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Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:53:00 +0000

Cover to cover, I like and I want. It was love at first sight for my bookshelf and the Pictorial Webster's: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities.

(Found via Unruly Things)

Roll & Tumble Press

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:32:00 +0000

A recent post on My Love For You reminded me to share the awesome work of Roll & Tumble Press. After purchasing one of their prints as a gift for the boyfriend, I have remained ever-impressed with their work. Last I checked, the holiday shopping season is quickly approaching...

Fun With Water: Corrie White

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:29:00 +0000

Corrie White's Fun With Water flickr set is awe-inspiring. The colors and shapes evoke images of sea coral meets lava lamp.

(Found via Today and Tomorrow)

Know It All Pencils

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:16:00 +0000

Over at the Paper Pastries etsy shop you'll find these adorable Know It All Pencils. The set of six has little facts stamp into the side of each, literally at your finger tips.

(Found via Simple + Pretty)

Destination Design: Josef Hoflehner Photography

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:53:00 +0000

Josef Hoflehner needs no introduction and his work requires little explanation. An incredible (award-winning) nature and geographical photographer, his portfolio and collection of publications beautifully chronicle ever nook and cranny of the world I wish to visit.

(Photographs by Josef Hoflehner)

Just What My Kitchen Needs: QOOQ

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:43:00 +0000

I love cooking, but I've never had much patience for seeking out and executing recipes. Bring in the answer to all my culinary queries, the QOOQ. With over 2,000 interactive recipes, 1,000 video tutorials and software to help organize shopping lists, it's the kindle of the kitchen and I want one. Available from the French company UNOWHY for around 350 Euros.

(Found via NewLaunches)

Threadless is Alt of Ctrl

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Nerd alert! This new Threadless shirt is the greatest tech-humor inspired item I've seen in a long time.

Personalized Cards: Farouche

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Over in Farouche's fabulous Etsy shop, you'll find personalized cards featuring two of my favorite things: typewriters and bicycles. They're simply adorable! The shop has a variety of personalized cards sure to fit anyone's fancy.

(Found via Rare Bird Finds)

Composites: Patrick Winfield

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:37:00 +0000

Really great work by Patrick Winfield. His Polaroid composites are simply impressive. They inspire me to be a little more creative with the last of my Polaroid film

(Thanks Sheryl)

Andy Warhol Polaroids

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:04:00 +0000

The Paul Kasmin Gallery in New York is currently hosting an exhibition of 70 Polaroids taken by Andy Warhol between 1977 and 1983. Hypebeast has a great selection of those photographs for viewing online.

Library Notebooks: O-Check

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

I'm adoring these hardcover O-Check Library notebooks. So totally up my alley. They're available in four colors and with ruled or plain paper.

(Found via Simple+Pretty)

Happy Monday

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Hope everyone's weekend was a hoot! Mine was spent at a lovely little chili festival in central Missouri. A perfect reminder of just why I love the Midwest.

(Illustration by Skinny Ships)

Pillows and Stuffies: Kate Durkin

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:28:00 +0000

Kate Durkin does pillows, and she does them oh so well. If aren't already familiar with her work, I'm quite certain you'll simply adore all of it. Her pillows and stuffies are my favorite, especially the owls. You can check out all her work at her Etsy shop.

(Found via Housemartin)

Just A Place To Rest My Head

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:09:00 +0000

A room with a view, and outdoor cinema too! Does it get any better? After years of watching movies on my laptop, I think not. This Hollywood Hills home, built in 2007 by architect Hagy Belzberg, is going for just under $6 million.

(Found via It It's Hip, It's Here)

Past Memories: Valentin Löllmann

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:53:00 +0000

Totally swooning over this piece of furniture by Valentin Löllmann. The chest of drawers is part of a 4 piece collection titled Past Memories. All are constructed from old, forgotten pieces of furniture with an end result that is truly stunning.

(Found via Bloesem)

Today Is Awesome!

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:40:00 +0000

I would love to have this print hanging at the foot of my bed just for the positive daily affirmation. Sarah Neuburger has a vault of awesome work, including this print, available on her website. And with that, have an awesome day!

(Found via Design is Mine)

And We're Back...

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:32:00 +0000

Mic check, one, two. Is this thing on? It's been a hot minute, hasn't it? Well, I'm back from my summer adventures in South Korea and finally starting to feel settled again. The trip was amazing, to say the least. It began with an unexpected 18-day involuntary quarantine (did someone say swine flu?) followed by several weeks of teaching and travel. All in all, it was a fabulous life-changing experience. How have you all been, your summers, life? I'm beyond excited to get caught up and resume regular posting.

A few things I missed sharing while away:

The lovely Anne of Prêt à Voyager stroked my travel-ego and made me one happy camper by interviewing me for one of my favorite segments on the web: Boarding Pass.

Erin and Karly, the fabulous duo behind an equally fabulous blog asked me to do a guest post for Design Crisis. I had a blast writing about the glass region of Northern Bohemia. Czech it out: here.

Bon Voyage!

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:45:00 +0000

Well folks, it's been a busy week...as is evident from the complete lack of posts here on double takes. In the past 5 days I've put my entire life into boxes (lots and lots of them) and moved my house into a storage unit. Why you ask? Tomorrow, bright and early, I am heading to South Korea for 5 weeks of volunteering and travel. I will still do my best to update as often as possible, internet connection permitting and I'll look forward to catching up with all of you come August. Please continue to check back and browse my nearly 2 years of archives if I haven't posted in a few. Next word will come from South Korea. Be well my dears.

(Photography by Jeffrey Milstein)

Paper Creations: Sarah Bridgland

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:47:00 +0000

Sarah Bridgland's paper creations are a lot to look at, and in the best possible way. She creates collage sculptures from second-hand ephemera and other random fragments. Her entire collection is fabulously detailed.

(Found via The Best Part)

Cityscape Stamp Set

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +0000

I adore this cityscape stamp set from Twine. They have 4 different sets available, but this is my favorite by far.

(Found via A Little Sussy)

Owl Switch Plate Covers

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:20:00 +0000

How fabulous and wild are these owl switch plate covers from Etsy shop Bright Color Art? We've talked about how much we love owls here before, so naturally I flipped when I saw these and couldn't wait to share!

(Found via Rare Bird Finds)

Shapely Illustrations: Cristóbal Schmal

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:48:00 +0000

I came across the work of Berlin artist Cristóbal Schmal over on Drawn! and I can't peel myself away from his website and Flickr. All his work has a stunning vintage tone and I love the simplicity of shape and color he uses to convey his subjects.

You're Welcome: Mary and Matt

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:28:00 +0000

Plastic bags have really taken an emotion beating lately with the advent of everyone going green. While understandable and equally deserved, we can't forget how much we depended on them (before we knew better) and how polite they often were. Alas, I bring you You're Welcome, a book by Mary and Matt that showcases their collection of thank you shopping bags.

(Found via HI+LOW)

Peony Perfection: Molly Hatch

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Peonies seem to be all the rage lately and it's no wonder, they're such a gorgeous flower! I adore these ceramics by Molly Hatch. They're imperfectly....well, perfect. I love the simple colors and and delicate lines.

(Found via Housemartin)

Immersion: Robbie Cooper

laurenkilbergblog@gmail.com (Lauren K) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:00 +0000

Robbie Cooper’s photography series Immersion showcases portraits of children playing computer games. What makes the series especially interesting is the viewpoint of each image. Cooper shot his subjects square in the eye. I find these photographs both touching and a little heartbreaking.

(Found via FFF)