I was somewhat shattered when I realised that I had left my Use My Head Shopper Totes by Donna Wilson. I feel less upset now that i have discovered Rob Ryan's new tile We are all made of carbon, diamond and coal you can get via Etsy.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
d & r
I was somewhat shattered when I realised that I had left my Use My Head Shopper Totes by Donna Wilson. I feel less upset now that i have discovered Rob Ryan's new tile We are all made of carbon, diamond and coal you can get via Etsy.
the top shop
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| 1 Mint Contrast Triple Keeper Leather Belt 2 Green Sparkle Rock Ring 3 White Cat Meow Print Tank Top 4 Peach Premium Suede Zip Shorts 5 Pale Green Saddlery Print Scarf 6 Off White Contrast Canvas Hi-Top Trainers |
London I have landed! Top Shop in London is so cheap but oh so lovely! And when I say cheap, I don't mean cheap and nasty.... no no no... it's just so well priced. The Sparkle Rock Ring comes in red too... I can't decide which I like better... why not get both at 10 pound a pop.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
50 reasons not to date a graphic designer
1. They are very weird people.
2. There are billions of them in the world, like colors on the screen of your computer.
3. They will analyse conversations in layers.
4. You will spend the day assembling furniture from IKEA.
5. They drink and eat all kinds of weird shit just because they like the packaging.
6. They hate each other.
7. You’ll come out the last out of the movies because you have to see the full list of credits.
8. They cant change a light bulb or without making a sketch.
9. They fuck up all the tables with their cutters.
10. They rather study the paisley pattern on your outfit than listen to what you have to say.
11. They will fill your house with magazines and whatever is out there that has drawings.
12. You never know if it is really an original or a copy.
13. They make collages with your photos.
14. They do not know how to add and subtract, they just understand letters.
15. They idolize people nobody knows and speak of them as if they are colleagues.
16. They take pictures almost daily and all are cut in weird shapes.
17. They ask your opinion about everything but they do whatever they want.
18. Everything is left justified, right or center unless they arrive late.
19. They hate Comic Sans with the same passion they love Helvetica.
20. They use iPhone for everything, because everyone has one.
21. You can not decorate the house without consulting them.
22. They steal street signs.
23. Always carry their hands painted with something.
24. They buy dolls unfinished for them to paint.
25. Everything becomes something other than what it really is: cards as tickets, cards as …
26. When arguing, you will be nicknamed like the OSX spinning wheel (not affectionately)
27. Do not know how to dress without consulting the Pantone book.
28. They hate Excel.
29. They read comics.
30. They want to save the world only with a poster.
31. You will spend the day brainstorming.
32. On vacation they take you to countries you do not know exist that have no beach.
33. Museums are their second home.
34. They know more positions than the Kamasutra.
35. They can’t go to a restaurant without secretly critiquing the menu design.
36. They listen to music you have never heard of.
37. They can´t cook a normal dish, they always have to experiment with new ingredients.
38. They read rare books: stories of children, Semiotics …
39. When you are telling you something, everyone has read it on their facebook and twitter.
40. They have own iPods before you knew they existed.
41. The orgasm they remember is when they heard that Adobe was acquiring Macromedia.
42. They have their own shops just for them and there are the most expensive in the city.
43. They want to spend all the money in the Apple Store.
44. You will never understand their gifts.
45. They see ordinary objects and laugh.
46. You wake up in the middle of the night hearim them screaming “When is the deadline?”
47. They see CMYK and RGB like Neo sees the Matrix.
48. They dream of the day nobody will make a single change to their designs.
49. They rather pay for a font than for a special birthday gift.
50. They are always sleepy because they work 24/7.
I have not posted for a long time, which makes me sad. I have an excuse and I think it's a good one. I'm moving to London today! It may be for three months or two years (more likely two years)... and I'm feeling a little down as no-one has jumped at the opportunity to hire me yet. But coming across this made me smile and giggle a little...
(via A Bourbon for Silvia)
2. There are billions of them in the world, like colors on the screen of your computer.
3. They will analyse conversations in layers.
4. You will spend the day assembling furniture from IKEA.
5. They drink and eat all kinds of weird shit just because they like the packaging.
6. They hate each other.
7. You’ll come out the last out of the movies because you have to see the full list of credits.
8. They cant change a light bulb or without making a sketch.
9. They fuck up all the tables with their cutters.
10. They rather study the paisley pattern on your outfit than listen to what you have to say.
11. They will fill your house with magazines and whatever is out there that has drawings.
12. You never know if it is really an original or a copy.
13. They make collages with your photos.
14. They do not know how to add and subtract, they just understand letters.
15. They idolize people nobody knows and speak of them as if they are colleagues.
16. They take pictures almost daily and all are cut in weird shapes.
17. They ask your opinion about everything but they do whatever they want.
18. Everything is left justified, right or center unless they arrive late.
19. They hate Comic Sans with the same passion they love Helvetica.
20. They use iPhone for everything, because everyone has one.
21. You can not decorate the house without consulting them.
22. They steal street signs.
23. Always carry their hands painted with something.
24. They buy dolls unfinished for them to paint.
25. Everything becomes something other than what it really is: cards as tickets, cards as …
26. When arguing, you will be nicknamed like the OSX spinning wheel (not affectionately)
27. Do not know how to dress without consulting the Pantone book.
28. They hate Excel.
29. They read comics.
30. They want to save the world only with a poster.
31. You will spend the day brainstorming.
32. On vacation they take you to countries you do not know exist that have no beach.
33. Museums are their second home.
34. They know more positions than the Kamasutra.
35. They can’t go to a restaurant without secretly critiquing the menu design.
36. They listen to music you have never heard of.
37. They can´t cook a normal dish, they always have to experiment with new ingredients.
38. They read rare books: stories of children, Semiotics …
39. When you are telling you something, everyone has read it on their facebook and twitter.
40. They have own iPods before you knew they existed.
41. The orgasm they remember is when they heard that Adobe was acquiring Macromedia.
42. They have their own shops just for them and there are the most expensive in the city.
43. They want to spend all the money in the Apple Store.
44. You will never understand their gifts.
45. They see ordinary objects and laugh.
46. You wake up in the middle of the night hearim them screaming “When is the deadline?”
47. They see CMYK and RGB like Neo sees the Matrix.
48. They dream of the day nobody will make a single change to their designs.
49. They rather pay for a font than for a special birthday gift.
50. They are always sleepy because they work 24/7.
I have not posted for a long time, which makes me sad. I have an excuse and I think it's a good one. I'm moving to London today! It may be for three months or two years (more likely two years)... and I'm feeling a little down as no-one has jumped at the opportunity to hire me yet. But coming across this made me smile and giggle a little...
(via A Bourbon for Silvia)
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
georgia on my mind
Georgia On My Mind is on my mind. You all know I love a tan leather bag. They have a range of sandles and jewellery with some vibrant colours if you're game.
otto & ouch
I'm just being silly, these gorgeous scarves are by Otto & Spike. The company has grown over the last few years to include more colours and textures. Omg the Seat scarf is amazing (mainly because I have a little obsession with Eames) and it comes in two colour-ways. Otto & Spike also do gloves and hats to keep you warm this winter. Oh and they use Australian wools... yummy!
Monday, June 20, 2011
hey naomi
the pretty bathroom
Friday, June 17, 2011
rob-in-the-box
Rob Ryan I love you. I also love that you have created this beautiful money box. Now I have somewhere pretty to put my pennies while I save up for another Rob Ryan wonder!
Buy one via Mister Rob on Etsy now! Hurry only five left.
from this... to this...
I dyed my hair brown yesterday in an effort to change my image (and save money by not needing to dye my hair while in London). You see brown is my natural hair colour (apparently, as I haven't seen my natural hair colour for over 6 years) so if I dyed it brown, the idea was that I could let it grow out naturally. But I have come to realise (in the last 18 hours) that my natural hair colour isn't brown.... it's blonde. I was born a blonde and will forever in my heart be a blonde.
This rant is coming from my intensely sad reaction to my brown re-birth. And while I am sure I will get used to the dark, I don't think I will ever accept that I'm a brunette. While in my state of sadness, a little hair accessory or two could help with the pain. I call on Ban.do, makers of all things pretty, to come to my aid in a time of crisis and make me feel pretty again.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
oh oello
Oh how cute! I love the artwork for this frozen yoghurt parlor Oello. The colours are gorgeous and the simple line drawings are divine! Check-out the skipping-rope ribbon bag handles. The gorgeous designs are by Noote & Netoo... and they are super talented.
(pictures via The Dieline)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
scarf heaven
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
peek at palma
Palma Australia is not too well known yet, but they have cute clever pieces. They have a large range... so many nice things to choose from. Check out their items and their stockists...
it's back!
It's the kit design award and it's great to get into! There's lots of goodies up for grabs so put pen to paper and get going... (it's a great way to get noticed too)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
happy birthday to me!
While I did imagine that this year I wanted to make my own Women's Weekly birthday cake... I thought that maybe I should make a more grown-up delight. Introducing Call Me Cupcake, where I have found the sweet something I want to share with family and friends. It's so me, with the white frosting and the layers of pink inside (I have a soft spot for pink). Whether-or-not I'll be able to re-create the Pink Layer Cake is another question... but you can find the recipe in Dutch and English on the beautiful blog. Eat up and enjoy!
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