Black & White

I know a lot of the things I blog about are all about colour, and lots of it - I do love it. 
I've never been a beige, tea or coffee kind of girl. But I am also crazy about black & white. 
I love the graphic nature of it, and the extreme contrast.
While doing my usual internet crawling, I came across this really cool, award winning, graphic design agency called Family Design Co. They are based in Tauranga, New Zealand - a most beautiful part of the world. The thing that attracted me to their website was their awesome office space. As a graphic designer myself, I know how important it is to work in surroundings that inspire you. I bet the work that comes out of Family Design Co is fantastic! What do you think?








PS: I am off with the whanau (that's family, for all you non-New Zealanders) for a few days for Easter. But I will be back with you real soon. Take care xxx

Make someone's rainy day

My friend, Sarah, suggested I do a posting about umbrellas, as we've had three days of almost non-stop rain here in The Bay. I love hearing what my readers want to see (keep it coming), so have been trawling the net for cool umbrellas.
Well, let me tell you, there are hundreds in every style, colour & design you can imagine. But one in particular appealed to me, so I have decided to feature just this one and the story that goes with it.
I'm a bit of a 'look on the bright side of life' kinda girl, and think it's so easy to make someone's day with a nice comment, or kind gesture. OK, ok, it's a little cheesey - but, if it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile (to borrow a line from a Rascal Flatts song).


The story is about a New York design student who wanted to touch the hearts of umbrella-less New Yorkers on a rainy day. She dressed up as Mary Poppins and escorted people across the street carrying a hand-lettered umbrella (really cute, and very clever) and a bag of chocolate-dipped spoons...


Maybe this will inspire you to make someone's day today!