Dive into the archives.
- Beijing Opening Ceremonies
I admit it: I love the Olypmics, specifically the opening and closing ceremonies.
Friday’s artistic portion of the Beijing Opening Ceremonies may have been the most spectacular one that I have seen. 15,000 performers took part in Zhang Yimou’s, China’s most famous film director, creation. Nods were given to Confucius, Tai-Chi, calligraphy, the invention of […]
- Flavor Paper
That’s right: More wallpaper!!!
The handscreened wallcoverings from New Orleans-based Flavor Paper are incredible! (Thanks for the link, Michelle!) Every roll is hand printed and the designs can even be customized. The designs range in feel from contemporary (b-a-n-a-n-a-s! — visually Warhol/playfully Gwen Stefani) to floral (dauphine — a modern nod to Art Deco) to vintage […]
- Xenia Taler Tiles
If I wasn’t a graphic designer and could be anything, anywhere, what would I be? The answer is easy: I’d design tiles. Hey, I couldn’t NOT design! (I’d also live in a Caribbean paradise, but that’s a different story.)
The tiles by Xenia Taler make me smile every time I look at them. They express everything […]
- Russian Nesting Dolls
Since I was little, I’ve had a soft spot for Russian nesting dolls. While in Germany, I stumbled upon a flea market with several tables chock-full of the painted ladies. I spent a good hour trying to pick out my favorites for gifts to give back home: Mine is still proudly displayed in my room. […]
- Vancouver 2010 Olympic Mascots
Vancouver recently released their three mascots for the 2010 Olympics — Thanks for the post notcot. I can’t stop smiling at these little guys: They are adorable! And the way they introduced them to the public is perfect: you can “meet” each character on the site and it tells you their respective “home”, hobbies, favorite […]
