Today I’m featuring a bit of typography…the simplicity and the interesting form of the ampersand to be exact. I have never been able to actually write it accurately (does anyone else have this problem?) but it does look pretty cool in various typefaces.
via Friends of Type
by Jude Landry
Helvetica ampersand print, $2.95, via BKS Design & Print
More ampersands here and here.
I love the Hans Wegner Wishbone chair (designed in 1949!) but it kind of bothers me that it doesn’t fully tuck in under the table. Does it bother anyone else?
via Shelton, Mindel & Associates
via Remodelista
via Remodelista
Or maybe because it’s such a lovely, well-designed chair, it’s meant to stand out and remain on display.
The Penny Paper Co. is a Toronto-based stationery supply company owned by Lindsay Stephenson (of Little House Blog and BlogPodium fame). I’ve had my eye on her custom stamps for a while but I have only recently noticed these sweet cream-coloured drawstring bags.
large cotton drawstring bag, $6.25
Use them plain for wrapping small gifts or personalize them, fill them, and use them as party favours. Time to get crafty!
