Beautiful Waste.

Emanuele Pizzolorusso| Waste Paper Bin

A waste basket is made entirely of recycled paper. 

+Thin paper layers of 40 disposable bags. 

Extract the bag and throw the paper away when bin is full.

...and guess what? The layer beneath is ready to collect more paper.

Emily King.

American singer and songwriter

Born in 1985

2004 - First recorded deal w/ J Records

2007 - "East Side Story," Debut Album

2007/12 - Grammy Nomination for "Best Contemporary R&B Album of the Year"

2011 - "The Seven" EP

2012 - Awarded the Holly Prize (a tribute to the legacy of Buddy Holly)

    via

baby I don't want to lead you on
feed you empty promises and never follow through
there's a lot of things that I do wrong
if you're looking for the perfect one this aint for you

'cause what I've got is just an ordinary heart
but I'll give it more than anybody
you can always trust this ordinary heart

maybe I don't want to let you down
tell you that I'll always be around and miss my cue
I can be a lover and a fool
every now and then I lose my cool that's what I do

'cause what I've got is just an ordinary heart
but I'll give it more than anybody
you can always trust this ordinary heart

I know you're scared that I might change
or even worse I'll stay the same

'cause what I've got is just an ordinary heart
but I'll give it more than anybody
you can always trust this ordinary heart
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"Ordinary Heart", Emily King.
released 01 May 2012


Check out some of my favorite Emily King songs on 8tracks:

Emily King Chillout from kkenyetta on 8tracks Radio.

Gavin Worth.

Sex+Design/Gavin Worth

Gavin Worth, Cairo, Egypt, self taught artist. Working with wire, he creates the feel of 3D line drawings while telling stories of simple human moments. See more his wire sculptures and other work (drawing and painting) here.


I wouldn't mind having one or two of his sculptures around the house. How about you?

The Lovely Packaging Exchange Project.

The "Lovely Packaging Exchange Project at Oh Hello Friend.

Here's hoping my partner enjoys her package as much as I enjoyed putting it together.

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Winston Howes.

A hopeless romantic + 6,000 oak trees in the shape of heart = a tribute to Winston Howes late wife.

Inhabitat 7/17/22012

When Howe's wife passed away over a decade ago, he meticulously planned and planted the oak trees around a six-acre field of grass to create the heart shape, with the design’s bottom tip pointing in the direction of his wifes childhood home in Wotton Hill.

A tall hedge of daffodils surrounds the heart’s perimeter that creates an unmistakable warm yellow glow that planes and hot air ballooners alike cannot miss. Read more of the story here.

Jeremy Reiss.

Jeremy Reiss...

Baseball purist

sucker for vintage

Proudly calls Louisville home

Hypnotized by super-cool typography

Loves great design

Image: Jeremy Reiss | V02 Multisport - Exterior Signage

p.s. he's awesome...at least I think so. See more of his work here.

Type In Everyday.

©Keia Kenyetta. UB, Type I, Spring 2012

Let's face it – ‘Type’ is everywhere!
What the heck I am talking about?
Well if you have a small child you probably are aware of this as children see the most amazing things - my son is a classic example of this. I swear this boy can identify a letter form from almost any object that comes in his view. It’s actually pretty amazing or not…

Anyway, I was going through my school files and I came across an assignment that I was tasked with last semester in my typography class.  The class was tasked with finding type in the everyday. Still not clear on what I'm rambling out?

Well, for example, a macaroni noodle looks like the letter 'C'. A simple chair can look like a lower case letter ‘h’, and a curtain rod tie back hook might look like the letter ‘J’. If you look around you will see that everyday objects look like type. While these objects look like type they are definitely not type but with a little creativity they can serve as interesting design solutions.

The image pictured above is my idea of type in the everyday. It was created while spending time on the playground with my son. As he played, I walked around the playground and took pictures of the play equipment. The result – the letters h, o, p, e, which spell Hope!

Here's hoping that everyone has a fabulous weekend! Keep your eye out for type this weekend.
Do come back and let me know what you've discovered.

Judging A Book By It's Cover.

Truth be told, I hate reading. Okay so maybe I don't hate reading...it's more that I don't like to be forced to read. Nor, do I have time to read. I can hardly take five minutes to read the directions for a recipe in a cookbook. I'm not sure if this is just the lazy part of my personality or due the fact that I had to read so many literary journals, white papers, etc. in my previous life.

What I do enjoy is the imagery of a book cover, a magazine, or on a flyer/poster, etc. What I've come to realize most recently is that I am in love with the integration of text and imagery...especially on books and in magazines. I honestly believe the images and color choice of written material is what attracts me to reading material. Okay, and the first three pages of a book or article need to be enticing. With the invention of book readers - you know those things called Nooks, Kindles, and tablets (Ha!), I think it's become ever so important for those designing book covers and magazine cover spreads to be creative.

I saw these (below) in Barnes & Noble the other weekend. Well actually, these books spotted me - with all there glitzyness and lead positioning on the center end cap.

Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classics, designed by Jessica Hische

The imagery! The details! The designers choice of color and material...I couldn't help but stop and check them out. I picked up each book - flipped through it, felt its cover, smelled it (no, really I did). It's something about small little details that I enjoy. Something so simple and worldly given new life with fine detail.  The artist behind this awesomeness is Jessica Hische and she's an amazing illustrator, letterer, and designer.

Now, luckily I've read most of these classics because if I hadn't, I'd probably be judging these books by their cover...which one should never, never, ever do! 

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Are you still reading books or have you moved over to the new world of technology? If you are an old school paperback/ hardback reader, what are you reading these days? What attracts you to a book besides hearsay? 

Bounded By Language.

Illustration by Ellie Anglin

Language contains great power for humans;
It shapes societies, creates laws and norms.
Builds skyscrapers and
fills the pages of novels.
But,
when language is abused, it can morally destroy the soul.

“That speech was gay” she said to her friend.
“You should really watch the words you choose.
That person may not appreciate the message you send.”
said the smart man in reply.

She found out later the reason why.
Take a word that is embraced by many
and twist it into a snarling enemy,
watch yourself in the mirror as the tie of
Ronald Regan chokes the sense from your thoughts
and blurs all sense of reality.

-Emily Holmes, November 23, 2011

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How are you bounded by language?

Source: Blueprint Magazine

Phenomenal

Feeling Phenomenal?

Phenomenal. 5 X 7 Inspirational Art Print

©2011. Storied In Hue. All Rights Reserved.

I'm loving this print I designed! Why do I love it? It's inspiration - Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" Poem. Here's a sample of the 4th verse (my favorite):

Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.  
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.  
When you see me passing,
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,  
The bend of my hair,  
the palm of my hand,  
The need for my care.  
’Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.
Copyright © 1978 by Maya Angelou

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You can pick up the print here and check out more of my work here.
Enjoy the weekend friends!

Art 101

My kids a budding artist. I wonder who he gets that from (whistling). I'm inspired to further transform this piece of art.

Weekend Painting| EKF. November 5, 2011

©2011. Storied In Hue.

31st Day Born.

Creepy Crawlers, Spooky Stories & tons of fun!!! ©2011. Storied In Hue.

These invites were design for a special young lady whose birthday is on a spooktacular day! 

For the past two year's I've been blessed with the opportunity to design birthday celebration invites for this family. The mom usually calls me up and puts the daughter on the phone and we're off talking about her big day!

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How fun or interesting it must be to have a birthday on the 31st of October! Anyone else born on last day of October? What have your experiences been? Fun or interesting - Do tell?

An Icon's Icon

“When you’re a carpenter making a beautiful chest of drawers, you’re not going to use a piece of plywood on the back, even though it faces the wall and nobody will ever see it. You’ll know it’s there, so you’re going to use a beautiful piece of wood on the back. For you to sleep well at night, the aesthetic, the quality, has to be carried all the way through.” 

~Steve Jobs, February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as he introduces the new Apple II in Cupertino, Calif. 

(AP Photo/Apple Computers Inc., File 1977)

Photographic Timeline

Reactions to Steve Jobs passing

Steve Jobs, 1955-2011, by Steven Levy of Wired

"Steve Jobs Earned His Place in the American Business Pantheon" by Daniel Gross

Tres.

Silent movement over here

...Preparing for "3" and doing this weeks assignment for my classes. 

How's that for multi-tasking.

One day I'll get some real rest.

Okay, so I probably won't. It's okay to dream though. 

...Right?

p.s. the crayons aren't mine. They belong to the kid!

Pace.

Ivan Kliun: Landscape Rushing By, ca. 1914-15, 74 x 58 cm 

Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Monday through Friday

Morning rush

Daytime c-r-e-e-p-s

Evening rush

Saturday & Sunday

Some down time with a small bits of rush

That’s what it has been

…and now there's a new twist - School

So its now:

Monday rush

Tuesday & Wednesday super crazy marathon rush

Thursday rush with a _small breather

Friday slack

Saturday & Sunday "slacker rush pace" in preparation for the Monday rush and so on

Since returning to school, learning to pace the daily is not getting any easier…sigh

***How are you pacing yourself these days? Any tips?***

This post is a part of the Six Word's Friday weekly with Melissa Camara Wilkins. #sixwordsfriday. The

topic this week "PACE"

The Secret Life of Toys.

Proof that toys do have a secret life:

Titled: "Imperial Training"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 8"X10" (mat)

Titled: "Recession Army Cantina"

Measurements: 8"X10" (image), with 11"X14" (mat)

Titled: "Recession Time"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 11"X14" (mat)

Titled: "What a Trooper"

Measurements: 5"X7" (image), with 8"X10" (mat)

Seriously, How clever is this guy? I can totally relate to these images...in a human kind of way (smile)!

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The Artist: Marcos or Mark
The 411: Self-taught photographer. "Official family photographer for every family vaction until a few years back when his kids invited him into a wonderful world." (everyone sigh and say "awwwwwe").

Visit more of his work >here<
*All of the artists photographs are printed professionally in a lab on Kodak Supra Endura paper and are individually signed.*

Paper Cuts

"Bound to Be Free," Peter Callesen

Aaah...exhale...the art of paper cuts...intricate and tedious. I've attempted to take on a few paper cuts in my lifetime. Let's just say for me, it's not a good idea. I am not patient with the knife and my mind works against the grain. I do enjoy coming across artists and designers that have this amazing gift. I've always loved the work of Peter Callesen. Often I'll go onto his website to see if he has done anything new or to see if one of his installations will be in a neighboring town (wishful thinking). I wanted to share one of his works but there are just so many that I enjoy. Nevertheless, you can visit his website here.

"Dead Angel," Peter C

Etsy Love.

I’m so excited about my new Etsy finds design crush(es).  I’ve been spending way too much time on Etsy the past three weeks…it’s so addicting. There are way too many great designers out there!

It all started out with this print (thanks Running Mommy):

I Am A Child of God | Persimmon & Pink 

(I purchased one for my kid and later another for a colleagues kid)

and later, these:

Hello Good Looking | Persimmon & Pink     

Our Daily Bread | Persimmon & Pink  

and then:

Home | mi vida bonita  
Modern Kitchen Art Print | Oddles of Color    

the ABC’s | Honey & Bloom 
Keep Calm, Carry On |cut & past print 
3 Poms |  Sweet Poms

and the list doesn’t  stop there!

Origami birds, toes, and a hint of sunshine

Everyone could use a happy view from time to time.

...and here is my Happy View today: Origami birds, toes, and a hint of sunshine!

An image by Chesea Chew found on "beauty in everything". 

What image represents your “Happy View”?

Tutu's, Peep Toe Shoe's & An Urban Garden Project

A few things in the spirit of handmade...

Below are a few of my favorite finds on Etsy this week:

Find pixelthis, PomLove, Lana Kole,  Beads in the Blefry,  Nana’s tutus’, and Milk and Honey Handbags here.

AND

a few Easter/Spring time delights from JCrew:

 

1. Flowerette Sash

2. Girls' cotton Maisie cardigan w/splatter flower tee and tulle plié skirt

3. Boys' seersucker sportcoat and pant, lightweight solid oxford shirt, w/ plaque belt

4. Martina satin peep toes

...for a finishing touch…how about checking out the Urban Garden Projects, Dying Easter eggs the natural way here.