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all that glitters might be gold

    OK – how cool is this? Seriously! French artist Hubert Duprat employed the larvae of the caddis fly to create these beautiful sculptures of precious metals and stones. He’s provided the larvae with these materials instead of the natural...

yeah, but can it cut?

These knives by Andrea Ponti are stunning. There’s just something so alluring about this natural/minimal aesthetic. I want these knives. But the reality is, I’d never use them. Sure, you might be able to cut some breads. And, of course, there’s...

first pearl jam, now your wedding

It’s probably been two years since I first read a blog post about unplugged weddings. Most recently, this one from Corey Ann photography crossed my path. Even as a fully-wired child of the internet, I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of an unplugged wedding...

on originality

Do you ever feel pressure to be original? If I can be frank, I’m kind of sick of that word…original. There’s so much pressure to summon the muse, to conjure from nothing groundbreaking thoughts and sights. I call BS. If these are examples of...

Seth Gould

Seriously. How gorgeous is this cleaver from Seth Gould. Inspiration is everywhere.

scented invitations

Have you ever noticed how powerful the effect of scent is? It’s amazing, the memories and feelings a certain scent can elicit. My morning routine would be all together disquieting without the comforting aromatic melange of coffee and nag champa incense. A scent...

now accepting bitcoin

You know what? You’re pretty hip. You’re what “experts” call an “early adopter” and I think that’s pretty cool. That’s why we now accept Bitcoin as a way to pay for your custom wedding invitations and stationery. There...

is this update beautiful?

Can we talk about this for a second?It appears that Vitra (the source for Eames goods overseas) is offering the classic lounger and ottoman in black/black. It’s certainly striking, but how do you think it stacks up to the original? It kind of reminds me of the...

invitations for the end of the world

Our local afr location contacted me about creating the invitations for their annual showcase/networker. Since the theme was “Countdown to Chaos,” we decided to create a networking “survival kit” that was hand-delivered to the event’s...

what matters

To photograph your parents, who will hold hands and cry on the first row of the chapel. To photograph your sister dancing with that boy she will marry in three years. To photograph those kids who will grow up so, so quickly. To photograph your grandfather, who will...

how much is enough?

Striking the balance of adequate information information and adequate whitespace is the Stationers’ Dilemma. On a recent menu project, the input I received from the client and the chef were pretty far removed from one another. (Fortunately, the client and the...

creative mornings

If you’re a creative professional (and I think most wedding planners, designers, caterers, et al are) and you live in a town with a regular Creative Mornings meeting, you should be attending. They’re free, there’s food, and tons of inspiration. If,...

this guy gets it

We all get email that leaves us shaking our head. I think this is the first time I’ve done so in amazement. The subject was “No finer press than A Fine Press.” What a way to grab attention! G’Day (evening for you in FL) Matthew! Love the...

squeamish?

Please go read this and come back and tell me: Do you find this inspirational? Horrifying? Absurd? I’d like to hear your thoughts on this intersection of fashion, art, and body modification.

connection in the age of brevity

I intended to simply post a link to this short read, but I think there’s some deep irony in that in which I can’t abide. The questions were short and the answers nearly as short. And it ended with this: Why are your responses so brief? If I had worked less...

marbin

It was the oddest thing. I was having daddy-daughter dinner downtown last night and had decided to succumb to the beauty of Florida winters and chose a sidewalk table. As dinner ended, some familiar melodies started drifting our way. We detoured on our walk home to...