I seriously worship this guy, Charles Spencer Anderson. Like many others I admire, he is a graphic designer and is based out of Minneapolis. If Tom would have applied and gotten a job with him, I would have moved immediately to Minnesota despite my intense loathing for really really cold weather. He's that great.
My favorite of his stuff is what he designs for French Paper Company, and more specifically his Pop Ink Line. If I could own all of it I would. He has a knack for camp, and I'm a sucker for it, always have been.
My love for his stuff first started a few years ago, when Tom picked up this book. It has no purpose other than it is filled cover to cover with the cutest illustrations of little animals. It's one of my all time favorite books.
Come on, who wouldn't to use some of this stuff for very special occasions? And yes, these are seriously dinner plates, but wouldn't they look so great on a wall?
And this wrapping paper
One of the perks of having a graphic designer for a father and husband is the free paper samples they get. Usually they are from boring paper companies but every now and then they give out something really great. Well, French Paper Company distributed these posters to potential clients, and I couldn't have been more delighted. I think I will frame them and put them in Luke's room, or even in a nursery someday. Oh I really love them, and they are even available on dinner plates.
it is dreadfully cold here, but minneapolis/st. paul is the bomb dot com. if you ever moved here, you could hang out with izzy...
Posted by: amanda | July 16, 2008 at 11:53 AM
i think plates on the wall is the best decorating idea ever.
Posted by: pam | July 16, 2008 at 03:36 PM
very cool. thanks for the introduction!
Posted by: Ellen | July 16, 2008 at 05:30 PM
First, it's been forever since I've posted, and I apologize. Second the name of that book, "Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" is absolutely fantastic. I want to find a way to use it in my daily dialogue. And I find the little lamb plate absolutely adorable.
Posted by: tara | July 17, 2008 at 09:31 AM
I love the posters. It was sweet of tom to bring a set for suzie-- can't wait till I also get to benifit -- oh wait I already have my wedding invite.
Posted by: eddiethegirl | July 17, 2008 at 12:16 PM