A few Tauba Auerbach treats for your Tuesdays. Alliteration.
Month: November 2012
American Gothic Family
Happy Birthday Rodin!
Oh, Sweet Liberty: Happy Veterans Day
Normally I don’t post on Sundays but today I was feeling inspired and thankful on Veterans’ Day. The following are a quick curation of lovely items that somehow involve liberty and the great U.S. of A.
Delicate Necklaces That Make Bold Statements
There is something about a finely crafted and delicate necklace. It is a conversation starter for one, especially this Batman number above by BK & JIO on Etsy. They all serve as a tiny metal mantra.
This Mermaid Necklace by Mother Was Right reminds me to be playful.
This Heart Necklace by Petite Co. reminds me what’s truly important.
And this Wishbone Necklace by Bijoux By Meg reminds me that I’m pretty lucky, even when things don’t go exactly my way.
Sorry Clients…Things We Designers Have All Heard Before
We’ve all cringed at them before. Those illustrious comments from clients that upon second thought sound utterly nonsensical. In a review meeting you’ll say “Sure. I’d be glad to make that sandwich more playful.” However, when you get home and sit down at your desk, not even your glossy Mac screen can cheer you up at the prospect of crafting a sandwich that has a little more spring in its step. For these beautiful and cheeky posters we can thank Sharp Suits, brainchild of designers Mark Shanley and Paddy Treacy of Mark + Paddy. Even better, the sale of posters will benefit Temple Street Children’s Hospital in Dublin.
Book Cover Beauty
Oh, Walden. If you have not had the chance to read this classic novel yet, it is a must. I call it the “original beach read.” Although Thoreau heads to a lake, and not the ocean, this meditative work will take you out of the hustle and bustle for just a second. This illustration is the book’s original title page, illustrated by Thoreau’s sister Sophia. The detail of this intricate line drawing is impeccable, capturing the simpleness of Thoreau’s time at Walden Pond.
The Tattoo Without the Commitment
Designer Tina Roth Eisenberg, @swissmiss, seems to be queen of creative these days. Her projects run the gamut from Teux Deux to Creative Mornings to Studio Mates. Lately though, I am after the products of her project, Tattly. Tattly offers artistic-minded tattoos and best of all, they are temporary. Look out for designs by household names like Jessica Hische as well as tattoos for when you are feeling especially cheeky.
Sparkles are always a good thing
I got this idea from The Beauty Department for Robin’s Egg Nails, a blue base with a glitter topcoat. I created my look with Essie’s Lapis of Luxury and Sally Hansen’s Hard As Nails Strobe Light.
RUNS WITH MARKERS 