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All I can say is that this paper sculpture from Yula Brodskaya has me written all over it (except it really says 'bye').

Testing...testing...

This is perfect for the designer nerd in all of us: a colour test!

I scored 12 -- let me know how you did in the comments!  

Small magazine

Look at all the goodies from Small magazine:

Which? covers

Nice covers, especially when they're bunched together.

via the serif

Stamp

This came attached to a package containing a low-res sample CD of the photo shoot that was done last Thursday. Besides all that, it's more of the blue-y-green-y-ness kick I'm on. Pretty.

Poster inspiration

Cool posters for the Museum of Childhood.

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As if you need another reason to got to Target

More great packaging from Target (as usual), this time updating their 'Archer Farms' brand and steering away from the country-kitsch look towards a fresher*, sharper and more graphic look.

This description from the studio that created it, sums it up better:

Target Corporation needed an upscale look for its premium food label—one that would go against the grain, standing out among the clutter, din and hue of typical supermarket shelves. Our solution centers around a fresh "sprout" logo that steers away from a barnyard look that might be expected of a brand called Archer Farms. The system is clean and simple featuring sans-serif fonts, a vivid palette and a decidedly European use of white space.

*Okay, here's where I blow the whistle on them...I've seen this shape and design done before - and it was very similar to what Target has done. I've been trying to remember where I've seen it but can't put my finger on it. Now this is going to bug me all day.

Boxwood Café

I'm compiling places to visit/look at/attempt to see/dream about for our travels in October, and I came across some culinary eye candy courtesy of Gordon Ramsay's Boxwood Café. There's lots more to see on his website, so take a visit over there and admire all of the great photography, layout, colours and wordmarks -- oh, and dream about actually eating at one of those restaurants.

Good packaging makes my day

This honey jar for Waitrose is smart and pretty. I'm really going to have to figure out how to pack light for October now.
via the dieline

Bookshelves

In our next house I'm dreaming of an area completely for books. (I currently colour-code our collection, which drives Trevor mad but looks so much better than having them muddled in by author.)

This reminds me of a beehive of books.
Love the look of this, but you have to have pretty books to make it work. A bunch of Marvel graphic novels (Trevor) and chick-lit books (me) might not make this look so domestic-chic.
A happy medium? Hide all your goodies in the rafters...
I love this to death. This is my room of book heaven, and book hell for Trevor. *muahahahahaaa* (Evil rubbing of hands together.)
Now you'll just have to reaaaaach a little to get to the top books.
A hallway might be convenient for walking-by grab and go's.via the nestmaker,WebUrbanist,freshome

Getting my green fix

I love love love this lamp. It's from Pieces in Atlanta (so not likely I will acquire it).I'm also getting my green (and yellow!) fix from old typewriter ribbon tins, and a happy rug.