Music Philosophy

Been searching the net for motivational quotes and stories for a job I'm working on and stumbled upon these rad poster series by designer Mico. Great type work for the lyrics of some my favourite songs.

Moustache type

I held a moustache-themed birthday party a few years ago - wish I used this as inspiration for the invite.

Banner Love

I have been a bit thrifty on the blog posts lately as I have been on a much needed Easter holiday in Namibia. I woke up to hot-cross buns, lazed and watched old rom-coms (therapy), enjoyed the last of Summer in the swimming pool. I also squeezed in a bit of shopping and a lot more eating.

And I am now broke and need a fresh outlook. And you need "things" for a fresh outlook, right? Broke?!! Well, that won't stop me (never has).

I have decided to give the wall above my bed a much needed smile with a banner. I love these from Banter Banners, but money is not on my side. I am heading to the paper merchants tomorrow to score some sheets and make my own. Not sure what mine will say yet, but these are great inspiration.

via For Me, For You

Alphabet love

Need to find a great project to incorporate this typeface from StudioFeed.

Wednesday Blues

What a **** day. I am having one of those where I just cannot seem to crack anything, my design log is used up, I have run out of clean laundry, and I am so so hungry - I can't remember the last time I sat down and ate - it always seems to be in front of my laptop these days. Oh dear, here comes the complain train.

There's definitely stuff to keep me cheered, though. Like keeping Grizzly Bear's Veckamist on continuous rotation on my playlist; this poster; this plum crumble; and these awesome socks (just as the weather seems to be turning too). Now, if only they were all at home waiting for me.

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A bit of type now

I just redid my blog header with awesome typeface, History, courtesy of the playful Peter Bilak.