Daily PONDspiration [for the well-designed wall}… You may have gathered by now that I love prints. Something about the time-honored process and the touch of the human hand required inspires me. Great typography is icing, in my book. Check out the eyecandy from Black List Studio Prints!
Today my favorite font is West Balaio. [I say today because my “favorite” seem to change on a daily/hourly basis. Oh well.] I love the whimsy and texture of this font. It just smells like Spring fever. You can download it for free here.
And, here’s what I’m thinking about doing with it… some oversized “thank you” postcards for my clients!
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!
Hello & welcome! I’m Haley Montgomery, and I’m the designer and owner of Small Pond Graphics. I sometimes fancy myself a frog kisser— a documentarian coaxing poignant moments from unexpected places. This blog has evolved from those moments.
The small Pond FIELD GUIDE is part diary, part sketchbook, and part wish list – an archive of ordinary wonders. For years, this space has housed my stories – creative ideas, vintage inspiration, our forays into curious places, and the simple artifacts of quiet of conscious living. Through watercolor, photography, and illustrated tales, these pages uncover the blessing of ordinary days and the wonder found in authentic places and pursuits.
I invite you to open the boxes.
Peek into the drawers.
Rustle through the pages.
I’m honored to have you here.
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