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Monday, July 25, 2011

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!

Danielle
xx

Saturday, July 23, 2011

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

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Remember...


Because sometimes we all need a little reminding.

Danielle
xx

Friday, July 8, 2011

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. 

Danielle
xx

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

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

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

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