Minimalist Ads-- I'm in love 2:14 PM

Yes, I love color and layers and information BUT at the very same time I'm a sucker for clean, straight to the open, white background (aka Minimalist Ads). I stumbled across a collection of some of these ads and I'm in love... it has actually made me look back at my work and had me thinking on how to simplify my own stuff.

Barcodes i'd like to collect 9:06 AM

Japanese barcode that I would love to see here in the states. I would certainly start collecting the packaging that these barcodes are found in.

(via swissmiss and Fast Company)

Alice in the eyes of an illustrator 9:29 PM

I may have found my new favorite illustrator and her name is Jill Lin. I do not know much about her, all i know is that I've been on her website for the past hour trying to pick my favorite pieces and still can't decide-- Alice in Wonderland series above is a top contender. Make sure to check out her collaboration with Ban.do -- that is how I found her work.

I mustache, you mustache, we all mustache 7:56 AM

Yes, I sort of, kind of have an obsession with all that is mustache related. Well actually everything but having an actual mustache. I've been seeing a lot more designers and people in general incorporating it into a lot of stuff in clever ways. It's time that I bring all my findings together.

Let's start of with mustache band-aids--- SOOO CLEVER.





As expected, they're being sold at Urban Outfitters where you can find any other mustache inspired object.

And then there's the baby clothes with a mustache print you can find over at Handsome Howard



I wish I had a baby just so that I can buy it.

We live in a city where it gets bitter cold and windy in the winter.. well thanks to American Apparel, you can combat the harsh feeling on your face with a mustache mask.




I will end my post with the mustache pencils that can be found at Atypyk



I have lots more mustache related items that I've found on the web-- there's enough material for at least 3 more blog posts that will come at a later time. Thank you Swissmiss for feeding my "interest" in all that is mustache related. If you're wondering when this all started for me, ask Monica over at Lobese-- she's responsible for it =)

Beautiful Silhouettte 8:35 AM

Jenny Lee Fowler has these cute, simple silhouettes that have made themselves onto my desktop background. Again, simple, elegant and on sale over at Etsy.

This is a great way of showing someone you care. I'm sure you know of someone that has dried the petals from a rose they received. Well this is sort of a modern twist on that.

I only draw when I'm bored 8:15 AM

Okay anyone who knows me can tell you that I am not a fan of drawing. I can draw semi-well, assuming I actually get a pen to a paper. Ian always tells me that it's just me being lazy, the reasons are much different...

Anyhow, I stumbled across IamBoey's work. His details are amazing and a breath of fresh air. It reminds me of all the times I used to draw on styrofoam cups (prior to being more aware of the environment) Certainly check out his site and I'm sure you'll find a cup that you love. It was very hard for me to choose a few.

Diversity in advertising 4:01 PM

It is time to embrace it and celebrate it!
(and yes, i'm part of the video)