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Color: Black & White




The walls of my apartment are painted the perfect shade of gray. Perfect, that is, until I decided I prefer separate strains of black and white in combination with each other. There’s something so calming about airy, white walls with strong, graphic accents of black. From the geometric himmeli ornaments to the killer Olle Eksell poster, these additions would be a pretty good substitute to repainting my entire place.

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1. Heirloom Studio Bowls | 2. Himmeli No. 5 Mobile and Olle Eksell Poster | 3. Molly Ringwald | 4.  I’m Ill Sweatshirt  | 5.  Kaj Franck Mushroom Bowl | 6.  Seascape Wallpaper : Winter by Abigail Edwards

Coverage by Valerie Gnaedig

 

January 18, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Color of Humanity by way of Crayons




How great is this project by The Crossroads of Freemont? The message is clear, concise and oh so poignant for the melting pot that is America. These crayons should be given to every child on the first day of kindergarden. Just imagine the art that would come…

 

January 18, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Winter Trends in European Footwear




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At my first job as a footwear designer, I snapped photos like a pro. Women on the subway, kid appliques at the market, tiger heels on fifth avenue, everything from high to low to everything in between. After leaving the company, it was hard to untrain my eye to go directly to people’s feet…something I still find myself doing on a semi-regular basis.

On my Fall scouting trip to Paris and London, the footwear gods overcame my camera. There were so many treats, I particularly loved the Sandro and Bensimon high tops. Here’s a round up of some of the more interesting (and wearable) pieces from the trip.

1. Bensimon | 2. Sandro | 3. Isabel Marant | 4. BGN Boutique | 5. Adidas | 6. Shop in the Marias | 7. Women having coffee | 8. Shop in the Marais | 9. Nike | 10. Yarn Shop on Rue Charlot | 11. Yarn store in London | 12. Nike at Size (London) | 13. Shop in Saint Germain | 14. Studded Converse | 15. Adidas at Size (London) | 16. Folk | 17-23. Size (London) | 24. Folk

 

January 17, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Friday Quick Links!




  1. 1. Fascinatingly faceless men by Carole Brémaud via The Jealous Curator
  2. 2. This gorgeous knit print wallpaper from Fargerike looks abundantly cozy via Poppytalk
  3. 3. Minjeong An’s intricate self-portrait diagrams are quite captivating via 50 Watts
  4. 4. It takes a good eye to have noticed this teeth detail in a wall of tactile hand lettering via Blow Up
  5. 5. Swooning over these custom watercolor wallpaper walls by Black Crow Studios via Empty Kingdom
  6. 6. Paintings created entirely with rubber date stamps via This is Colossal
  7. 7. Liza Sylvestre’s wonderfully vibrant, moody art via art hound
  8. 8. Loving Helen Carnac’s enamel and steel bowls via Trendland
  9. 9. DIY delicate braided beaded bracelet via Honestly WTF
  10. 10. Positively charming Vintage Handkerchief cal­en­dar by Mink Letterpress via designworklife
  11. 11. Sarah Milton’s typographic wallpaper is intense but fabulous via design*sponge
  12. 12. This animated gif lookbook for Verrier by Reed & Rader is pretty fantastic via Miss Moss

Coverage by Emily Gup

January 13, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

Twitter Influencer: Tim Biskup




Tim Biskup has always been more concerned with his own aesthetic vision than with fitting in. After rejecting the traditional art school path, he pursued technical training through years of work in the illustration, animation and graphic design industries. Once he decided to venture into the world of fine art he, once again, did not take the traditional path. Instead of reaching out directly to the art world, he created a series of live art auctions (The Burning Brush Art Auctions, 1999-2002) that wound up launching his own fine art career as well as fellow previously unknown artists.

Tim’s complex color and design theories and populist aesthetic has earned him an abundance of gallery and museum exhibitions as well as limited edition work relating to print, vinyl figures, books, records and other objects. Never content to stay still, he is always looking to grow and explore his mind and his art. His twitter feed is a great way to stay abreast of this very visual artist’s comings and goings as he happily promotes and shares the work with all.

 

January 13, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

How color influences what we buy, make & feel




As color lovers who also happen to be interested in the science and theory behind behavior, spotting Colour Hunting: How Colour Influences What We Buy, Make and Feel on the shelf at our local bookstore immediately made us giddy. Touching upon everything from the frescoes and textiles of ancient civilizations to the haute couture and digitally created architecture of today, we discover that color not only plays a vital role in our visual experiences, but also subconsciously shapes our actions.

In the first chapter, “Commerce” (buying/ selling), experts cast a light on color trends and dissect the use of color in brand messaging. The following chapter, “Aesthetics” (making), offers insight into the conceptual use of color, as well as the challenges and techniques entailed when applying color to a wide range of materials. The relationship between body, mind and color forms the focus of the ‘Wellbeing’ (feeling) chapter.

Facts about color are interspersed throughout the book, tracing back to cultures throughout the globe. Additionally there are interviews with well-known professionals, including Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Color Institute, Louisa Hutton of Sauerbruch Hutton Architects, Hella Jongerius and Liz Griffiths of Missoni. Pick this up for yourself or your favorite color fiend.

 

January 13, 2012 | By: Shayna Kulik

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