Long Live Vintage

Fossil's Long Live Art Series is a collaboration including the Fossil team and four artists. The featured artists: Dolan Geiman, Paige Russell, Hatch Show Print and Yellow Owl workshop, "[were] asked to create one original work using their favorite media that illustrates what Long Live Vintage means to them."

 What I liked in particular this morning were the desktop decorations each artist made available! I chose Dolan Geiman's yellow bird. Check out these vintage downloads to inspire your workspace and Get yours here!

French Practice!

This week some friends and I enjoyed movie night with Les Parapluie de Cherbourg (1964). This is a delightful French musical that I would recommend to anyone. So while I'm recommending French movies... I wanted to pass along a few more in case your French is getting as rusty (or nonexistent) as mine!

Amelie (2001) would be a fabulous date night pick. The scenery and quirky scenarios made me watch this one two times in a row. You cannot resist falling in love with Audrey Tautou in this charming classic.

If you're looking for a thrill and intrigue La Moustache (2005) will have you scratching your head at the end... and probably throughout the entire rest of the film as well. Vincent Lindon stars in this strange twister.

Next up I am recommending The Chorus (2004). Who doesn't want to see the unloved boys of this world find their place through the guidance of a caring teacher? *Tear* I need to watch this again myself! Movie night anyone?

Want something a little more current? Coco Before Chanel was released in 2009. It is inspiring to watch our heroine struggle through her early life and still create one of the worlds best loved brands. Our dear friend Audrey Tautou makes another stunning appearance in this film playing the part of Chanel.

What French (or foreign) films do you recommend?

Illustration Update

I realized this morning that I have not yet posted the final version of my Hickory Dickory Dock illustration. I shared a sneak peek earlier this year but now I am finally following up with photos of the final product. This is my favorite illustration of the series (4 so far). I like how the clock details turned out and want to try an even more complicated design next time.

Musical Book Cover

It has been a while since I have shared anything from work. Here is an early version of a book cover I have been working on this week. The client asked for a few changes so the final version doesn't look anything like this, but I prefer the color and texture of this one!

Pretty Passports

A friend and I are planning a trip to Europe for next year and a crucial part of the planning process includes finding the absolute cutest passport cover possible. I have my eye on this Map of Paris holder from Amazon:

If you are looking for something simpler, these sleek Amerileather holders come in too cute colors:

Or try a handmade find like this In Touch Clutch:

Giveaway at Yellow Elm

This week my beautiful and talented friends over at Yellow Elm are giving away the cutest candles handmade by Susanna Hindman of Candela Poeta. These candles are sure to add a fun hand-crafted touch to any tablescape. Be sure to run by their blog and enter to win!

French Posters

I can get really excited about vintage French posters. This weekend I came across this booth at the Main Street Antique Show in Hendersonville, NC. South Pointe Gallery, out of Key West, acquires their pieces in fabulous condition from auctions and estates. All I had was my phone so I snapped a few phone pics (please excuse the low resolution).

Do You Play?

A recent flyer and poster I designed informing new students of available jobs as piano accompanists.