January 28th, 2011 by Maxine
If you’re looking to rotate in a few new design blogs, I recommend taking a look at Kitka Design’s blog, written by the a couple (just married this week!) who brought the store Mjolk to Toronto. Recently, they obsessively collected classic office supplies. You may recognize some of these iconic items:
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January 20th, 2011 by Maxine
Last year, we featured collection photographs by artist Lisa Congdon. Today, an edition of her prints is for sale at Jen Bekman’s project 20 x 200. Sign up fro Bekman’s mailing list, and you’ll receive announcements of weekly editions
If you’re looking for erasers, rather than photographs of erasers:
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January 18th, 2011 by Maxine
January 6th, 2011 by Maxine
I enjoyed reading about a young couple–both designers–not afraid to live outside of the traditional “design centers.” In addition to recent collaborations with Ashley Rose Helvey, they’re set to design a new line for Urban Outfitters. Read more, here.
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January 5th, 2011 by Maxine
It’s January 5, 2011. You have December food in the fridge. Why throw away the holiday food? If you’ve ever wondered how long is too long to archive those brussel sprouts, here’s a guide, courtesy of The Sac Chef.
A list of common leftovers and recommended refrigerator storage times:
soups and stews: 3 to 4 days
gravy and [...]
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January 5th, 2011 by Maxine
2011, You sound different.
Here’s what we’re listening to:
World News, Local Natives
Blowin’ in the Wind, Stevie Wonder (that’s right!) [click on "preview this track"]
Little Life, Josephine Foster
Province, TV on the Radio
Lollipop, Squeak E. Clean
Can’t Get it Right Today, Joe Purdy
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January 5th, 2011 by Maxine
It’s 2011; some of you may be making resolutions while others are making, perhaps, a bucket list. For me, visiting the Spiral Jetty is something that could go on either list–something I want to do before I die, but right now. For many years, the spiral jetty was obscured by water, but it’s been visible, [...]
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January 3rd, 2011 by Maxine
No, not mine, silly. The title simply refers to the ever-popular occasion that, as of late, has inspired some breathtaking design.
Abby Clawson Low of Hi + Low Blog showed off her invite to readers, 8 years after the fact…
Youngna Park’s handkerchief invitation was featured in several places, including Brooklyn Bride.
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January 3rd, 2011 by Maxine
Happy New Year!!!! In light of all the resolutions you made, it’s time to become more efficient. Without even reading your list, I can guarantee that you are hoping to make extra hours in each day. One of the largest time sucks known to techno-savvy humans is e-mail.
I was turned onto this concept of “inbox [...]
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