29 Apr 2011

A WEDDING...OR TWO

I can’t post today without mentioning Thee Wedding! I’ve been listening to the Radio 2 commentary all morning; all the build up is so exciting! I’ll switch over to the live streaming online and then I may even partake in a bit of (non-official) street partying! The organisers have put so much effort in and got the whole community involved, but the council and police are adamant that it can’t take place. Such a shame, but hopefully that won’t stop everyone having fun and gathering in a couple of gardens with some cream teas!

Continuing the wedding theme, I thought it would be appropriate to show the ‘Save the Date’ that I designed for my friends Gillian and Derek. The invitation will be along the same lines, but more detailed and formal.




They are getting married in a beautiful castle that dates back to the 1400’s, in Donegal, Northern Ireland. So in contrast, it was important for Gillian that the Save the date represented them as a young and relaxed couple. It also fits in with their decoration theme of an ‘English Country Garden’…or make that ‘Irish Country Garden!?” lol.

19 Apr 2011

TIMBA SMITS

Another Australian gem...Can’t believe I haven’t come across Timba Smits until now. Currently working in London, he combines the retro look with a modern twist to perfection. Humour runs throughout his work, and I especially love the way his clever illustrations read so playfully…check out the pregnancy ad below!

One of his growing projects is WOODEN TOY…an, as he calls; ‘booazine’ (half book, half magazine). They look like absolutely beautiful publications and I want to start collecting now! I’ve always been a fan of all things rustic, worn and old….so the edge of this particular issue makes me way more excited than any normal person, looking at the spine of a book should be!

18 Apr 2011

COLAB


“Colab is not just eyewear, it's art for your face.”

I’ve been holding on to this wee beauty for months now! I entered the YCN Ted Baker competition brief this year, which was to create a campaign for their Eyewear range. Amongst my research, I discovered the Australian brand COLAB.

Every season, Colab works with a new group of creative’s - producing unique, handmade, limited edition eyewear. The best thing is that only 1000 of each style are produced worldwide! Individually designed by some of the coolest and innovative designers on the planet who include; Mike Perry, EBOY, Stefan Marx and Timba Smits. The images below are sections of the 2011 LOOKBOOK. Each artist/designer has created an art piece that complements the eyewear design and then this has been interpreted through body paint for the photo shoot. BEAUTIFUL! There are backstage videos on the site of the photo shoot – which looks like so much fun!


I'M BACK!


OK, so I’ve had a bit of a break from the blogging: moving across the water, joining a new year group, moving house and all that malarkey are probably no excuses - but oh well! what happens, happens! Writing on the Internet doesn’t exactly come naturally to me, but I’m gunna give it another go! Please bear with me :)