Unlike my colleague here at Fancy Seeing You Here…fonts are not my specialty. Truth is, I’m always looking for a little guidance when it comes to them, so when I saw this poster on Scribbleoneverything.com for $22….I jumped on it.
– Christian
Archive for January, 2011
So You Need A Typeface poster
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011lighting lovelies
Wednesday, January 12th, 2011Here are a few unique lighting options that caught my eye recently:
–Sarah
Michelle James’ globe chandeliers. I want this…just saying. I love the modern look combined with the vintage glass light fixtures. (via Remodelista)
Modern lighting by Mischer’Traxler. These would be great in a studio space. (via dezeen)
Original BTC lighting. It’s all beautiful but I thought these were especially unique. (via elements of style)
new work: baking style diary
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Baking Style Diary is a blog for baking journalist and award-winning author Lisa Yockelson, designed by me and Gregory Johnson.
the wizarding world of harry potter
Monday, January 10th, 2011Santa brought my family a trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which is where I was last week. We had such blast at Universal Studios and I was blown away with all the details of the Harry Potter section of the park; everything from the rides, the buildings, the costumes, the food/drinks—it all gave the feeling that you were in Harry Potter’s world. Even my dad, who is not a fan, was impressed. From a designer’s perspective the signage and packaging was gorgeous and seemed very authentic. Some of my favorite things were drinking Butterbeer, going inside shops like Zonko’s, Honeyduke’s and Ollivanders and riding the Dragon Challenge rollercoaster. Here are a few pictures from the trip.
P.S. If you are headed to the park anytime soon, message me and I’ll give you some tips on what to do first, etc. because boy is it crowded!
–Sarah
The Ruins of Detroit
Friday, January 7th, 2011We have all heard jokes about Detroit and it’s woeful ways as a city. Fact is, the city of Detroit has become synonomis with failure. But, what I’m sure most of us don’t realize is that Detroit was once home to some of the most amazing structures in the country. Remarkably and thankfully, most of these structures are still standing and waiting for an unforseen day when they can be brought back to splendor.
This decay has been wonderfully captured by photographers Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre.
– Christian
My Dream House
Friday, January 7th, 2011If you happen to follow any home/architecture blogs you will have surely seen this house. Not long ago this home designed by Widjedal Racki Bergerhoff from Stockholm was a blog sensation.
For me personally, it’s still a sensation. This home brought to life many of the traits I have always looked for in a home. Simple, clean, efficient, and most importantly, it blurred the lines between the interior and exterior of the home.
– Christian
MAKE Sign
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011This past week I happened to find myself in an old abandonded fire station. Within it, I came across an old slate chalkboard. It was heavy, a bit ricketty, and fire engine red. I loved it immediately. More importantly, I knew right away what I had in store for it.
I’ll be the first to admit that I did draw inspiration from one of my absolute favorite design shops,…the things makers from Portland, Oregon….Official Manufacturing Co.
– Christian
new contributor
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
I’m pleased to announce a new contributor for the new year; Christian Williams an uber-talented art director and author of the biking blog Spoke Fiend. He’ll be bringing his design sense and a male perspective to fancy seeing you here.