Friday, June 19, 2009

Back on July 6th


We are off on a little trip East to fun places like New York City and some hiking in the Appalachians etc...
See you in a few.
Image by M Gavler

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Hilary Pfeifer - Works on Paper



Stunning works on paper by Hilary Pfeifer.
To read more about Hilary and see some of her other incredible installations click here.

German 50's posters




My favorite of these three has to be the top image, that kind of how I felt last night when I slumped into the couch!
From top to bottom:
Hans Schweiß
Marion Platz
Hubert Troost

Yardsale Press - Etsy





Bryan Sculthorpe the talent behind Yardsale Press contacted me recently and I am really glad he did.
I love these graphic, fun, edgy prints and the witty and creative type he has used.
Check out his etsy store here.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Groundwork - etsy





stunning colors on these prints by Groundwork over at etsy.
For each item purchased, 10 trees will be planted through a partnership with Trees for the Future.
So click here to buy and have some trees planted. These could make a lovely Father's day gift!

BEA - Toggweiler


You know I have a soft spot for animals in graphics and art, love this ad by Toggweiler from 1955.
The bear is such a delightful shape.

NSU - Anton Stankowski


NSU ad from the 50's by Anton Stankowski.
Reminds me of Josef Muller Brockmann's beautiful clean designs.

BEA - John Castle


Love this 50's ad for British European Airways by John Castle.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

ilee letterpress - etsy






sweet and adorable cards by ilee, I think my favorites are the ducks.
Click here to see more and buy some delightful paper goodies.

Super Seasoning


An advertisement from the 1950's for Japanese seasoning by Hiroshi Ohchi.
The vegetables are drawn so beautifully.

Ravena Socks


I love this textured sock/pram add for children's socks.
By Hans Schleger.
So weirdly cute are they birds? or people with big noses or people birds?

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Froot Loops - Krazy Kids' Food!


I love this little toucan character. Kellogg's packaging from 1963.
To see other great retro packaging I totally recommend Krazy Kids' Food!
Published by Taschen. Get a copy here.

The Happy Lion Roars - Roger Duvoisin





The Happy Lion Roars - illustrated by Roger Duvoisin written by Louise Fatio.
To see other Roger Duvoisin posts click here.
This book was first published in 1957. To order a copy of this book click here.

Hoover - Ernst Paar


advertisement from the 50's for Hoover by Ernst Paar.

Monday, June 08, 2009

A Dragon in a Wagon - John Martin Gilbert








A Dragon in a Wagon - illustrations by John Martin Gilbert, written by Janette Rainwater.
I adore the bear in the chair!
You can pick up a copy here.

Charles Rohonyi - Bally


I love the arrangement of shoes in this fifties poster.

Friday, June 05, 2009

The Large and Growly Bear - J.P. Miller






The Large and Growly Bear - J.P. Miller written by Gertrude Crampton.
Golden Press published 1961.
You know how much we love John P. Miller on Stickers and Stuff.
This bear illustration has so much character and he is so endearing I know I would get on really well with him and we could hang out and eat peanut butter sandwiches together................ermm.
Yep anyways...........more fab finds next week.
Have a lovely weekend.
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