True words...

I once had a therapist tell me that comparing myself to others was a sure path to misery. While I think it's human nature, I also think it's hugely important to recognize it, rationalize it, and then chill right on out. I, like most people (probably), struggle with it on a daily basis. However, the older I get, the less I seem to care and the more I focus on just doing whatever makes me happy. I guess this one can be filed under "Lifelong Journey" with all of the other tough stuff.


Image by Ryan Flynn

Letterpress class!

I'm pretty excited to take my first letterpress class today! Just wanted to gather up a little inspiration and a few cool videos. I'll report back after the class tonight. I can't wait to see what we'll get to make!


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No clue what any of this is about? Here's a great instructional video from Naomie Ross:

Letterpress from Naomie Ross on Vimeo.

...and another fun one from Egg Press in Portland, OR:

Egg Press Letterpress Video from Pressing Letters on Vimeo.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

How great are these envelopes?! I'm loving the illustrated return addresses for the different business. Stay tuned for some fun posts from the Dwell on Design convention and our Long Beach adventure (complete with very cool jellyfish pictures).


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It's enough...

These are definitely some words by which to live. I need a lot of reminding in this area lately. The fact that nothing in the universe is perfect is relieving and a bit sad at the same time. I keep telling myself, "Do what you can with what you have." Also, don't forget to breathe (or eat your greens).


Poster design by Lisa Barbero

Wow...weave.

Right, so, I had no intention of posting anything else today but then I stumbled upon this! This made the part of my brain devoted to typography light up like Vegas. It gets me all gooey inside when designers go to such great lengths to create typefaces. Glorious. You (and I ) can thank the French design duo Zim and Zou for this awesomeness.














Found at paper tastebuds. Images via Behance Network