Mardigras and JWT go under cover in Cape Town

How about going to a fancy dress party as a Traffic Light?
Or if you’re bigger boned, what about a post box?
Or telephone booth? Costume hire store Mardigras,
together with JWT Cape Town has dressed various
urban structures in central Cape Town in their very
own hand-stitched costumes.

The ‘soft and cuddly’ suited-structures have stopped
pedestrians in their tracks.

So keep an eye out, there might be a fire hydrant
just dying to meet you. www.mardigras.co.za

Eco-Punk

I met Anke at the Night Market in the Old Biscuit Mall
on wednesday. I was greeted with a smile and was
immediately attended to. Service like that always makes
me want to interact with the designer and it
also helped when choosing a little outfit for my
God child for christmas.

Her clothing designs are bright, eco-friendly and
very edgy hence the name eco-punk, her prices
are very affordable and she caters for girls and boys alike.
I was torn between the jumpsuit and gorgeous
little skirt, both of them were very different and had it's
own personality, like my little Joshya.

I liked the jumpsuit because of the use of colour and
the easiness of it all and I loved the skirt because of
the various material designs on it but most
of all the spiders, I think that just made it different,
loved it!

Have a look at her collection on facebook/website,
you won't be sorry!

Thanks again for the amazing service and designs.

Bags Bags Bags!!!!

All I can say is I want them all.

HAPPY MINI FRIDAY!

Love the layers in this picture, this illustration was created
by K+Me, a creative unit made up of a japanese illustrator/
designer Kaoru and french designer/animator Jeremy.
Check them out.

I love type...

... but not as much as Jessica Hische, I came across her website a
while ago and her work blew me away, I love her love for typography!

She is really gifted and has a few typefaces for sale on various font sites.
I have been looking for some inspiration for my Mom's 60th birthday
stationery and I have definitely been inspired by Jessica! Thanks!

I think I'll be going with creams, whites and maybe an accent of gold
here and there, whenever I think of my mom I think of gold,  she loves
that colour so much! Here are a few examples of Jessica's work that
will help me create the perfect invitation for my Mom.

Cut out fun

Sculpted pencils, visionary alphabets, unusual media,
and painstaking attention to detail are common elements
in the works of three contemporary artists on view in the
Batchelor Gallery beginning April 2. The vivid colors and
eye-catching detail contained in these small objects, that
measure around a foot or less, will leave you astounded
and amazed.

Dalton Ghetti, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been making
his pencil creations since he was a schoolboy in Brazil.
Using a variety of simple razors and needles, he carves
incredibly detailed miniature sculptures out of the lead core
of pencils without the aid of technology or even a magnifying glass.
Alphabet, 2005, comprised of 26 individual pencils,
is hismost famous work.