I've got (almost) nothing

October 12, 2010 karly hand

I have to admit, everyone, I actually only planned my posts through the end of last week. I had sorta kinda hoped that Erin would be taking over as head mistress of Design Crisis while I was at home nursing my new babe. Alas, twas not yet to be and little Mystery Pants is still camped out in mommy's belly. It's cool, we're keeping busy. But, as a result, I'm drawing a bit of a blank when it comes to today's post. I did find this radical video, directed by DC fave, Banksy for American Institution The Simpsons:

And just to keep the Banksy theme going, here's a shot of Banksy's most recent work to pop up on the streets of London:

Yep, that's all. If I'm here on Thursday, and I bet I will be, I promise to blow your dang pants off with some spectacular design. Or at least write something funny.

Gettin Twiggy With It

October 8, 2010 karly hand

Yesterday Susie Q of Eye Spy Archive paired the Pantone fall fashion colors forecast with some beautifly styled photos by Studio Toogood. Her post was nothing short of epic and I strongly encourage you to go check it out. Inspired by Susie's post, I found these two images, styled by the ethereal Twig Hutchinson, that mix all of the Pantone Spring colors together:

Right now I'm pretty pumped on fall, but when spring does arrive, it looks like it's going to be pretty rad.

What the Hipsters Are Up To

October 1, 2010 karly hand

Alert: Regular column Trend Alert has recently changed it's name (see above). I'm feeling like it's more appropriate. Show of hands? The trend to which I'm alerting you today has thus far only shown itself a couple of times and I thus have little evidence of it's existence. However, I'm confident that, come Christmas, every Etsy dealer worth their weight in screen printed tote bags will have a variation on this theme:

Handmade & painted axes by Best Made Co

OK, these axes are beautifully crafted and the color stripes are a lovely touch, but I can't help but have like, 472 eye rolls. I mean, really, who among you needs a $220 axe that you really can't justify using? Please do not leave a comment about art, and that $220 is cheap-ola for art. Yes, I get that too, I really really get it. But I would rather take a $36 home depot axe to the head than fall prey to this hipster crap trap.