:::UMAMI::: my blog

This is where I store tasty bits of info on things I find interesting or quirky, ranging from design work, quality music to good eats.

4:22PM

Nature paper cuts

I love these paper cuts from old maps created by artist Claire Brewster.

11:10AM

Whimsical globes | Imagine Nations

Saw this on Cool Hunting today. I love these transformed globes by Wendy Gold. She uses a decoupage technique of original artwork onto vintage globes.

 

5:20PM

Moontree Letterpress coasters



I love these neighborhood coasters by
Moontree Letterpress.

Seattle, Portland, Chicago and San Francisco.

Buy them here!

4:53PM

Arcade Fire tour tee | photo by E. Kayne

My friend, Eric Kayne took the photo that appears on one of the 2011 tour shirts.  
Buy one at the online store today!!!

 

 


 

11:36AM

Oren Lavie/Her Morning Elegance

 I just saw this stop motion video co-directed and produced by the Israeli singer, Oren Lavie. This video has been received over 15 million views. The video also earned a 2010 Grammy Award nomination for "Best Short Form Music Video."

 

10:22AM

Rapha Bicycle Collection

Rapha partners with renowned bike-makers to produce a limited run of four classics

I saw these on Cool Hunting the other day and I haven't been able to stop thinking about how sexy they are. These Rapha approved bikes are a limited-edition run available for the next two years. They have a commuter bike, Beloved Every Day, designed by Cycle Works Oregon and built by Chris King for $5,195. Racer XCR Criterium designed by Cinelli and Columbus Steel. This bike takes four months to build for €3,500. For distance, XS frame by Independent Fabrication. XS bikes take eight to ten weeks for completion and start at $6,795. The all-terrain bike Continental was dreamed up by select Rapha team members, Ira Ryan and Tony Pereira. The Continental will be produced twice a year in two batches of 50, $5,000 each and takes four months for completion. If you have an extra $5k or $6k lying around, buy one of these.

3:45PM

Aaron Horkey, I ♥ U

Artist Aaron Horkey created this beautiful TRUE GRIT promotional poster for MONDO. His work is amazing!!! Read more about him on Hi-Fructose and Burlesque of North America.

10:01AM

Keeping the Bee in Ballard

I just saw a post on CoolHunting about Ballard Bee Company. I am a big fan of bees. I also a fan of Seattle. Corky Luster (awesome name) launched Ballard Bee two years ago. He has 60 onsite beehives at his Seattle home and plans to expand to 100 throughout his neighborhood. Love the simple product design as well. Go Corky!!!

9:23AM

Broken Social Scene | Houston 2.17.11

Broken Social Scene will come through Houston again this February. I haven't seen them in a few years, so I'm a little excited!!! When I looked over the Crystal Ballroom setlist (Portland 10.16.10), my heart sunk a little. They sang Superconnected with Modest Mouse "World at Large" lyrics :( Wish I could've been there! Hope they keep a similar set for the Houston show.

2:52PM

Todd Spoth featured in Photoshop User magazine

My friend Todd's photo is featured on the cover of the Jan/Feb 2011 issue of Photoshop User magazine. Mike Mackenzie, Associate Publisher of Photoshop User and Layers magazines, interviewed Todd on his use of Lightroom. Check out the interview.