Archive

Year: 2008

Get Out The Vote!

Get Out The Vote!

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) invited designers to participate in a get-out-the-vote campaign for the US national elections in fall 2008. The objective was to create a poster...
With Apologies to Dean Martin…

With Apologies to Dean Martin…

While at the ICFF, Sheri found herself at home in one particular exhibitor's area. If it weren't for the fact that multiple dot create interference patterns, she might have disappeared...
A Functional Judd (aka my favorite thing at ICFF)

A Functional Judd (aka my favorite thing at ICFF)

I discovered Donald Judd during a Contemporary Art History Class and immediately feel in love. At the time it might of been because every piece was named "Untitled" which made...
Spring Fun

Spring Fun

I went to "Sakura Matsuri" the Cherry Blossoms Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical garden a few weeks ago. This weekend- long event also known as the New York City's "Rite...
I See ICFF

I See ICFF

While seeing the ICFF has an annual tradition, smelling it is something new. That's me verifying the scent of banana on — that's right folks — scratch n sniff wallpaper....
Method Madness

Method Madness

As Katie pointed out this morning, it's reasons like this that I will never be cool: I like cleaning supplies. I like laundry detergent and hand soap. I like floor...
Swiss-US Furniture Design Highlight

Swiss-US Furniture Design Highlight

Being a big furniture design enthusiast, I was excited to go to the 20th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) last weekend. The Javits Convention Center bustled with a vibrant...
Hot Shop

Hot Shop

I'm in love with a "new" store in Soho. No it's not another flashy storefront like you might be expecting, but rather a humble second floor shop just off Broadway...
Dumpster Diving, Part II

Dumpster Diving, Part II

Can you believe that we found yet another Eames shell chair on the streets of Brooklyn?? Seriously, Williamsburg must be the place where these things retire. This one is in...
Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Today MSLK surprised me with a sweet little birthday celebration. Ellen made the most delicious and beautiful cupcakes I've ever had. Keeping in line with MSLK's motto Design with Style...