More Printing Books

Prints are one of my favorite ways to create art. Whether you use potatoes, linoleum blocks, foam, wood, etc., usually, printmaking is very instant gratification.

I received Lena Corwin's new book Printing By Hand last weekend and it has been a pure joy to read, page after page.


I especially appreciate how in depth, yet easily readable her book is. After reading the intro and a given project, you feel more than equipped to take the next steps to try out a new technique, or an old technique in a new way.

One of my favorite printing books for sure!

Bulbs and Shades

Melissa Borrell is a new designer favorite of ours this week. We featured Borrell’s Pop-Out™ jewelry earlier this week on DiDi Magazine's blog, the post is here.

As Borrell is a designer with several talents, we could not resist mentioning her on Lome Magazine’s blog as well.

We are head over heels with her Shadow Bulbs™...




and Fantasy Shades™.


Visit Houston designer Melissa Borrell here.

New Alphabet Poster Colors

We just got word from San Francisco based artist and designer Lorena Siminovich of Petit Collage, that her beautiful alphabet prints are now available in pink and blue based color schemes.

The posters are $50 unframed and are printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper (we always love a green spin).

(Images credit: http://www.petitcollage.com)

Nursery Prints

If you are looking for a cleanly designed graphic print for your child's room, look no further than Sarah and Abraham. Designer and mom Sara Tams produces some of the most exquisite child themed stationary and prints. Below you will find a selection of her silhouette prints.




Visit Sarah and Abraham's Etsy.com shop here and their blog here. Apparently, shop sales are about to reach 1000 items sold and a warm little prize will go to shopper 1000, so check it out soon.

(Images credit: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5364429)

Graphic Lighting

There is nothing like design inspired by nature. If you like flora inspired prints, you should have a look at papercloud.

Our favorites are their lampshades. The handmade designs are ideal for almost any space.

Corn Stalk

Onion Pods

Buds

(Images credit: http://www.paper-cloud.com/)