Hello! Lucky

I have to gush about this group that does letterpress. Not only is their work beautiful, but their site is fantastic! They have a full section dedicated to their inspiration as designers. And on top of it all it's stylish and cute and whimsical and romantic. If I wasn't planning on doing my own wedding invitations, I would be giving these guys a call.

HELLO! LUCKY

I've been away...

...taking an unintended hiatus from blogging. Blogging is difficult when you're not in the mood, and I often find myself not in the mood. It's the whole process of resizing pictures that gets me down, I think.

Anyway. Have some Smiths.

The Bain Project Poster

Oh it's just gorgeous

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The Journal of Popular Noise

I was just perusing through my July issue of NYLON and spotted this tucked away in a small blurb:

If you ever wished that Andrew W.K.--after a career spent making operatic, uplifting rock--would go into the world of infomercials, then you need to hear and read the latest issue of The Journal of Popular Noise. This audio zine, curated by graphic designer Byron Kalet, aims to blend "traditions of pop music, printed periodicals, and the delight of a finely crafted artifact." The journal comes with three 45s (pop), each slotted into origami cardstock (artifact). Carefully unfold the letter-pressed package, and you will find a summary of each recording artist. Kalet grew up making music in Seattle before moving to New York City to study design at Parsons. He founded the journal in his spare time "as sort of a reconciliation between music and magazines," he says. "it was an exploration into the crossover between sound and vision." In addition to W.K., the next issue will feature contributions from former Make=Up front man Ian Scenonius and the sketch-comedy duo of Sarah Walker and Jessie Cantrell.

How cool is that? It's absolutely gorgeous. Each issue, there is a limited edition of 100 letterpress, which is $30. Or, you can get the plain ole version for $15. I don't even need to think about that one.

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Great finds in history

While taking a late night walk last Saturday, I spotted this fantastic piece of work taped to a lamppost. It literally made me double-take and I had to feel it. It was thick and crisp and the letters, I could tell, were pressed on. It was a magical moment. Luckily I had a bag with me and snipped it down with nail clippers. The distress on top and bottom are from the packaging tape I ripped off. It is 10"x18.5". I might get it custom-framed and hang it somewhere, but for now it safely sits in my room. It must've been the gods of fate that led me to this poster. I love it.

Just Bought- London Letterpress

I was at (my new favorite place) Paper Source the other day, and I spotted this amazing letter press greeting card. It was $3 so I bought it, and then got the frame at IKEA. I can't wait to find a spot for it in my apartment.