Megan Hess

I'm a sucker for pretty illustrations, and here is yet another illustrator that I couldn't resist.
I read about fashion illustrator, Megan Hess recently in Harper's Bazaar, I can't even remember what the article was about, but I do remember her cute illustration which accompanied the article.

I began looking at her work online & on her website and I began to recognise some of Megan's work that I had seen around.
Shall I begin to rattle off some of this young Melbourne illustrator's clients?
How about Vogue, Chanel, Bloomingdales as well as Tiffany & Co.
Oh and she also did the book cover's for Candace Bushnell's chic & girly novels, of those including the Sex & the City series.

She also sells a selection of gorgeous prints from her website - www.meganhess.com

Definitely pop over and have a look!

Happy browsing
Danielle
xxx

My new favourite thing!

I stumbled across this website randomly, and I am so glad I did!
If you like things clean and orderly, much like I do - then this website will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Things organized neatly is a tumblr, curated by Indianapolis design student Austen Radcliffe. It is an archive of images of 'things organized neatly'.

Now i'm not OCD and Radcliffe denies being OCD too, but there is something oh so pleasurable about the  order and organization of random items whether it be a flower pulled apart and laid out (yes that means every petal painstakingly removed & then organized!) or simply laying out your outfit for the day along with accessories.

Check out some of these fab images i've found on his tumblr.
And of course head on over to thingsorganizedneatly.tumblr.com  and check it out for yourself, OCD or not I guarantee there will be at least one image you find amusing, if not amazing.

Love danielle

Moi je joue

I adore Sofia Coppola, and everything she does.
This is a little old but it doesn't stop me from loving it! Every time I watch it, it just makes me want to go back to Paris and ride my bike around, be carefree...





Love danielle xx

I like this...

Maybe it's because I'm a Capricorn (apparently Capricorns are very stubborn creatures) but I very much like this.

Danielle 

xx

All the buildings in NY

This is so cool....

Australian illustrator, James Gulliver Hancock is currently based in New York and has one goal; to draw all of the buildings in New York (hence the name of his blog). 

“I’ve traveled a lot, as most artists do, and I’ve developed this weird relationship with each city I’ve visited,” he said.  “They become like friends, and I want to record them.”

As far as his obsession with drawing goes, he’s at ease with it.  

“It started pretty early with me,” he said.  “As a creative, it’s a way to organize my environment.  It’s part of how I see things.”

He talks of how he finds it almost impossible to put his pen down at times, even at restaurants Hancock scribbles away on napkins or whatever he can find to doodle on. Hancock says he often finds discarded sketches from lunches, framed and on friends' walls, funnily enough. 

Either way James has a long way to go, he's unsure if he will be able to literally draw each and every building in New York, but he is willing to try. 

You can follow his illustrative journey through New York by checking out his blog:

www.allthebuildingsinnewyork.blogspot.com

His prints are also for sale, so why not buy a little piece of New York?

Prices starting at $30 for an 8.5" by 11" sized print, ranging through to $90 for a 17 by 22" print.

Love,

Danielle x

Tea time

So I recently had a brief at school to design packaging for a trio of fictional teas, any flavours, along with your own branding. And I can actually say that I thoroughly enjoyed it! Probably because I am a bit of a tea fanatic to begin with, but it made me realise that I actually really enjoy package design and that at times it is a bit of an over looked area of design.

So in my researching current tea designs, I came across the following gorgeous range of Marks & Spencer caffeine free teas, whose beautiful packaging was designed by illustrator and cartoonist; Stuart Kolakovic.

Kolakovic who does some really amazing, whimsical yet almost story book like illustrations; well worth checking out his website to look at some of his previous work if you have the time.

I wouldn't even care what flavours these teas were I would buy all of them, they are all so darn scrumptious! I'm particularly fond of the detox tea (the pink one) but then again they all look so cute together! They kind of remind me of old soap boxes but I think that makes me like them even more!

It's almost a shame that there is only three in the series, I would love to see more! I can just imagine a minty green box and a zesty orange coloured one to add to the collection.

Love, 

Danielle

xx

I Heart NY

I found these beautiful photo's of New York on a blog somewhere ages ago, but i've conveniently forgotten where they came from. Either way I think they are stunning.

I think they have a weird, eerie sense of calm about them, but I like that. 

I think simple architecture is so underrated sometimes... how can you not see beauty in these?

Happy viewing!

Love Danielle xx

Rice

I came across the Danish brand 'Rice' the other day for the very first time, the bright, vibrant colours and kooky designs got my little heart fluttering.

Designed in Denmark, and then manufactured in places like Thailand, India and Madagascar.
Why Rice designs?  They decided to name their brand 'Rice', because of the importance of rice holds in many third world countries. Rice is a way of life for most people - a food staple and it is even used like a currency. For example in Madagascar the average salary package generally contains a sack of rice, it is considered so valuable.

The fun and colourful designs scream Summer to me, but i'm sure they'd brighten up any gloomy cold winters day and they would surely chase those blues away.

Check out their catalogue on their website
http://rice.dk/

Danielle
x

Doodles

Hugs keep us alive

I found these gorgeous little illustrations on Etsy. 

They are by a guy named Heng Swee Lim, an illustrator / visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur.

Where there's a will, there's  a way

His work is so happy and bright, I absolutely adore all of it! 

I simply can't help but smile when I look at his work.

All you need is Love

Funnily enough his Etsy shop is called ilovedoodle, he writes on his Etsy profile that he hopes to be able to doodle smiles on people's faces.
(Which I think he is already doing!)

His prints are all cost US$30 on his Etsy shop; ilovedoodle.

Fishing in a Fish

Alternatively his website is uber cute too!

www.ilovedoodle.com

Danielle

xx

Seeing spots

I keep seeing polka dotted things around lately and it got me thinking, why is it that they are specifically called 'polka dots'?

So I did a bit of research and found that the term 'polka dots' came around in the late 19th Century during the period when Polka music was popular, it was also at that time that spots were very fashionable, and naturally all the girls were turning up to go polka dancing in spotty dresses.

The two were linked and the term 'polka dots' was coined.

The term 'polka dots' spread and is still in use to this very day.

I thought that was such a cute little story worth sharing.

Danielle
xx

Remember...

Because sometimes we all need a little reminding.

Danielle

xx

Svenska Design

I absolutely adore everything about Swedish home design! I love the simplicity, functionality and style (and all the beautiful white space) of it all.

The other day I came across a Swedish buyer named Tant Johanna who works for Elle Interiors in Sweden, based in Gothenburg. 

Now even though her blog is all in Swedish, it didn't stop me from enjoying all the pictures of gorgeous styling, things, places etc... that inspires her.

It was hard picking a few photos from her blog to show here, because they are all so pretty - but here are some of my favourite, favourites! :)

So if you like Swedish design, head on over to her blog and have a look. 

http://tantjohanna.elleinterior.se/

Danielle
xx

Dreaming...

Don't know why but I found myself looking at design jobs today... in London, of all places - it is my favourite city after all.

It got me thinking how I can't wait to finish studying and actually start earning for my designs, and where better to do that then in London town.

Found a few jobs that sound pretty peachy to me...
Here's a selection (you'll notice how even the ads are pretty!)

Ahhh but alas i'll keep dreaming for now....

Danielle xx

Glamour Girls

Pearl Frush

I just love 1940's / 1950's pin up girl illustrations.
I love the muted colours and soft almost fuzzy and dreamy illustrative style.

The girls are always ever so glamourous and gorgeous! I've come across a few artists whom I really fell for.

Pearl Frush

American Pearl Frush whom worked mainly in watercolours and gouache, she chose to portray more of the girl-next-door types in a soft and feminine way.

Earl Moran

Then there's Earl Moran who worked mainly in pastels and oils who chose to depict a much more sexy and racy woman.
He is famous for painting Marilyn Monroe in the 40's and for painting other sex symbols at the time.

Earl Moran

You'll notice how most of his girls look so much like Marilyn! She must have been his muse.

Alberto Vargas

Then there is my favourite, and he is one of the most famous pin up artists - Peruvian, Alberto Vargas.

Alberto Vargas

His work is primarily in watercolour and air brushing, tending to depict either semi - nude or elegantly dressed women, most commonly with red painted nails

  

Alberto Vargas

Alberto found fame when his work was repeatedly published in the US men's magazine Esquire, it was later dropped from the magazine for being too racy. Hugh Hefner then picked Vargas up and began including his pin ups in Playboy .

Alberto Vargas

Danielle
xx