rightleft radio

Everyone knows design, creativity, art, and music go hand in hand...i pretty much constantly listen while I'm working. And anyone who knows me knows my obsession with Pandora Radio- I love it!! So I'm excited to announce the rightleft radio station on Pandora!! Listen in on what I'm hearing these days... leave feedback on the station with comments, suggestions, whatever! I love finding new music to add. Hope you enjoy!

Click here to listen in!

Image from chasingECHOES on flickr

2010 rightleft studio calendar...sneak peek

Coming soon, the 2010 rightleft studio desk calendar....

The holidays will be here before you know it, why not get a jump on your gift stash? Great for your coworkers, your creative bff, or as a gift for yourself. Available end of September.

album art

Clockwise from top left:

Keane-Under the Iron Sea, Bloc Party-Silent Alarm, Death Cab for Cutie-Narrow Stairs, Manchester Orchestra-Everything to Nothing

Clockwise from top left:

Headlights-Kill Them With Kindness, Yeah Yeah Yeahs-Show your Bones, Modest Mouse-We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank, LCD Soundsystem-Sounds of Silver

All day while I work I sit and listen to Pandora radio, and sometimes I find myself listening to a song just because I like the album cover... These are a few that I find unique and inspiring. There's such a wide range of styles, from illustrations, to photographs, to cool typography. It's definitely a medium that pushes the design envelope and tends to stay cutting edge. Enjoy my little roundup!!

Click for larger images-some of the details in these are worth getting a closer look!!

some current inspiration

I've recently signed up for emails from Anthropologie (which is a store I love, btw...), and I am in love with their current campaign. The texture and details in the designs are so awesome, and the "torn edges" still looks fresh and unique to me. The more I look at it, the more I find in there.... good stuff!!

Save the Date Designs

A new Save the Date design for clients having a destination wedding in St. Lucia. Lucky couple!!

Click to view larger...

4th of july plans

I'm so excited- next weekend I'm heading up to the Outer Banks to stay in my family's o-l-d beach cottage. Isn't it awesome?? It doesn't have air conditioning, but the way it's situated it's perfectly comfortable (almost) all summer long. Can't wait for a nice tropical drink on the screen porch in the evenings... and waking up and stumbling right out onto the beach. Plus, they usually shoot the fireworks off of Nags Head pier which is only about 1/4 mile away-perfect!

Brings back a lot of fun memories-when I was a kid we spent every summer Sunday here with my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins going to the beach and having lunch on the porch.

Anyone else have any fun plans for the 4th of July?

'tis the season..

...to play outside! Gorgeous backyard feature from Sunset Magazine, using nearly all recycled or second-hand materials. Makes me want to freshen up my deck a bit! Plus, I'm not at all a fan of wicker-type furniture, but I LOVE that couch. Check out the full article here.

awesome invite creativity

This invitation is so fun, and I love the typography. Plus, they tell a really cute story! Hooray for unique ideas!!

(If you click on the image, it gets bigger)

Designed by the groom, Matt Dorfman, and found on design*sponge.

clipboard inspirations!

Clipboard Inspiration Boards

I really love the idea of using clipboards to organize things out in the open. Not a new idea, really, but a fun one. (So very Martha Stewart...) People seem to find a variety of uses, from displaying kids artwork to magazine clippings. Here's a little roundup of some creative ideas!

Martha Stewart Clipboards

Clipboards on exposed brick with Lotta Jansdotter!

Clipboards in an office

All images from Apt Therapy

really really clever...

This is a really cool little animated video... can't imagine the time that went into it! Enjoy...

i heart typography...

This is  a beautifully designed egg carton. I love when everyday items are elevated by design!!!

from subcontinental.giant designed by Si Thorpe

good idea...

It's National Ride Your Bike to Work Week...I wish more was done to promote this, it's such a great idea. Of course, not everyone can feasibly do it, but if you can, I encourage you to try! Great exercise, saves money, and helps the earth. You can't go wrong!

Image from Copenhagen Cycle Chic

lovely lights...

Might have to try this little decorating idea for my next party...I've been thinking about making some "lanterns" from empty jars anyway, and, surprise!! Martha knows how! 

simple and quiet...

What a sweet chair...

Living Etc.

diy time!

A couple diy projects that are inexpensive ways to freshen up your decor! Here is the whole article, from Sunset Magazine. Diy time!!

Above, use cd jewel cases to hang photos, prints, patterened paper or other art. The unifying size creates a cohesive look. 

Inexpensive art idea- use the designs from a calendar to cover a large space. Go even cheaper by hanging from picture wire with binder clips or paper clips...get creative!

Old boxes make interesting displays outside (or inside...) Try succulents if you're thumb is more black than green!!