baby colors

Did you know that Pantone published a book for babies about color? So brilliant! It is blatant self-promotion but it's executed so beautifully.

Lovely illustrations and (of course) colors. Well done!

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breathless

This takes my breath away.

I have been so busy recently and stressed because I feel behind in almost every aspect of my life. When I saw this on Design Mom this morning I stopped for a few minutes to fully appreciate it and I could feel it lift me up.

I hope it lifts you up too.

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happy new year

Happy Belated New Year!

I hope 2012 will bring you peace, good health, and happiness.

(Photo courtesy of my latest obsession, pinterest, pinned by Barbara Crawford.)

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calendars - patterns

If typography and nature aren't for you, take a look at these gorgeous illustrated pattern calendars. Yum.

This is from Linda & Harriet. I love the patterns and the simplified color palette. Very pretty.

These are from Smock Paper. I adore the bright colors. Delicious!

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calendars - nature

2012 is rapidly approaching. Be prepared with a nature-inspired calendar!

Illustrated Owl Calendar by Gingiber. Who doesn't love owls?! I think these are so beautiful and delicate.

This one is from Modern Printed Matter. I love the way the type works into the illustration for each month. So beautiful!

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calendars - typography

It's 2012 calendar time. Are you ready for the world to end? I'm willing to invest in a gorgeous calendar of the entire year, just in case we're still around after May. Here's hoping.

This one is from Two Trick Pony. I love that red on top of the chipboard. Gorgeous!

This one is from Heather Lins. It's printed on wood. So lovely. 

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october

The foliage in New England this year has been muted and a little sad. I had fun looking for inspiring, vibrant, and warm tones on flickr. Enjoy!

Orange Texture - xamad

Autumn, Bright and Beautiful - Dianne Sherril

Creamy Carrot Orange Soup - vanilla bean blog

Pumpkin - Carver Images

Happy October!

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light graffiti

I loved this post on Design Festival about light graffiti through the years... check it out. Here are some of my more modern favorites:

Michael Bosanko

Alan Jaras

Lichtfaktor

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book posters

Take a look at these divine, minimalist, posters based on children's stories. I think they are so beautiful and just the tiniest bit creepy. In a good way.

I saw these on Ohdeedoh. They are designed by Christian Jackson and you can buy them at imagekind.

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greeting cards

I've noticed a lot of amazing greeting cards recently. Here are a few favorites.

Gilah Press - I love the neon ink and the simple typographic design.

Printerette - So clever and bright and fun!

Satsuma - They have such a great collection of gorgeous, simple, letterpress cards. These flowers are my favorite.

So beautiful!

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rugs for kids

I adore these rugs by Haba. They are such a great combination of rug and play mat.

Fun and functional!

(I saw them on Ohdeedoh. You can buy them from Moolka.)

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book cover awesomeness

I have a big design crush on Jessica Hische. I absolutely adore this set of classics that she worked on for Barnes and Noble.

The simplicity of the colors, the elegance of the typography, the decorative details... they all work together so seamlessly.

Gorgeous!!

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crayon sculpture

I can't believe I've found more crayon sculpture to be inspired by. These are by Herb Williams. Enjoy!

I just love them!

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rainbow cake

What?! Did you say rainbow cake?! How fantastically fabulous! I am totally making one some day. And I promise to post about it. In the meantime, I found these photos on Sweetapolita. I love that her daughter drew the decorations on the fondant. How fun!

Yummy and gorgeous! Such a good combination.

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