Knitted accessories for... summer?

(Roboty Reczne via Coolhunter)

(Kutekiwi)

(Roboty Reczne via Coolhunter)

I should be looking at short shorts, sandals, big colourful earrings. it's summer isn't it?!

Well at least you can look at knitted accessories in Melbourne's summer cos there might be a day you can actually wear it!

Deenie

Books on the Brain

Designing a book cover for a client. I want it to be vector and typography.

So here are some book cover inspirations from the weekend I discovered.

-charli

Star Wars Meets Typography

One geeky post for our followers with the Y chromosome...

HAPPY FRIDAY!

found here

-charli

Letterpress my heart

I've been back and forth on starting a handmade bag label for over a year. *little happy dance* got me a start in the journey of small-time biz with.... a label (gotta start somewhere eh).

So I've been looking at doing letterpress business cards. It's like window shopping at the 'paris-end' of collins street in Melbourne - 'Look and be inspired, but don't touch and be tempted...'

(Oh, I can't resist - here's another one for ya - 'Letterpress might not be for me, but dreaming is free.')

(CardObserver)

(Letterpress Delicacies - Sew Crafty)

(Sesame Letterpress)

Deenie

wedding and holiday part 1

well i'm back - and it feels like such a long time since i contributed to the blog!

there is so much to do to get settled into normal routine and to sort through photos and organise myself.

but let's just start by saying thank to you all my family and friends (that includes Charli and Deenie!) for a perfect wedding. we had such a great time.

here are some pics of a Bali sunset viewed from the latest place to be seen - the Rock Bar at Ayana Resort in Jimbaran Bay. Very cool. Very chic. Very good service. Very pretty sunset.


Kay

Jewellery by Elke Kramer

(Daily Imprint; The Design Files)

Awhile ago this year I was browsing in Glitzern, Melbourne and I saw these amazing 'bracelets' (that implies thin little things but these are like 'cuffs' or some sort of beautiful body armour). I liked the shape (it's so bold) and colours (there's a gold bracelet that is stunning) but you know how you walk away going, oh yeah, I'll find out a bit more about '...' - and you've forgotten the name.

So I was pleased to have recently read an interview with Elke Kramer by the Daily Imprint and seeing the 'bracelets' again... plus I found out a little more about the designer herself! Something different huh.

Deenie

Rings...part 2

More ring inspiration from ringblog.

How cute are the little mushrooms on this delicate ring?

Can you see the apple? how cute is that? Maybe a ring for someone who is the apple of your eye?

-charli

Happy Friday!

How awesome are these foldable chairs. I must have one when I open my dream graphic design studio....complete with Pantone mugs to serve coffee to my clients :)

-charli

Birdcage Centrepieces

Our Oddsunday blog is full of birdcage inspiration but now I'm toying with them as centrepieces. I love these cages. Vintage and a touch of whimsical class.

I do worry that birdcages are like the opposite of weddings.

Congratz! Here is a cage to represent your freedom...I'm not entirely convinced on the matter.

Can anyone help me figure out a way to convince myself on this matter?

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Black Rings

Browsing for wedding ring at the moment and I think there's something really cool about black rings. Not because, as Carrie says, "It's black like my soul" but I think black is chic and elegant with a hint of rockstar. I stumbled upon the mecca of ring websites called ringblog.

I really like this last one. It's made out of ceramics but the diamond plating creates a simple, sophisticated texture. Found here.

-charli

Internet Issues!

Having internet issues today. So meanwhile...for yr inspiration...

Hello From Honeymoon

Here are some beautiful shots from Kay's Honeymoon.

Looks like China is gorgeous is the countryside. I would say "Wish I was there" but then I think of the toilet situation and I remember why I love melbourne.

I can't wait til Kay gets back. I miss her already...Unfortunately, we won't be living under the same roof when she gets back. poopsticks...

Some of these images are like a dreamscape. Amazing.

-charli

Typetaches for Movember!

Here's to Movember from a graphic designer's point of view. These moustaches are way cuter and fun then the ones we're going to see as the boys try to bust out a non-sleazy mo for November. All for a good cause tho!

-charli

DIY Teabag Labels : FREEBIE

For Kay's kitchen tea, I designed new labels for the teabags we were serving, to tie into the vintage french theme (and her invites). We made customised tea bag labels for the assorted teas on the display, so we glued and re-stapled about 50 teabags. They got quite a few comments...It's all about the tiny details ladies!

Make your own. Here's to Oddsundays First FREEBIE DOWNLOAD

Please click here to download labels

-charli

When your home is small, play it up

I love photography blogs. During the 'ooh, iphone has hipstamatic phase', i got drawn into Hilda Grahnat's blog. I think this phase has now run its course (ie: it's all over the place). But one thing remains in vogue, playing up your property. This girl does it well:

Images from blog.grahnat.se

Deenie

My Latest Work

HAPPY FRIDAY!

here's a mini photoshoot i did with my latest design work I just got printed.

I was really happy with these matte laminated cards.

Suns out and it's looking to be a warm weekend. What a nice way to ease back into non-Bali weather.

-charli

Neat journals

I saw the Paper Boat Press stall at Finders Keepers and was taken by the use of beautiful words and clean design. She's a multi-tasker - she creates pottery and journals then adds her own poetry onto them - it's quite inspirational.

When in a pensive, angry or frivilously creative mood, try writing in one of these:

Images from Instinctandgrace.blogspot.com

Deenie

Coat Stands for the 21st Century

I managed to steal my dad's coat hanger for my room and boy, has it been convenient. It's really awesome. Old school, traditional, vanished wood style but my sister began to realise she should get one. By the time this post comes out, it will be after Kay's wedding. Makes me sad, that when I get home, I'll be alone...me and my enviable coat hanger.

I found these coat hangers by I&I Design. Can I trade my hanger with the pole line one? Maybe Kay can get one for her new home?

-charli