Archive for the ‘DESIGN’ Category
03.07.14
jordan sondler is an illustrator and craftswoman based in brooklyn, new york. her work spans both digital, print, and three dimensional forms with a particular interest in pattern. you can check out her shop here, and download two of her designs below for your desktop wallpaper or ipad!
:: click to download the JORDAN SONDLER EYES (367) WALLPAPER
:: click to download the JORDAN SONDLER CACTUS (933) WALLPAPER
download all of the desktop downloads from the past here.
02.20.14
KT smail was born under the dusty trees of scotland, and now lives in brooklyn, new york where she works as an illustrator, designer and exhibiting artist. i became obsessed with her work the second i came across it (you can check out her shop here and her recent work/wedding stationary portfolio here) so i am very thrilled that she’s offering her designs to everyone as free downloads today!
you can always email them to your phone and use them as cool wallpapers there too! i will for sure be doing this. i just love these so much.
CLICK THROUGH TO DOWNLOAD ALL OF THE PAINTED WALLPAPERS…
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02.20.14
i love browsing chairish when i’m redecorating (ahem, my bedroom & office). they have everything from vintage mid-century to art deco. below is a collection of some of my favorite pieces that are currently for sale on their site, you can see the rest of my curated picks here. i went with a mid-century desert vibe.
i could see these pieces being at the
ace hotel in palm springs or at a cabin like
this one in joshua tree. make sure to scroll to the bottom of the post and enter to win a $250 shopping credit!
shop my collection above: midcentury pottery, black innit acapulco chairs, bolivian pillows, bamboo bench, raw edgewood coffee table and below: table lamp, tribal rug, throw pillows, sky blue arm chair, drink cart, turkish kilim bench and mid-century shelf.
also, if you’re interested in selling any of your pre-loved home decor items, chairish has a new iphone app that makes it super easy to list your stuff!
CLICK THROUGH TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY…
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01.30.14
today we have jolie of brim papery joining us for our dress your tech column. she’s offering 3 different desktop downloads for you to choose from. and check out her etsy shop if you want to see more of her designs. this one is my favorite…
which one are you a fan of? we just love this column and seeing people download them for their desktops! now the biggest obstacle is keeping our folders organized so we can show off the art.
:: click to download the MAKE IT COUNT BLACK & WHITE (1511) DESKTOP WALLPAPER
:: click to download the MAKE IT COUNT COLOR (1914)DESKTOP WALLPAPER
:: click to download the OTHER SIDE OF FEAR (1862) DESKTOP WALLPAPER
:: click to download the SO FAR SO GOOD (2061) DESKTOP WALLPAPER
download all of the desktop downloads from the past here.
01.28.14
as promised, we are back with another series of calligraphy workshops! everyone had such a great time during the last sessions that we decided to partner with the amazing lauren essl from blue eye brown eye again to offer you another chance to learn calligraphy!
and, for all of you students that joined us last time and want to take your skills to the next level, lauren is offering an advanced class that will be taught using gold ink!
advanced class description: this class is intended for those who have taken the DLF beginner class, or have taken a course before in pointed pen calligraphy with an oblique pen. we’ll dive right in with the uppercase alphabet, learn how to work with gold ink, and practice writing common words and phrases.
all students will receive the advanced calligraphy kit that will have all of the tools you’ll need to participate. you will not need to bring any of your own supplies.
we will also be offering three sessions of the the beginner class in color!
beginner class description: if you’re interested in learning calligraphy, or would just like to try something new – this class is for you. truly for beginners…we’ll go over the basics, including assembling your pen, dipping your pen in ink, understanding ink flow and pressure, basic script lowercase letter forms, and developing your own lettering style. from start to finish you’ll have a full understanding of calligraphic strokes, letters, and technique.
all students will receive a calligraphy starter kit that you will use in class and can take home after, you do not need to bring any of your own supplies.
SIGN UP FOR THE WEDNESDAY MORNING (9:30am-1 pm) ADVANCED CALLIGRAPHY CLASS HERE
SIGN UP FOR THE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (2pm-5:30pm) BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHY CLASS HERE
SIGN UP FOR THE THURSDAY MORNING (9:30am-1 pm) BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHY CLASS HERE
SIGN UP FOR THE THURSDAY AFTERNOON (2pm-5:30pm) BEGINNER CALLIGRAPHY CLASS HERE
first photo by angela kohler
bottom three photos by amanda marie
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