Inspiration comes in the most unlikely of places and in every bit of news lies an aspiring piece of art. These surgical masks hung in the window of the fabulous Short North shop Tigertree really caught my eye and gave pause to the medical "pandemic" unfolding. A bit of dark humor, more than a bit of wit and a bit of reverence all combined to make a striking window installation.
All photos: Martin Howard Collection
A friend of mine was telling me about a collection of antique typewriters he had seen recently while on vacation. I started thinking about typewriters- their unique shapes- so sculptural and intricate- masculine and delicate at the same time and what incredible work horses they were. It's hard to fathom that this groundbreaking invention that revolutionized how...
More boxed notes just arrived - a great time to stock up!
Photos by B Designs
B Designs is a letterpress card company that we have carried in the shop since they started way back in 1998. We still love their boxed thank you notes which are a perennial best seller. B Designs is known for their simplicity of design, vintage inspired typographic ornaments and illustrations and fine quality...
Don't forget! Mother's Day is this Sunday...(and for all you last minute shoppers- we are closed on Sundays). So run, don't walk and pick up a Mother's Day card, that is of course, unless you want to undergo a full year of maternal guilt!But seriously- we have some great gifts in store:
Lovely Lollia creams, lotions and bubble bath potions
Delicate baubles for the ears and bedazzling bijoux for the...
Making your own invites and at a loss for inspiration? Check out these cool graphics- available for purchase via instant download online. As long as you are not planning to sell the work that you create, these images can be the perfect launch pad for your invitation project.
So if your not an art school grad, computer whiz or graphics guru these nature inspired images may be the perfect element you...
