Beautiful Poster

I think this poster is really, really well done. Putting your thoughts about the book or the movie aside, it is a beautiful composition. I love the varying weights of Gotham, and the release date really pops in white against the creamy color of the other type. In other words, this is good design.

The Wedding Singer

A poster for Off The Lake's auditions that I designed at work today. Love the 80's.

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Organizing

I am not usually someone who makes New Years Resolutions, because I don't understand why you would wait until the New Year to make a change in your life! However, I am a big supporter of entering another year with an organized house and closet. 

That is my mission this week, and I started by organizing my wardrobe and shoes. It was then that I realized I seem to gravitate towards some highly saturated colors.

Happy 2010! Now, I have to get back to work!

Why Don't I Own This?

I really, really wish this was my sewing machine. I'm certainly on the lookout for one like this.

Sew, a Needle Pulling Thread

Throughout Christmas, I worked on a little sewing project for my friends Sarah and Rachel. They are both working at their first big jobs after college and grad school, and living in two great apartments. I wanted to sew them something that they could use in the kitchen, so I came across a pattern for a really cute vintage-inspired ruffled apron. I gave them the aprons on New Years Eve, and here are some pictures of the girls modeling them! 

Dear Mary Jo, 

Thanks so much for this fabulous pashmina from ChinaTown. I am pretty much going to wear it every single day! It's black and white, but looks silver...so it goes with everything!

Love, Jenna

Colenol Mustard

Dear Mom,

Thank you for this gorgeous sweater from Macy's. The details on it are exquisite, and I can't wait to wear it! It will be perfect for work, or for any occasion to dress up!

Love, Jenna

All that glitters...

Dear Mom, 

Thanks so much for the fabulous 24-piece craft glitter set from Martha Stewart. It is almost too beautiful to use, but I will manage somehow! I will be glitterizing just about everything that isn't nailed down. 

Love, Jenna

Christmas Time is Here

Daily Drop Cap from Jessica Hische

essica Hische is one of my favorite designers, and I first discovered her amazing work while browsing the creations of NY based design firm, Louise Fili. She has been working on an endeavor called Daily Drop Cap where she essentially creates a new fabulous drop cap each day!

And the best part is that you can even USE her fabulous drop on your own blogs. Graphic design nerds everywhere are salivating over these exquisite letterforms. Check some of the especially beautiful ones out below!

What I've Been Working On

Here is a flier I did the the Bowling Club at OSU. It is advertising their Buckeye Classic Tournament for 2010 as well as 2011. This project was majorly fun to work on, and I got to play with perspective a bit as well. Enjoy!

What I've Been Working On

I was given the task of creating this set of recipe cards at work, which of course is the perfect project for me to work on. Loved every minute of it. What a fun way to adorn a little gift! I am using these sometime in my own life, and not just for the office. (You punch a hole in the left corner and tie it to a little gift or trinket)

Christmas at the Circus

The team from one of my absolute favorite blogs, Once Wed, created this fabulous Christmas tree inspired by a circus themed wedding, and I think it turned out to be so adorable. It would be great for kids or adults alike! You may have seen this featured here on Design*Sponge earlier this week, but here are some photos to check out.

It would be so easy to recreate, and could be a really fun project for kids. Check out Design*Sponge for the How-To.

Gift Wrap Central

With Christmas two weeks away, the time to wrap gifts is upon us. We're all envious of people who have a crafts room, or even a craft corner, but when you live in an urban apartment, there is just not space for that. This is where the Pottery Barn Wall-Mounted Craft Organizer comes in.

I definitely need to invest in something like this, though I won't stop dreaming of a guest room someday filled with ribbons, paper, fabrics, and every other kind of craft item you could dream up.

Crafty Advent

Jordan Ferney, one of my favorite bloggers, bought this white frame for collectables from Pottery Barn in 2005, and turned it into the best Advent Calendar I've ever seen. With twenty-five beautifully wrapped trinkets, and a festive activity for each day inside, there's nothing that makes the Holidays feel more special!

I am certainly on the lookout for a frame like it to make my own Jordan-inspired calendar so Let me know if you find one!