The Second Design of the Year

A design a day to get back in the swing of things.  Hope for the new year inspired by the old classic movie "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."

Opportunities in 2012

My adobe skills are a bit rusty but I created this little reminder for myself to create and use the opportunities of the new year. In the new year I plan to DO something with all of the opportunities.  Today was focusing on getting well.  Happy New Year!

"My Name is Andy. Andy Davis." If this quirky, bird/fish-on-a-stick logo, or whatever you want to call it, could speak, that is what it would say.

This trademark symbol of Andy Davis, a California artist known for his simple-line art depicting beach and surf scenes can be found in any self-respecting surf or beach shop.

A simple google search for "Ando and Friends" will reveal several places to purchase his look.

Vans carry a line of "Ando and Friends" on flip flops and other shoes, Thalia Surf shop, along with several other shops feature several tees and board-short options.

http://www.thaliasurf.com/andoandfriends.html

Andy Davis' blog called "My Name Is Andy" is clean, and fun to look at:

http://mynameisandy.tumblr.com/

I enjoy Andy Davis' art because it is so clean and understated.

He says what he wants to say without over-using any lines.

In addition to his clothing line Andy Davis fans can find art on his website or even commission an original piece.

As a child Andy, after playing in the California sun, would draw his day using crayons. During school it was his escape, picturing being free, what he would do if he weren't in class.

I don't think his statement and vision for his art has changed at all.

High Fashion Kids Clothes

This morning as I looked at Wall Street Journal I was delighted to see the fashion scene is in a tizzy to cater to children (well parents of children) with high fashion sense. A baby Burberry Trench Coat along with Gucci baby flats were displayed on a precious toddler girl.

While this fashion craze isn't "do-able" for most moms today, especially with difficult economic times, the stir will eventually filter down into the more affordable fashion lines and who knows, moms of tomorrow might be able to purchase these "vintage" or ebay in the future.

Wall Street put together several baby styles that are available. Preppy Baby (below) is my favorite with the little baby Sperrys.

MINI ME | On mother: Burberry London Garbardine Trench Coat, $1,195, burberry.com; Black Kid Simple Pump, $595, christianlouboutin.com On child: Zucca Nylon Hat, $165, Fendi, New York, 212-759-4646; Burberry Childrens Double Breasted Trench Coat, $335, burberry.com; Ballerina Flat, $210, gucci.com

PREPPY BABY | Start them on stripes, seersucker and rope bracelets early. From top: Striped Tee, $48, splendid.com; Maxou Baby Aviator by Selima Optique for Crewcuts, $80,selimaoptique.com; Yellow Rope Bracelet, $4, State News, New York, 212-879-8076; Skedaddle Skull Seersucker Shorts, $17, lordandtaylor.com; Sperry Top-Sider Bluefish, $30, Stride Rite, New York, 212-249-0551

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303714704576383652840003090.html?mod=WeekendHeader_Rotator

Source: joyshope.com via Carolynn on Pinterest

Delicious Design Studio - Affordable & Delicious. Blog Design, Graphic Design, Web Design. Cute, Funky & Fabulous. | Freebies

What fun!! This website is fun, quirky and candid!! Very nicely done and such a fresh approach to the internet world.
Must check it out!

http://deliciousdesignstudio.com/

Internet Book Club: Goodreads

I was soooo impressed with this fun new website (new to me anyway). "Goodreads" allows you to build a bookshelf to share books you have read, are currently-reading, or plan to read. Better yet, you get to add friends and see what they are reading and what they thought of it for fun new ideas!! I always love the opportunity to share with friends.
Readers have the option to rate a book, write reviews, document when they finished reading it, how many times they read it, whether or not you want to sell or swap it to someone and then see other books that are similar. Great for readers, teachers and students. Even "non-readers" will be charmed and hooked by this cleverly designed site!

If you chose to try it out--look me up!

http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/1528900