I recently came across some illustrated covers for the Holiday Magazine, and was curious to know more about their content and readership. The Holiday Magazine was first published in the US between 1946 – 1977, and it introduced a new and exciting glamour and lifestyle travel format for it’s readers. What set the magazine apart from it’s contemporaries was it’s strong aesthetic sense, a fun and creative layout, stellar photography and brilliant writing. An art house in Paris relaunched the magazine in 2014. They started with the essence of the first version, but also added trends from the current century to make it more…
Another week and the leaves will start changing color, the wind will get cooler and the days shorter! If you haven’t already, start thinking about fall and all the fun it is going to bring in the coming weeks. Everything gets updated for fall – the colors get darker, the clothes get warmer and the coffee gets hotter! While you are making changes in your daily routine, why not take some time to refresh your desktop wallpaper with some fall inspiration as well? Here are my top picks for eye catching fall desktop wallpapers. Which one do you like the best? (Image Credits: Image 1, Image 2, Image…
Have you heard of Vladstudio.com? I stumbled upon Vladstudio almost 5 years ago, when I was looking for quirky and whimsical wallpapers to dress my shiny new Sony Vaio! Vladstudio is an art project of Russian digital artist Vlad Gerasimov – a professional web designer. Sometime in the late 90’s, he started designing desktop and mobile wallpapers in his spare time. His designs swing between the bright and colorful, to the dark and mysterious. Either ways, all his wallpapers have a enchanting, faraway feel to them. Each time I download one of his wallpapers, I feel like I have been transported to wonderland just like Alice – everything seems so magical!…
Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from around the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a happy weekend! Love this endearing packaging design for Old Viking Peanuts; vikings and dragons – so cute! Include these 7 yoga poses in your daily routine to bump up your energy. Gold dust and Free People’s Vintage Loves Collection for 2015 – I want it all! If you are in SF for the weekend, definitely drop by Mr. Holmes Bakehouse for some ‘cruffins’ (muffin shaped croissants). So much for watching my weight! Check out DesignLoveFest’s latest desktop wallpaper collection – all free! I couldn’t agree more with them –…
Update: It’s International Day of Happiness today people; so here are some tips on how you can celebrate it today, and everyday of your life! I didn’t know this when I was choosing the cover image for my post – talk about happy coincidences (the second one this week) and signs from the universe! Happy Friday and a big hello to the weekend! Below are my top picks from around the web for this week; what have you been reading? Tips for better baking and kitchen must haves to make cooking a breeze! Once you have read these tips, make yourself some chocolate waffle ice cream sandwiches as a…
