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Typewriters | Vintage Communication

Written by Andrew Payne on June 10, 2010
Computers, Film, USA, Vintage

I’ve held onto this picture of William Faulkner’s Underwood portable typewriter for a while- mostly because I just liked the photo, but the machine itself is a beauty too. The typewriter, though a relic of times past, must have been a real beauty to use. You can almost hear the metal hammers smacking against the [...]

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Pinch | London Interior Design Studio

Written by Andrew Payne on June 7, 2010
Architecture, Design, Furniture

I came across the below folding stool one evening while perusing the many wishes and wants on Materialicious and kept the bookmark for later wishing. I just thought it was so well done- nice lines and color, and clearly well-designed and manufactured with care. Well, looking further into the people behind the stool was really [...]

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Japan Blue | Japanese Indigo Patterns

Written by Andrew Payne on June 5, 2010
Art, Design, Fashion

Definitely one of my favorite pattern reference books in my collection is Japan Blue. I found it some years ago at Hennessey & Ingalls in Santa Monica. Besides being a great historical reference of Japanese indigo printing and dying techniques over the past couple centuries, I love the patterns and natural indigo shades- and it [...]

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Guest Post | Pitch Design Union

Written by Andrew Payne on June 2, 2010
Art, Blogging, Design, Graphics, Printing, USA, Womenswear

I’d like to welcome our guest, designer and writer Margot Harrington of Pitch Design Union.  I am a big fan of her work and very much appreciate her taking the time to share her creative eye and insight in the post below. Enjoy!

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