Showing posts with label Typography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Typography. Show all posts

Monday, 3 August 2015

The Social Types

I recently discovered the work of talented young designer Jaz Isabella Dean and her latest project The Social Types. Jaz has designed a range of super cool greeting cards that are guaranteed to make yours the best looking gift, without a doubt. These are the cards that will get stuck on pin boards and popped into frames, as each one is a tiny work of art.





Taking inspiration from popular culture, the internet generation and her fashion background, the line incorporates unique graphics, illustrations and typography. Jaz has used striking black and white, bold colours, and gorgeous gold foil to create a series of designs that work beautifully together as well as stand alone. "I created The Social Types as a collection of prints I think customers will love themselves as well as love to share, to shake up the market and make greeting cards cool again," she says.





The Social Types studio is located in Karaka Bay, Auckland, where they are committed to using only the highest quality printing methods and sustainably sourced paper stock.





Pop over to the website to check out the full range, and make sure you follow The Social Types on Facebook and Instagram for all updates and new arrivals. Keep your eye out as the designs are all soon to available as art prints - yay!



Wednesday, 24 April 2013

The Ocean Three Ways

My husband is a mad-keen surfer, in fact he loves all kinds of water sports. Our three daughters share his love of the water. But me, I have to admit to being very much a land lover! Even though I'm not in any hurry to get into the ocean, it doesn't mean I don't appreciate it's beauty. And to prove it, let me show you three images I love, all inspired by the ocean.

I would really like this piece of art in our home. The sheer size of the photo makes it a strong piece with major impact, but it creates such a sense of calm and beauty...




At first glance this looks like water right?! Well, it's stained, polished concrete - so gorgeous! You'd feel like you were standing on a glass floor above the sea...




And this is so cool! I love words and typography, and these words would speak volumes to the surf hubby. I need to find an old board so I can recreate it for him...


1 | 2 | 3


What about you... are you drawn to the ocean, or do you prefer your feet firmly planted on the ground?

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Endemic World Giveaway

I am really happy to bring you another amazing giveaway, this time from the extremely
cool guys over at endemicworld
Founded by Kate and Elliot Alexander, endemicworld is
a brilliant online shop where you can find a massive range of art prints, both from New Zealand and international artists. Their selection includes typographical, illustrative and graphic art, and covers a wide price range, so their is definitely something for everyone. 

All prints are available unframed, but there are also framing options to choose from.



via


The giveaway I'm hosting today is a framed print of your choice to the value of $150. Simply hop over to the endemicworld website, choose your favourite print (up to $150 framed), then email me your choice, including frame colour. Share on Facebook and Twitter for an extra entry. The winner will be selected using random.org and will be announced at midday (NZ time) on Wednesday 27 March on my Facebook page and on the blog. I'll also contact the winner by email to get their delivery address. This competition is open to all Cush & Nooks readers, wherever you may be in the world.

Here's just a few of my favourites, now you go and find yours. Good luck!

This competition is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Dave!









Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Expensive Life

Today I wanted to share with you a tumblr site I've come across called Expensive Life.
I'm such a visual person, I love beautiful images, and this site has gorgeous, really striking photos. Warning... once you start, it'll be hard to stop!








And this one just made me smile. My girls can probably attest to that :)


Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Song Lyrics Artwork

I love art, I love music, and I really love typography, so I've often toyed with the idea of turning some of my favourite song lyrics into a piece of art. I'm totally inspired, now I just have to narrow down my list of favourite lyrics.







1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Lucky Number

I have a huge love of numbers - not as in accounting (definitely not!), but graphically, as a piece of art or an interior feature. And nothing beats big, bold, delicious black and white numbers. '3' is my favourite number, and '8' is another I love - they have such great form!







1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

You're Just My Type

I've mentioned in previous posts how much I adore typography, and using it to decorate your home. Here are three quite different examples - all very cool!




picture source: 1 | 2 | 3

Thursday, 22 December 2011

Polly Anna

I had some disappointing news yesterday, but ever the optimist, I think everything happens for a reason. So, chin up, and where's that glass of bubbles!

picture source

Thursday, 15 December 2011

Room Crush

I have a crush on both these rooms, although the first is more of a space than room (a nook)!


I love the vastness of the 'Z' in comparison to the tiny chairs & table - very cool!

Awesome kitchen & dining - great lights, barstools, funky 10 seater table, and it looks like the poster can slide over the chalkboard - wohoo!

images via interiors porn

Friday, 25 November 2011

TGIF!

Yay, it's Friday! Thank you for stopping by this week and I hope you have a great weekend ahead of you. xxx




And this statement is very appropriate for me, especially on Friday...

picture sources: 1, 2, 3 & 4

Thursday, 29 September 2011

Wise Words

Think about this statement... how true it is!


Quote by Jessica Hische, illustrated by Chris Piascik, found at Fancy - NZ Design Blog

Monday, 15 August 2011

Pop Art

In recent times I have come to the conclusion that I would rather go without than have the wrong thing in my home. Which is why we have had a great blank wall in our living room for quite a while. It's a casual room where the kids play and we watch tv in the evenings. I want something bright and fun, so if anyone has any ideas please let me know.






I love this Brigitte Bardot poster that I featured in a previous post.






I saw this cool retro poster in a magazine once. It was huge and looked really amazing, but is also fairly pricey.





I'm a massive typography fan, and these designs by Letitia Buchan are great, but just a little small for the space.







I love the Awesome Fairy Wren by Zoe Ingram, but again it's only A3. I think I will find another spot for that one!


The hunt continues!
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