Found! - 6th August

So whilst trawling the Ikea website I discovered these bad boys. How ADORABLE would cakes be if they were made in these tins?!

The DRÖMMAR range is all kinds of awesome. :) Now to just mission it down to Ikea. *sigh*

Wednesdayitis - 5th August

I got the latest issue of CREATIVE in the mail yesterday. I drooled all over it.

The design issue is amazing. I know, I say amazing a lot. But honestly. I was sitting on my couch turning the pages in awe. It has a great backchat feature from John Matthews discussing the potentially detrimental effects The Gruen Transfer has had on the advertising industry that I found really interesting. Anyway, if you're into advertising it is a must see.

I had a bit of an epiphany today and realised that I kind of grew up with a little career crush on retail. My grandma was the whole floor manager of Pick n Pay (For those not in the know I would say, kind of like, Big W or Target with groceries too) for the majority of my childhood. These were the days pre-Coles takeover where the store was super family orientated - I'm talking family christmas parties with giant slides, facepaint and santa giving away sweet toys. I went to work with my Grandma a lot as a kid. Everyone knew my name, I got free lollies and I got extra time in the toys section (Being able to play unlimited nintendo 64 as a kid was everyone's dream). This is what I blame my obsession with retail on.

I am a sucker for retail marketing. Give me an up and coming designer and I will watch them blossom with eager anticipation. I love seeing a company grow and evolve to the point where a 30 second spot actually does their brand justice. Although it's not an up and coming company, rather a national powerhouse, I do realyl love Myer's seasonal campaigns. Summer 09 is perhaps my fav.

*sigh* Isn't it adorable?

Home Inspiration - Study

After getting the official word that a move is on the cards I have had these terrible (not!) feelings of nesting. :D I am a smidge excited. My study is a little lacking in the inspiration department and it will be a MAJOR drawcard if new place has a cute little study nook. *sigh* If only I could make mine half as devine as these pretty little things.

Found! - 13th July

Found...

Frank Chimero's series of amazing inspirational posters. Perfect for all of those in any design related industry. Check them out here.

Found! - 6th July

Found!
A new obsession with graffiti, stencils and public declarations of love. Click the photo to see more brill street art in San Fran. :)

Wednesdayitis - 24th June

I have been aching to do a photo and art arrangement in my room but I'm struggling to decide if I would like to go with neat / matching frames or a messy ensemble. What are everyone's thoughts? :)

Pure Inspiration