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Links Loved 05.17.13

Posted on May 17, 2013 by designquixotic

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 I signed up for the New York City addition of Blogcadamy this week, and couldn’t be more excited.

I spent a lot of time on Dribbble this week and this one shot particularly stood out- I love the hand-drawn type and photography.

I loved the post Miss Moss did on artist Katrin Coetzer this week and her “Honeymoon” series.

I liked listening to this playlist over on Grown-Up Shoes.

Enjoy the weekend!

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Inspired by… Ilona Szwarc

Posted on May 16, 2013 by designquixotic

I discovered the work of Ilona Szwarc via Miss Moss who recently posted The Cowgirl Way series. I instantly loved her style and decided to check out her work for myself. Below are some of my favorites from her American Girls series. Learn more about the inspiration behind this series over on the artist’s website.

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Inspired by… Tomasz Biernat

Posted on May 15, 2013 by designquixotic

Today I bring you the typographic stylings of Tomasz Biernat, whose typography reminds me of one of my favorite periods of typographic Americana…. the 19th century… I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do.

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Inspired by… Jessica Hische

Posted on May 14, 2013 by designquixotic

Today I’m inspired by Jessica Hische and her “fun, secret project” for Google.

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Weekend Snapshots 05.13.13

Posted on May 13, 2013 by designquixotic

051313_ws_01My life this past week has consisted of 6 airplane rides and 5 states. Some for pleasure, some by accident, and one rather personal. A death in the family has brought me home to the open roads of California… And now another week.

 

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Links Loved 05.10.13

Posted on May 10, 2013 by designquixotic

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One of the most fascinating things I stumbled upon this week: The Most Detailed (and illegal) Picture of the Internet.

I’ve been fascinated by Vine ever since it came out, as a fun way to tell stories with moving images (still haven’t quite mastered it myself) so reading this story this week really inspired me!

I was in New Orleans this past week for the annual Jazz Festival and was fascinated by the city. I came across these great vintage photographs taken in the 1930′s of Mardi Gras in New Orleans

 I love house/apt. tours of any kind. I really enjoyed this post on Design Sponge of designer Jessica Walsh’s apartment.

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Inspired by… Wood Campers

Posted on May 8, 2013 by designquixotic

Today I’d like to share the work of Wood Campers,  a multidisciplinary studio based in France. I was immediately drawn to the bold, vintage-inspired illustrations and clean graphic design and typography. Enjoy!

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Inspired by… MARIN DSGN

Posted on May 7, 2013 by designquixotic

Today I’m inspired by the posters of Quim Marin of MARIN DSGN. I was drawn to the bold colors and unusual juxtaposition of scale, type and image in all the layouts. Enjoy!

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Come Pin with me and French Connection today!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by designquixotic

Today is the last day to enter the Repin to Win contest with French Connection and I thought you all should know. Enter! you could win $250 to spend at French Connection. Here’s how:

1. Follow French Connection on Pinterest

2, Create  a Pinterest board titled French Connection Ice Cream Social

3. Pin this graphic titled “Ice Cream Social Repin to Win”

4. Use the hashtags #FCIceCreamSocial and #FrenchConnection in the pin descriptions

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A few looks that inspired me… Top: Casablanca Splash Dress, Middle: Mandy Linen Strappy Dress, Bottom: Jungle High-Waisted Jeans

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Inspired by… Ann Street Studio

Posted on May 1, 2013 by designquixotic

Ann Street Studio is the evolution of the blog that once was, Jamie Beck’s, From Me To You. Once Beck married her creative partner, Kevin Burg, she decided her blog should also represent that partnership, and so- Ann Street Studio was born. Both Beck and Burg are amazing photographers and cinemagraph creators. I love the work they both do and share on the blog, but I’m always drawn to the behind-the-scenes post. Their latest travel diary to Palm Springs (while on a fashion shoot) is no exception.

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