Backyard

I want to buy a house just so I can have a backyard fort house thing.


Via Poppytalk

Buro Collection

Sure they're not old timey looking like everything else I post but, they are pretty snazzy.What's there not to love about a matching series of office supplies.

Via Fast Company

Dream Hideout

Most of these photos of this cavernous place  are pretty dark but, I am loving the space. I imagine this is what my hideout will look like when I become a revolutionary rebel and have to hide from the bad guys.

via NOTCOT

Speaking of inspiring interior design. The talented Hollister Hovey and her sister Porter recently launched their Interior Design site, Hovey Design. I adore her taste.

Cigarette Card Friday

Under lock & key themed.

Industry of One

What isn't there to love about this site? Industry of One is an attractive site that features attractive people doing attractive things.
Case closed.

Via Miss Moss

What Is The Purpose?

1970's Classroom Discussion Posters. I picked out a few I thought were the weirdest. Both the messages and illustrations are pretty eerie.


Via Laughing Squid, Westword

I uploaded all of them to Flickr for easier viewing.

Tape, Paper, Scissors

Beware: You are about to be exposed to some high levels of dorkage in regards to office supplies. 

Recently I was in a conversation where a couple friends and I were discussing our favorite childhood toys. I didn't even have to think about it, my favorite toys were: tape, scissors and cardboard. Apparently I used to tape the small cracks in the walls of the stucco house grew up in and when my mother asked why I told her I was trying to fix them. I also once made a slot machine completely out of cardboard with the help of scissors and tape. I really wish I could inspect that project today.
Still today these are my favorite things to play with. Examples here and here.
So I've complied what would essentially be my "dream toys" to own.

Gold Plated Dressmaker's Shears
These just look classy I've actually never used them before. 

 

Forged Shears

We have something similar to these at my work. They are basic, clean and glorious. They are the type of scissors that you know you're not supposed to run with. The only unsatisfactory thing I've noticed is that they can get squeaky.

Fiskars 

Memories of my mother and learning to sew. 

Scotch Tape (CLEAR)

This picture is rad and so is this tape. I'll take any kind that is clear and glossy. Most scotch tape is matte or frosty; it's labeled as "magic" or "invisible", neither of which are accurate descriptors. The clear, gloss finished Scotch or packaging tape is actually closer to being invisible and magic. This is the tape I use the most often.

Masking Tape

I haven't used this until recently. I like the 2 inch because it doesn't seem like masking tape anymore. Also any kind of colored masking tape that's not tan is highly appreciated.

 Strapping Tape

This is a new discovery for me as using it as a visual element. It's got these kind of silver strands in it. I wish they made strapping tape with gold strands. :)

Paper

Anything old works. Letterhead and manila folders are also nice.

Crepe De Chine

Achingly magnificent images from Sophie Duran's UNDISCOVERED WONDERS OF THE WORLD scarf project. I love the colors and fictive tones. 

via Miss Moss

The Accountant

I'm on some sort of sabbatical from doing Studio Visits since it's Winter and my car is a jalopy. Though, I always enjoy others who are doing studio visits. Here's one I found on Need Supply's Blog. In The Make visits artist Jill Sylvia and I'm pretty sure this woman has some form of OCD but, that may be what makes her so amazing. I love the structure's Jill Sylvia assembles after intricately cutting ledger paper.