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March 2009

UP! Game Launch Party

March 18, 2009

Have you seen the preview for the latest Pixar movie, UP? Well. At our house, we’ve watched the preview like maybe 5000 times. Because seriously, I have never met a kid as film obsessed generally, and Pixar obsessed specifically, as Ralph Blair.So last week, when we were invited to attend the launch party for the [...]

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Felt and Wire

March 18, 2009

So I’m digging Felt & Wire. It’s the brand spanking new corporate blog for Strathmore Paper and it’s one of the best examples of a corporate blog I’ve seen. If you’re paper obsessed at all, I think you’ll like the content as much as I do. I’m crossing my fingers that the clever editor, Alyson [...]

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Ami Suma

March 18, 2009

I believe this is the first time I’ve ever seen Japanese-style illustration done as a mural for a child’s room. I can’t believe how much I like it. All of these spaces were done by Ami Suma. She is clearly a rock star. And if you visit her about page, you can see her standing [...]

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30 Days. 30 Mothers & Daughters.

March 18, 2009

Justin Hackworth is doing it again. Last April, he took 30 portraits of 30 strangers in 30 days. A super cool project that you can see here. This year, he’s repeating his 30 Days of Strangers project — with a twist. He’s calling it “Generations” and each portrait will be of a mother and daughter. [...]

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Atsuyo et Akiko

March 17, 2009

The Team Sara cushions from Atsuyo et Akiko make me smile. Also. Lots of very pretty photo styling on their site. Another of my favorite finds at the Bubble show. Share and Enjoy:

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Sixth Sense

March 17, 2009

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ-VjUKAsao] My brother Josh sent me the TED video of Pattie Maes demonstrating the “sixth sense” technology. I watched it right before I went to SXSW and I think I was more respectful to all the 22-year-old-techy-geeks in attendance because the demonstration is so freaking cool. It makes me want to wear a tshirt that [...]

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Sisters Gulassa

March 17, 2009

Just heard from Sisters Gulassa. Lise and Cyrille are two sisters that collaborate from two different continents to make beautiful textiles. They just launched their first line of fabrics — it’s called Lulu and it’s available through Camelot Cottons. On their brand new blog, you can also get lots of peeks at their workspace, upcoming [...]

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San Jose Hotel in Austin

March 17, 2009

I’m back from Austin. SXSW was everything it should be. The Girl/Guy party was a hit. The kirtsy girls rented a ginormous house — with pool, hot tub and gorgeous views of the city. It was beautiful and more than comfortable. That said, I think that next year I want to stay at the Hotel [...]

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Dagmar Daley

March 16, 2009

This is a glimpse of the current Spring/Summer line from Dagmar Daley. As you can see, it’s delightful in every way. Every piece seems timeless and comfortable and very wearable. I was lucky enough to see the coming Fall/Winter line at the Bubble show. And if it’s possible, I might like it even more. The [...]

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Girl Guy Party at SXSW

March 15, 2009

Morning! I’m in Austin, Texas at SXSW (pronounced South by Southwest). I flew in yesterday and I have to say, it’s the biggest, baddest conference that happens. Ever. Period. I feel super lucky to be a part of it. I’m here with kirtsy. We are throwing a crazy Texas party with Guy Kawasaki’s company, Alltop. [...]

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Tamar Mogendorff

March 13, 2009

Dear Interwebs, I found these photos of Tamar Mogendorff’s creations and I want you to have them (click to make them bigger, and see many more on the tmogy site). I think we’ll all sleep better knowing there is someone out there making the world so beautiful. Not sure where or how to buy them, [...]

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Potatoes and Printing — by Guest Aunt Kelly Wilkinson

March 13, 2009

Image courtesy of my talented pal Lisa Coris. This is the Healy Pass, just up the road from my in-laws. I’m jumping the gun on St. Patrick’s Day here, but this is my first year as a new Irish citizen (courtesy of my husband), so next week has special significance. While other people mark the [...]

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Seven Smooches Goodies

March 13, 2009

At the Bubble trade show, after I’d chatted with the Seven Smooches girls — Jennifer and Stacy — in their booth for a bit, they asked me to swing by on my way out because they had a little something for me — a little something to say thanks for some advice I had shared [...]

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At Cookie’s Nesting Blog

March 12, 2009

My latest two posts at Nesting — featuring a new line of beautiful children’s rugs by Momeni and charming (well priced) artwork by Schmooks. Share and Enjoy:

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Upcycled Photo Cube — by Guest Aunt Kelly Wilkinson

March 12, 2009

We have teetering piles of orphaned cds at home, which means we have an equal number of empty cd cases. Not very glamorous on their own, but with a no-sew makeover, the cases can be turned into chunky, modern photo displays that double as candleholders. I printed images on vellum paper so the cube gives [...]

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Bubble Wrap Up 2

March 12, 2009

In addition to the new-to-me companies I featured yesterday, while attending Bubble, I also saw fun new products and even line expansions of some of my favorite shops — shops that I’ve featured here on Design Mom more than once. -Toby+Rei is offering their iconic robot graphic on all sorts of items, even an hip [...]

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Jess Brown Design

March 11, 2009

I’m admiring these elegant dolls from Jess Brown Design. Even more chic examples on her blog. Share and Enjoy:

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Gwen & Joel’s Wedding

March 11, 2009

It was beautiful and sweet. During the ceremony, Gwen wore a gorgeous white gown by J Crew. Joel wore Converse. And then it turned into a great big party. See more pics and more deets here. In other kirtsy related news. A lucky someone is going to win an all-in-one HP Printer, some luxe headphones [...]

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Everyone Is Beautiful Video

March 11, 2009

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVg8kupPO8Y] Spotted on kirtsy. A very pretty video featuring an excerpt from Katherine Center’s new book, Everyone Is Beautiful. (Do you remember how much I love Katherine?) The fantastic photos in the video were taken by the talented Mary Swenson, of blog favorite Pretty Good. [ Edit: Oh! There's a second video here featuring a [...]

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Fave Fabrics and Books — by Guest Aunt Kelly Wilkinson

March 11, 2009

Fabric stores are dangerous-magical places for me, along with libraries and bookstores. I could spent hours sort of sleepwalking through the stacks in a lovely daze. Sort of like what these designs do to me: Top Fabric: Nani Iro Fredonner Linen in Rose Row by row, from left to right: Pine in Chocolate, Joel Dewberry [...]

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