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behind the design: chicken soup with rice

I’ve been getting pretty familiar with Maurice Sendak’s Chicken Soup with Rice. Why? Well I’m so glad you asked! The book of months is the inspiration for our 2012 desk calendar. The calendar will be available in the shop very soon. I’m getting samples this week! P.S. Learn all the words to the story by…

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lost in thoughts #89

It’s officially winter. I happen to be a big fan of winter, and I’m so excited that it finally snowed! Looks like we’re going to have a white Christmas, which will be lovely. Vanilla Dream by Jennifer Squires Productions On Monday night, it was snowing while I waited (20 minutes) for the bus. To keep…

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lost in thoughts #82

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to see the Secret Selves photography exhibit by Leonard Nimoy at MASS MoCA. The series is based on the Greek myth that “humans were once four legged and four armed. When they became too arrogant and powerful Zeus split them in two.” Since then, I’ve had mythology…

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That sounds like it was a really cool exhibit. I love greek mythology.

Yeah, it really was pretty cool. And the photos are life-size!

lost in thoughts #74

This week I’m focusing on design inspired by books. I’ve written about books before; I just love books so much! Penguin Books espresso mugs These espresso mugs aren’t based on the content of the books, but rather on the classic Penguin book covers that are so recognizable. You know I love that little orange one! (via dress,…

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