I first posted this almost a year ago, but it’s time to trot it out again. This “while you were out” form is a simple way to better communicate your needs to your area businesses. It makes sense in and around downtown Cincinnati to dispel the myth that “no one lives here.” It makes sense [...]
Archive for December, 2009
While You Were Out
Posted in cincinnati, VisuaLingual news, tagged cincinnati, downtown, over-the-rhine, urban life on December 31, 2009 | 4 Comments »
The California Desk by J. Rusten Furniture Studio
Posted in home decor, tagged cartography, oakland, san francisco on December 30, 2009 | 6 Comments »
The California Desk by Oakland-based J. Rusten Furniture Studio is made from native, salvaged Claro Walnut for the top and native, salvaged, Western Big Leaf Maple for the base. The San Francisco Bay provides a discreet hole for cables.
Seed Bombs in Santa Monica
Posted in VisuaLingual news, tagged chicago, cincinnati, columbus, DIY, granville, over-the-rhine, santa monica, urban life on December 29, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Our Midwest Seed Bombs are now available at the brand-new Botany Flowers in Santa Monica, CA, located in the awesome-sounding Brentwood Country Mart.
Historic City Map Handkerchiefs
Posted in fashion, tagged cartography, london, new york city, tokyo, urban life on December 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Just in time for snot season! These handkerchiefs from MUJI are eco-friendly and educational, each featuring a historic map of NYC, Tokyo, or London. Seriously, how awesome are they?
The City with the Golden Sound
Posted in inspiration, tagged honolulu, urban life on December 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Baby, it’s cold outside! Warm up with Honolulu’s own Emirc, whose studio is [apparently] in a goddamn volcano.
Apparel by the Timber Preservation Society
Posted in fashion, tagged los angeles, rural life, small town life on December 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chad Eaton lives in the LA area, where he makes art and designs t-shirts under the moniker Timber Preservation Society.
Elsewhere
Posted in inspiration, tagged cincinnati, ghost sign, over-the-rhine, pattern, sign, tile, typography on December 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Actually, there’s no Elsewhere linkage today. If you need virtual places to go, check out the archives — five links each week, so there’s tons there.
Midwest Seed Bombs in Harper’s Bazaar
Posted in VisuaLingual news, tagged cincinnati, DIY, over-the-rhine, urban life on December 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Harper’s Bazaar likes our Midwest seed bombs, too. Sheesh!
Tile at Shake It Records
Posted in cincinnati, close look, inspiration, tagged cincinnati, pattern, tile, urban life on December 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The entryway to the amazing Shake It Records in Northside has seen better days, but its colors and patterns are inspiring nonetheless. I especially love the tri-color braided tile border.
Pillows by Atelier Pompadour
Posted in home decor, tagged cartography, milan on December 22, 2009 | 1 Comment »
These felt pillows by Milan-based Atelier Pompadour are adorable! The above pillow reminds me a bit of this pattern by Orla Keily, but the felt appliqués give the motif an added dimension.
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