N O V U K by José Santamarina

April 16, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

I have been inspired by so much of the incredible, dimensional paper art that I’ve seen over the past few months, and N O V U K, a limited edition collection by José Santamarina, blew me away. I love the clean, geometric look of each box and pop-up in the collection, and the mix of fine cardboard and translucent, vibrantly colored acetate gives the pieces wonderful contrast and textural interest.

Santamarina, a renowned Spanish graphic designer with a career that spans decades, hand crafts each piece in the series as a unique model. Each series consists of 25 limited edition copies, numbered and signed by the artist.

N O V U K is an open collection, and new pieces will be added regularly. I know that I’ll be checking back to see what’s new.

images from José Santamarina

Mid-Century Modern Letterpress Cards

April 15, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

When I find myself in the mood for awesome patterned paper goodies, and that’s pretty much always, I know that Pistachio Press is going to have something for me to crave. And my latest craving from their wonderful shop is this gorgeous collection of mid-century modern letterpress cards. Mmm, check out the fantastic patterns:

images from Pistachio Press

Weekly Wrap #140 : Black + White + Gold Graphic

April 12, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

I am always on the lookout for versatile gift wrap, and these black, white, and gold graphic patterned wrapping papers from Pei Design are perfect! This ultra modern gift wrap would work wonderfully in so many gift giving situations. I’d use it for wrapping everything from holiday gifts for the modern design-loving giftee to birthday gifts for just about anyone. The graphic patterned papers are available in black and white or gold and white colorways, and you can purchase them in sets or per single design.

images from Pei Design

On My Wishlist : Fun Office Goods

April 10, 2013 // kristen // 1 replies

I may have gotten older, but I definitely have not outgrown my love for fun (and cute) office goods. Magnets shaped like chocolate bars, an elephant tape holder, funky erasers – they all take me back to a time when I never left home without my blue, white, and neon pink popsicle eraser and my 10 color scented ink pen, which was actually pretty difficult to write with because it was about an inch in diameter. Speaking of pens, how did I not know that Le Pen was still around? Trying to resist writing a note to my bestie with a pink Le Pen and folding it into a triangle before I give it to her…

one Choco Magnet two Elephant Tape Dispenser three Bee Tab Stickers four Color on You Pens five Metaphys Viss Spiral Eraser six Chocolate Bar Paper Clips seven Le Pen eight Magnetic Origami Bookmarks

images from their respective sources

Papoose Letterpress Birth Announcements

April 09, 2013 // kristen // 0 replies

In Haus Press just released a beautiful new collection of letterpress birth announcements under their Papoose line, which also includes super cool stationery for little ones. I am loving this new collection, which offers a lovely, non-traditional option for new parents looking for modern birth announcements. The designs in the collection are sophisticated, understated, and absolutely gorgeous!

images from In Haus Press