My Weblog

Mary-Kate & Ashley

I am really coveting this coffee table book by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. I think that the twins area little wacky, but I think it will be chock full of beautiful images and an overall good read. 

{image via OMG}

School Days at Poppytalk

I love August and fall and Back to School. And it should come as no surprise that I love school supplies. Here is a list of my favorite things being offered at Poppytalk Handmade's School Days Market.

bubbo: bulldog clips with magnets & ladiesandgentlemen: 50s style stapler

girlmetro: inkless journals & uppercase: old school preorder

whiteelephantvintage: vintage g flash card & henryroad: tangerine grid pouch

constantgatherer: vintage lab beakers & sweetiepiesuite: large chalkboard

For the love of light

I really want this book, for the love of light, a tribute to the art of polaroid.

*I realize that everyone has already talked about this great book, but I just wanted to post the link here so I could remember it when I am ready to buy it! (Purchase here)

Books Books Books

I have always loved reading. I love the whole process of going to a store or library and reading the excerpt of what the book is about. I love the smell of books. I love library cards. I just recently have begun reading regularly again. Blame it on college and many sleepless nights in studio. I did not have a life, let alone free time to pick up a good book. But I am back on track. 

Over the weekend I picked up Craft, Inc. I am really excited to start this book. It has been talked about all over the blog world and I thought it was about time I picked it up. After that, I would also like to read The Boss of You and Small Giants.

UPPERCASE - books

All of these books can be found right here at the online shop of Uppercase.

And I know I've written about this book before...but look at that imagery! I had to post it again.

{I really just wanted to post these so they would be in my archives for when I'm ready to purchase!}

Design Books

I've put together a small list of some of the books that I'm currently wanting.

Left: Graphic Artists Guild Handbook
A professor of mine said this is a good book to use if you are wanting to freelance. It helps you figure out what you are worth to your client, and smart business practices to use.

Right: ReThink ReDesign ReConstruct: How Top Designers Create Bold New Work
I've heard this book is pretty good. But I do better when book has lots of pictures for inspiration.

Left: Hand Job: A Catalog of Type
I've heard from several people that this book is good. May be just as good as Fingerprint.

Middle: New Vintage Type
Another one that I've heard lots of good things about.

Right: Printing Effects: An Exploration of Printing Techniques
I somehow stumbled upon this one while browsing Amazon, but I am quite intrigued. I think this book looks like it has lots of potential. I couldn't find a release date though (since it is on pre-order).