Archive for the Design Category
August 3, 2009, Nik
Coming into work on a Monday is not usually the happiest moment of the week for most. Usually my first hour at my desk is spent sleepily scrolling through emails and drinking Earl Grey tea.
However, this morning my inbox pleasantly surprised me with a link to Frazier & Wing, a company based in Portland, Oregon that makes mobiles, garlands, and other art pieces from die-cut paper. Frazier & Wing is run by artist Heather Frazier who threads the geometric paper shapes onto monofilament thread to make beautifully charming works of art. Heather’s lovely combinations of cheerful colors and shapes definitely made my morning a little brighter today. Heather also creates custom pieces to match your home, retail store, or special event.
For more on Heather and Frazier & Wing, check out her blog.
January 5, 2009, Nik
I noticed today that Bernina Sewing Republic uploaded a video of my tote project on their website. Check it out below, or download a pdf of the instructions here:...
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June 30, 2008, Nik
My newest Sewing Republic project is up on the Bernina site. It’s a super-easy circle skirt that takes no time to finish and fits any figure. Check out the video below, or download the pdf to see how to make one of your own....
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November 1, 2007, Nik
Why, oh why did Teen Vogue not exist when I was a teen? I actually find myself more inspired by the pages of Teen Vogue than almost any other fashion rag these days (and I just turned 28), although I could never even fathom affording anything they feature. And speaking...
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