Monthly Archives: October 2010

The fat lady is singing

Posted on October 19, 2010 by claire

It’s all over, I have officially bought a pair of Berghaus hiking trousers complete with zips, yes, you heard it, zips. I have been sucked into the practicalities of being a ‘traveller’ but rest assured I will not be returning … Continue reading →

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Scoreline

Posted on October 14, 2010 by claire

This ongoing project by Manchester designer Adrian Newell represents the goals scored in some of the worlds most prestigious football matches with simple information graphics. The dotted lines show the runs while the solid lines show the shots. I like … Continue reading →

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EIGHT:48

Posted on October 14, 2010 by claire

I’m loving this 40 page tabloid format newspaper, EIGHT:48 from the online store, Counter-Print which focuses on a different theme relevant to the current creative scene in each of it’s issues. The above cover is from Issue One where ten … Continue reading →

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Lennon Google Doodle

Posted on October 9, 2010 by claire

Although this is blatently a bit of Google advertising, I still like it…

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Jonathan Richman, The Amersham Arms

Posted on October 9, 2010 by claire

Coming out of a gig and having jaw cramp is surely a good sign (no, it was nothing sinister); I don’t think I actually stopped smiling. I was completely mesmerized by the charisma and charm of Jonathan Richman and the … Continue reading →

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Moshi Moshi, Tender Age

Posted on October 9, 2010 by claire

How jealous am I that the third year graphic design student at Brighton University, Manda Wilks, has produced some gorgeous illustrations for Moshi Moshi’s latest imprint, Tender Age. The initial idea of having a lamb as part of the logo … Continue reading →

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Dollar bills

Posted on October 7, 2010 by claire

I’m liking the fact that the new US dollar bills, designed by the Dowling Duncan studio, are so much more functional. It makes sense that the designs are vertical especially as they’re handled vertically. Well perhaps previously larger palms were … Continue reading →

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Clignancourt Flea Market, Paris

Posted on October 5, 2010 by claire

On a recent visit to Paris I went back to my favourite flea market, Les Puces (The Fleas, as it’s known to everyone) at Porte de Clignancourt. I have discovered some amazing gems there, including a Celine tweed blazer which … Continue reading →

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Brogues & James Joyce

Posted on October 5, 2010 by claire

I love brogues and I love James Joyce. I have a strange obsession for brogues; I think I might have close to 15 pairs of brogue-esque shoes. My latest pair have been reheeled/soled three times costing me more than the … Continue reading →

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John Smith

Posted on October 5, 2010 by claire

John Smith is easily one of my favourite folk artists EVER. The British guitar genius rarely plays at venues bigger than your living room (OK, well maybe a tiny bit bigger) making his shows really intimate and him easily stalk-able … Continue reading →

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