Teddy Bear Kaleidoscope

At first glance I thought the works of Argentinian artist Agustina Woodgate were quilted blankets, when they're actually rugs. It doesn't matter though, because both share the same intent, which is to visually express personal histories and memories. Agustina sought to analyze this in her rugs through the use of old teddy bears. These rugs manage to remove the juvenile aspect of a teddy bear without stripping away the feeling of safety and comfort that only a favorite teddy bear can provide. Folk art has always intrigued me, and it's refreshing to see such a contemporary approach to an old practice. They look so cozy and welcoming, just like a teddy bear.

via It's Nice That

Miss Piggy, Editor-in-Chief

Something to look forward to for Fall 2011, Miss Piggy as the editor of French Vogue in the new Muppet movie. It's great how two seemingly disparate creative forces (the Muppet enterprise + the Vogue enterprise) can be combined to create such an funny and clever result!

"..less is never more. More is more." -Miss Piggy

via Refinery 29

The Colors of Winter

In the midst of all the cold and gray days that the winter season brings, it's nice to be lifted out of the dark by an unexpected seasonal fruit, citrus. It's so amazing that such a sunny, tart fruit is in season this time of year!

Photograph by Sharon Core

Fonts In Use

Finally, an answer to the perpetual question, "what is that font?". The new blog, Fonts In Use has a lot of potential to be a great resource for graphic designers, especially for more obscure things like book covers from the 1960's.

Found via designworklife

Looking Ahead

First day of the new year, 1.1.11, ready to leave 2010 behind. Looking out for new inspiration as "I dwell in possibility..."


Image from Jak+Jil, quote by Emily Dickinson

Carine

In light of the recent news of Carine Roitfeld's resignation from Editor in Chief post at French Vogue, I thought I would post my favorite cover from her time at the magazine (2000-2010). It features Natalia Vodianova playing the part of the expectant bride, from April 2006. Along with her creative director Fabian Baron, Carine raised the bar for the Vogue enterprise, artistically and stylistically. This type treatment, an elegant serif expressed through italics and all caps has been widely imitated, but this is where it started. It's a perfect example of elegant type placement paired with a stunning cover image.

Blondie

Ever wonder what you'd look like as a blonde? The artist Alexandra Bircken offers up
a quirky alternative to a blonde wig or hair dye.