Blue Connection Residency

Posted: July 9th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, my work | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

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I have been so busy this week getting ready for my event at the Blue Connection. Today is the day! Thought I’d share the event poster with you guys.


chrissie abbott

Posted: June 29th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, illustration, inspiration | Tags: , , , , | 1 Comment »

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Chrissie Abbott is my new ultimate life inspiration. Her portfolio is just… indescribable. You can buy these awesome posters here!

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jeff lewis

Posted: June 22nd, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Saw this neat drawing by Jeff Lewis on Design for Mankind yesterday and had to reblog. Love the intense geometrics going on here! So cool.

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stina persson

Posted: June 21st, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, illustration | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Today’s obsession: Stina Persson. Her watercolor illustrations are exceptional.

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clockwork universe

Posted: June 11th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, home decor, vintage | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Sorry for the spotty posting, but I’m back from vacation now and very well rested and refreshed. Check out these extraordinary vintage clocks from clockwork universe. They have an unbelievable selection, I want them all!

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letterpress type poster

Posted: June 3rd, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, handmade, letterpress, typography | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

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This poster combines two things I love a lot, typography & letterpress. Just looking at it gives me the itch to start printing! From 00One

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fine little day

Posted: May 25th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, home decor | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Loving everything from Fine Little Day. “Fine Little Day is a multidisciplinary art and design platform and brand. Sprawling, impulsive and inconsistent. It is not faithful to any single line and does not have the ambition to be cohesive or even well thought through. Fine Little Day specializes in playful creating based on pleasure and joy.” What a wonderful philosophy!

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olivetti valentine typewriter

Posted: May 19th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, home decor, inspiration | Tags: , , | Comments Off

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If anyone out there is interested in buying me an outrageously expensive present… I WANT THIS!


focus line art

Posted: May 11th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, etsy, handmade, home decor | Tags: , , , , , | Comments Off

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I love this unique wall art from focuslineart by Tracy Melton. They’re made from dead red elm trees. So beautiful.

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coasters

Posted: May 5th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, home decor | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

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Today I decided to do a mini round-up of some of my favorite coasters. Maybe blogging about them will help remind me to use them! I’ve got to stop making rings on our cool wooden trunk coffee table. Ugh!

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1. Bamboo Type Coasters from ACD I actually bought these coasters for Brian last year for his birthday because were both huge type nerds. We love them!

2. Doily Coasters from uncommon

3. Porcelain Knitwear Coasters from alyssa ettinger design

4. Celestial Coasters from Anthropologie These come in four gorgeous colors.


the sunday times market

Posted: May 4th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, home decor, vintage | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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The Sunday Times Market is an Etsy vintage shop run by David and Ashley, a husband & wife design team. They certainly have some of best product photography I’ve seen on Etsy. I love all the mid century items. Just looking at their shop you really get a sense that they took a lot of care in choosing what to present in their shop. I want everything!

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Kate from For Me, For You has featured these amazing arrows before and now has a set in her adorable apartment! Jealous!

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Roll & Tumble Press

Posted: April 24th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, home decor, letterpress | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Wonderful letterpress prints from Roll & Tumble Press. So sweet & romantic!

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flores del sol

Posted: April 16th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, home decor | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment »

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Pretty preserved flowers from flores del sol.

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mr. yen

Posted: April 15th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, handmade, typography | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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Mr. Yen is a papercut genius! I am especially in love with this hand cut quote from Alice in Wonderland. It’s such a great quote and so beautifully executed. Bravo!

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Sanna Annukka

Posted: April 2nd, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, home decor, illustration | Comments Off

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Sorry for the lack of post yesterday, I was en route to my home in Arlington Heights for the weekend. It’s going to be a very busy weekend, I’m working on a big paper-cut project for the band The Great Waltz, I can’t wait to show you how it comes out!

Your eye candy for today is a gorgeous print and wooden birds from Sanna Annukka, I love her style!

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dan funderberg clock

Posted: March 31st, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, home decor | Tags: , , | Comments Off

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Saw this amazing clock on the Oh Joy blog the other day. Kitsune Noir and Furni have teamed up with NY designer Dan Funderberg to create this beauty.


kissa design

Posted: March 26th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: crafts, design, etsy, handmade | Tags: , , | Comments Off

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Kissa Design’s Star Urchins are so fun! Love the idea of using them as place holders.

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Michael Arras

Posted: March 23rd, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, handmade, home decor | Tags: , , , , | Comments Off

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Love these statement making tables from Michael Arras.

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inaluxe

Posted: March 20th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: art, design, etsy, illustration | Tags: , , , | 2 Comments »

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Happy spring everyone! Hope you all are having a lovely weekend! As you have probably noticed, I made some changes to the site. I wanted to tighten things up a bit and give everything a cleaner look. Also, now I can post larger images! Wahoo! Let me know what you think about the new look!

Check out these lovely illustrations and prints by inaluxe!

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MALU

Posted: March 15th, 2010 | Author: Katie | Filed under: design, etsy, fashion, handmade | Tags: , , , | Comments Off

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I’m obsessed with all these leggings from MALU. Her designs ares so unique, every pair is cuter than the next. They look so fun and comfy to wear!

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