TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY: Edd Turner

So we have talked about typography that says wonderful things... but today's 

TYPOGRAPHY FRIDAY post presents the type in a different way. By turning the 

letters into individual entities Edd Turner creates a dramatic effect as he illustrates 

them spilling off the page and landing on the simple words, 'All Falls Down'. 

Conceptually I am in love with this design. I feel like all of the letters will tumble at 

any moment and I should type gingerly so as not to disturb them. It also makes me 

very aware of the space behind the letters. Can you see what I mean?

Fresh New Chevron Barstool - DIY

This past weekend I put my DIY hat on and revived these old bar stools. The pictures 

are pretty self explanatory but let me run through the steps.

1. Sand the Stool to rough the surface and give the paint something to adhere to.

2. I painted the entire chair. I opted for a satin finish, light gray. 

3. After the stool had dried, I taped out the design. This was done using a measured 

piece of paper, to ensure precise distance between each piece. And painters tape. 

I used the width of the painters tape as the width of the chevron design, it made 

things easy. 

4. *** Important Tip*** After the tape had been placed, I painted the SAME light gray 

over top of it before I painted the white. This sealed the edges of the tape so any over 

run would be gray not white. This made the lines so crisp. 

5. And finally I painted the white over the design. And once it was dry I pulled the 

tape off and Wallah! Another ***Important Tip*** is to pull the tape at a 

sharp angle backwards. This will ensure you paint will not pull off. 

We are so happy with our new little nook!

ILLUSTRATION INSPIRATION: Michael Byers

Michael Byers actually blew my mind this morning, with pure talent. The illustration 

that led me to him was the father and son fishing. I was immediately drawn to his 

use of color and space. And the further I looked into his work the more impressed I got. 

He is a master of movement and perspective. Look at that bike wheel {!} The perspective 

on that is not only extremely creative but difficult. And that splash of hot pink is 

perfect. What a dramatic image. He is an Ontario based illustrator whose client list

 includes; Runners World, Family Circle, and The New York Times. 

For more on Michael Byers Illustration Check out his website

Kid's adorable Wall Paper Designs

I am a HUGE fan of wall paper. I think its bold and spicy. So when I came across 

Ferm Living's wallpaper collection on Pinterest and I had to investigate. And I fell in 

love with this fantastically modern kid's wall paper. Wouldn't it look wonderful on an

 accent wall in kiddie bedroom? I am a couple years away from needing it... but would 

paste those robot on my wall in an instant.

Happy Memorial Day

I saw a poster the other day that pictured a woman lying beside a soldier's grave. Underneath

 the caption read; "Memorial Day. In case you thought it was National BBQ Day." Goose

 bumps rose on my skin, even as I typed it. It had a profound impact on me. I thought about 

both of my grandfather's who have seen unspeakable things in war and (thank goodness) 

survived. And my mind traveled to those who don't survive. Than to the ones that are left 

behind. And than I thought about beer and hamburgers, and it didn't make any sense. So as 

we celebrate in the sun, with our burgers and beer ... remember to remember. 

Today, I thank all of the soldiers who have served our country. And remember those 

who lost their lives in the process. Thank you.