J.R.R. Tolkien Quote

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Manhole cover with Lady's Slipper Design

Downtown Minneapolis. The Lady's Slipper is the state flower for Minnesota, I love it! via

Organized Work Space

This is the first of a 13-photo slideshow of the same work space rearranged. Make sure to look by clicking here. Miss Vu has the magic touch, doesn't she?

Hand-Drawn Chalk Alphabet

 

Fantastic hand-drawn chalk alphabet by Antonio Rodrigues Jr from Brazil. See more here.

Marching Pigeons

Here's my gif of the day. You know you love it too. It's hard to stop watching, isn't it? via

Fox and Hound Masks to Print

Click here to print this adorable fox mask by Jan Brett.

Click here to print the Bassett Hound mask.

A Decorative Alphabet Based on Birds

Anna Söderberg is a graphic designer educated at prestigous Beckmans College of Design in Stockholm, Sweden. This alphabet poster called “Ornis” was part of Anna’s graduation project. Inspired by Middle Ages typography with its decorative initials that often filled up an entire page, she developed Ornis – a decorative alphabet based on birds and feathers.

Christmas Hares

I love this delightful image of hares in the snow holding holly sprigs. Happy first full day of winter! via

Pearl Buttons

Don't you love this shirt button card? Pearl buttons are my favorite. via

William Morris Wallpaper

I love this pattern. Wallpaper by William Morris called “Marigold”. via

Things to Love About Fall

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Are you creative?

I consider myself to be a creative person and sometimes I can't figure out whether it's a blessing or a curse :) via

Wonderful London Summer Olympics Poster

17 Days of Summer by Jordan Chueng. This poster is a masterpiece of graphic design.

Bee Quilt

It has been over a month since the beginning of the bee quilt. Hand printed bees on hand dyed fabric. Wonder how it's coming along? I love it so far! via

Listen to Ralph

This sounds like very good advice from Ralph Waldo Emerson. "Be silly, be honest, be kind." via

London Olympic Games 1948 and 2012

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Do You Wander?

I would love to be wandering in the snow too! Stay cool if you are in the heatwave zone and have a good weekend. via

Write This On Your Heart

I shall do this -- starting today!

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Beautiful Shells

Nature really is the best designer, isn't she. I love the graphic design and colors of this shell collection. I have never owned any like this but have always admired them in shops and photos. Have a great weekend. via

Free iPad App from Martha Stewart

This amazing app for iPad from Martha Stewart is a free download until July 8th and then the price jumps to $4.99. It is amazing. You can type, write freehand, glue, glitter, stamp, use photos, use templates, and so on. It will amuse you for hours creating cards, labels, blog posts, etc. I made this 'card' in just a few minutes -- it's so easy! Download from the app store HERE. It's called Martha Stewart CraftStudio. Get it while it's free. You can thank me later. Free is good! 

*Thanks Martha*