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Typography is much more than just graphic design or illustration with some text thrown in. It’s an art form in itself that combines carefully chosen and arranged fonts with visual elements, sometimes as a relatively straightforward communication device and sometimes as artistic expression. These 15 examples of typography artwork embody a broad variety of techniques [...]

Last weekend 2,5 hour train ride took me from Zurich to Lausanne which was my first trip within Switzerland. Lausanne is situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva. It is interesting to see how the architecture, cuisine, and language change from one side of the country to the other. Everything in here is very [...]

Enjoy  your mid-century Mom’s Day – if I can shake this cold, I think we’re off to buy flowers and plants!
I’m still looking for the perfect 1950’s midwestern landscaping resource (I’ve found a lot in California!). Anyone have any great ideas?
Anyway, enjoy!