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favorite things . “Be Present Every Day”

Daily PONDspiration [for the well-designed week}… I’m adopting this admonition from Groundwork by Dana Ray as my motto this Monday morning! It’s a fitting goal in work and play. And the intriguing prints of Groundwork are fitting inspiration. Enjoy!

inspired by . Well-drawn Closet

Daily PONDspiration [for the well-drawn closet}… Take a look at these great illustrations of fashion accessories by Jenny Mortsell from Line – A Journal, No. 6. It’s an inspired and unexpected approach to showing products that are usually all photos and glitz. The intricate illustrations become little jewels hovering over the background textures. Nice.

Line – A Journal is an intriguing quarterly online magazine focused primarily in fashion with art, design, film and people-watching sprinkled in. It always sports some great photo styling!

favorite things . Wise Old Owls

I’ve been noticing lots of wise old owls swooping into my design sphere recently. From prints to home accessories, the whimsical variations are so inspiring. That fluffy cutie up top is circa 2010 dollar store Christmas ornament aisle and hangs on the valance above my desk shooting me wise thoughts throughout the day. The others are some of my favorites from around the cyber forest. Hoot Hoot!

1. The Roddy Owl cushion in teal from Roddy and Ginger. I think he’s looking at me!
2. “Great Horned Owl” limited edition glicee print by Josh Brill at Lumadessa. [LOVE his birds!]
3. You can’t go wrong with an owl named “Prudence”. The BlaBla kid’s collection is so full of whimsy & fun!
4. “Grey Owl” screen print by David Weidman. I’m a huge fan of Weidman’s work and this owl just makes me giggle.
5. White Porcelain Owl Lamp from Michele Varian.
6. Owl switchplate from Anthropologie. For turning on bright ideas!

inspired by . Watercolors by Geninne

Daily PONDspiration [for the well-designed wallspace}…
The watercolor work of Mexican artist Geninne Zlatkis always inspires me with its whimsy and freshness. I particularly love her stylized birds. The color, the detail and the stories she evokes draws me in every time. Enjoy!

(and be sure to browse her whole etsy shop!)

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Three Little Birds

Three Little Birds

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favorite things . Type Posters

Happy Wednesday! Being a graphic designer, the combination of words and images is kind of my daily trade. My job is about communication more than art usually, and I’m always inspired by pieces that effectively communicate a message using great design. I’ve been watching a couple of designers who often let words take the center stage, and I wanted to share their inspiration. These posters also highlight a color trend I’m seeing everywhere–yellow tones paired with bluish grays and neutrals. I love the sophistication and depth it creates!

Check out the shops of these designers and grab some inspiration for yourself!

THE WHEATFIELD | BOLD & NOBLE | NAN LAWSON

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