Thursday

Page Flipper

This week's selections are found at the creative emporium of 
HOW Design Books (a subset of HOW Design Mag)

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100 Days of Monsters by Stefan G Bucher & Friends

This book evolved out of a daily creative exercise of Stefan's. 
He took ink and created monsters once a day for 100 days.
He then posted the monsters online and listened as his 
online audience gave them names, stories, attributes.

A perfect book to inspire you to exercise the creative spark.

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An Illustrated Life 

A fabulous peek into the sketchbooks of illustrators, designers and all sorts of artists.
Some are super fab drawings, finalized and polished.
Others are rough, mid-way hued pieces that make you feel at home.
Another inspiration spot and something that will make you want to rip open your own sketchbook and get going!

Wednesday

New Trend: iPod App Happy

The New York Times posted about the Benjamin Moore app that allows you to match a color in a photo to any of the 3,300 Benjamin Moore paint colors. You can even save your favs.

Check it out at the iTunes app store on June 1st. 
What a great way to start summer.

Friday

Page Flipper

A new weekly feature for my site: Page Flipper
Each week I will spill the beans about a book
worthy of your bookshelf.
Some I own and some I just dream of owning.
I hope you enjoy.
Maybe you'll find one you want to take home with you...

Two of my favorite online book sites:

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This weeks specials come from Chronicle 

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A Book for those wanted a DIY summer t-shirt makeover
Quirky, hip and fresh hand-drawn designs by illustrator Mike Perry
will make you the talk of the beach


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On Tender Hooks
The Art of Isabel Samaras Limited Edition and Print
$150
A bit of a hefty price to pay for a book, but well worth it.
This monograph is perfect for anyone who loves art history and Desperate Housewives.
Samaras is a modern, pop-surrealist who gets her creative juice from the Old Masters.
Her artistic twist is worth the investment. 
This book will start conversations and, I propose, a few creative urges in yourself as well.
Check it out online (as well as a video interview with Samaras herself) 
and let me know what you think.

(photos from Chronicle Books)


Tuesday

Such a Tool!

Every girl knows she needs a hot toolbox.
Something that tells her man, "I can fix this and look good doing it."
Head on over to the pre-sale at alice supply co. 
and get the ultimate man-magnet and some girl-power pride!

Alice Supply Co. Modern Toolbox
(photo from delight.com)