Grids + Squares

Maybe it is a function of the Instagram phenomenon, but grids and squares seem to be popping up in design and art everywhere.

1. Kelly Wearstler e-blast. Image courtesy of www.kellywearstler.com. / 2. "Amusement Park Reverse Negative, 2012" by Holly Zausner. Image courtesy of www.toryburch.com. / 3. Turot Collection Artwork. Image courtesy of www.dwellstudio.com. / 4. Kate Spade desktop wallpaper. Image and download courtesy of www.katespade.com.

Kate Spade: Year of Patterns

Okay, Kate Spade... this month's pattern is officially my favorite of the year.

Image courtesy of www.katespade.com.

#ARTOFTHEDOT

In honor of their polka-dot "pattern of the month," Kate Spade came up with this really neat online campaign:

Spot some dots and take part in the fun!

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Fun Type Treatments

1. kate spade 2. sephora 3. anthropologie

Summer Typography

Some fun and summery type treatments:

Clockwise from top: 1. Anthropologie, 2. Kate Spade, 3. West Elm, 4. Jack Spade
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Festive Inspiration: Red

Festive Inspiration: Green

The Ugly Box

One of the last projects I did for our wedding in early November, was to cover a box for the cards on our gift table. My husband was "not so happy" with the manner in which I covered the box (beige fabric outlined with pink duct tape) and referred to it as the "ugly box." Well, this weekend while Christmas shopping in Georgetown, my husband was stopped in his tracks. The Kate Spade window, which is dressed for the holidays, features a stack of "ugly boxes" front and center!

Maira Kalman

A quick tribute to one of my favorite illustrators, Maira Kalman. I'm always inspired by her bright colors, fun ideas and quirky imagery. Did I mention my keychain reminds me of my mom?

Fun Type Treatments

Courtesy of www.katespade.com.

kate spade Calendars

I keep a collection of kate spade calendar inserts for inspiration. The patterns and colors are so eye-catching, especially the green wallpaper on the inserts below. And the crab cut-outs always make me smile as they appear to be crawling off the page.