup-o-noodles?

Check out Akira’s site as well as this one for more cool stuff!

Maybe this is what the world needs…

A little more Nicolas Cage? Who knows. Couldn’t hurt. You have to see this for yourself. I don’t quite know what else to say, except it’s “rockin’ good news”!

Big in 2010 – Dala Horses

There is something about each of these dala horses, and every other one that I see – a mystery, a world of possibilities and yet a rich history, all at the same time. Their old-time craftsman ship seems fresh and their symbolism strong. A red one would be perfect next to my computer…

1. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37564241
2. http://www.lefsetime.com/store/template/product_detail.php?IID=258
3. http://www.swedishdesignhouse.com/
4. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20876201
5. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20976430
6. http://www.ingebretsens.com/details.php?prodID=2661
7. http://www.scandinavian-south.com/dalacarve.htm
8. http://www.scandinavian-south.com/dalasign.htm
9. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37384556

Next Big in 2010 Turquoise!

I’ll take that challenge!

Just saw this interesting post on Smashing Magazine, and I thought I’d take them up on their challenge. But, I won’t count anything I do in my day job, so hopefully the evenings will hold some inspiration for me. I’ll try it – let’s see what happens. Watch for my challenge logo here soon! Are you in?