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The Onion

admin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:31:38 +0000

Get the news straight from the source at The Onion. Amongst all the news websites out there, this one is really the best for honest journalism and unadulterated points of view. It has a good opinion section as well.

Stina is stunning

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:06:41 +0000

The illustrator Stina Persson is unmatched in her ability to create sensual images — mostly watercolours — of women, with the occasional man or butterfly thrown in for good measure. As seen on the Birgit Israel website (designed and developed by Madomat).

Ampersand & sons

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:58:45 +0000

So why does the ampersand deserve a blog all to itself? The ampersand is often the most expressive typographic symbol in a font family. It has innate flair. Makes us wonder how many other symbols or letters have their own blogs — let us know if you find any.

Book of Green

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:04:42 +0000

The Book of Green eco living directory and news feed covers all the bases with its paperback, iPhone app and online versions. And they don’t even have to blow their own trumpet because the Prince of Wales and Al Gore have done it for them.

LogoLounge

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:02:05 +0000

LogoLounge features 136,183 logos (as of today) to browse by keyword, industry, client or designer. Plus “Logos in the news” and the yearly trend report. On the print side of things are the logo compendium books, with 2,000 logos each. Now that’s what we call logo-licious!

A Wolff in London

admin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:40:28 +0000

Just as the title of her London-In-Sight photography blog promises, Stephanie Wolff offers an eye-opening insight into our metropolis. She chooses unusual locations and creates beautifully composed shots which are infused with warm light.

It’s a wrap

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:28:25 +0000

Quirky, eco-friendly and fun, Evergreen Wraps will expand your origami horizons. The idea is to (cleverly) wrap gifts in these printed fabrics rather than in paper, and then to use the wrapping again and again. Or transform it into a sarong. Or a scarf. Or a basket.

Love at first site

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:53:50 +0000

I love typography – do you? From “Who Shot the Serif” to the factoid that 90% of monkeys can identity Helvetica (vs Arial or vs Times, we wonder), we’re hooked! Ooo – and a font game for the iPhone.

Twinkie time

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:27:28 +0000

Here’s one for the Yankees: Twinkie Twinkie, how I wonder what you are. After seeing a Twinkie deconstructed into its ingredients, you will not only stop wondering – you will never dare look at one again. Back to basics, please!

Fashion Photography Blog

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:08:13 +0000

It does what it says on the tin: it’s a behind-the-scenes Fashion Photography Blog from Melissa Rodwell, who oozes talent and is generous with her advice. Fascinating for fashionistas and regular humans alike.