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office accessories 06.13.2013

You might remember, a few months ago, we starting leasing our very first studio space! The building has clean, modern lines and beautiful white walls inside. We love everything about it….but of course, we had to add some additional pops of color and that all started with our office accessories! Thanks to poppin for getting us outfitted with bright yellow, turquoise and fuschia rulers, tape dispensors, pens and notebooks! They literally brighten up our work days. It’s always nice to surround yourself with well-designed things…and we think great color goes hand in hand!

The quality of the luxe notebooks is phenomenal! Isn’t the embossing great? And we got these great wooden pencils from the Kid Made Modern section at Target!

The rulers might be our favorite. Or the tape dispensers. Nevermind, we love all the poppin goodies!

Go get yourself some!

Pictured above: yellow tape dispenser// aqua pens // pink ruler // pink stapler // aqua luxe notebook // pink luxe notebook // our own “hello” iphone case //  wooden colored pencils

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Playing with Type book 03.20.2013

Look mom, we’ve been published!!!!!

Our set of ampersand prints have been featured in the book, Playing with Type by Lara McCormick!!! Ahhhhh. We were literally squealing when we got this in the mail!! We’re honored to be a part of a such a cool book and highly recommend you guys all check it out! Here’s a little description from Rockport Publishing:

“Playing with Type is a hands-on, playful approach to learning type application and principles. This engaging guide begins with an introduction to the philosophy of learning through the process of play. Along with a series of experimental design projects with an emphasis on type, the author provides designers with a “toolkit” of ideas and skills developed through the process of play. The awareness and sensitivity to type styles, forms, and type choices gained through these visual experiments will increase the designer’s confidence in their personal and professional work. This book can be used in the classroom or independently, and readers can go directly to exercises that appeal to them.”

Pick up a copy and look for us on pg. 31!

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Bookshelf: ABC3D by Marion Bataille 02.06.2013

Over Christmas, I (Carrie) was the lucky recipient of this amazing book, ABC3D from my Aunt and Uncle and I fell in love immediately! It is a designer’s dream, full of witty typography! It’s just really clever. My aunt found it in LA at the very cool shop, Nucleus Gallery. Unfortunately, it looks like it is out of stock there, but it is available here. And, for the full effect, check out this little video of the book in action: ABC3D video

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  1. Lindsey

    I’m a photographer, maybe I could make one of these with little people reaching up like ” take my photooooo”…
    weird?haha

    February 6, 2013 8:53 pm

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Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade 11.16.2012

 

We love to buy handmade whenever possible and find that it’s easy when there are so many wonderful handmade products out there! Supporting artists and craftsmen is just one more reason to feel good about your purchase of these beauties.

1. WildLife Buttons or Magnet Pack, 2.Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzle, 3.Pink Suede & Purple Squares Clutch, 4.Double 8 Knot Bracelet in Teal, 5. Golden cloud, 6. Dots, bird and spirograph platter, 7. Pembroke Wallet, 8. Aperture Necklace

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The Kansas City Star: House + Home “Neons are Back” 09.26.2012

We are THRILLED to be featured in our local newspaper, The Kansas City Star and we just couldn’t agree more that Neon is Back!! (Psst…That’s our neon yellow ampersand art print front and center!!)

Here’s a link to the online version: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/09/20/3821415/neons-glow-again-in-home-accessories.html

Thanks KC Star for the awesome feature!

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  1. Laura Parke

    congrats, girls!!! this is so fun!

    October 1, 2012 3:53 pm

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