Archive for September, 2008

Nubbytwiglet.com Art Retrospective at Nemo Design

Posted on September 29th, 2008 by by Nubby

Please join me for my solo art show this Friday at Nemo Design! I’ll have a merchandise table and all of the remaining art from Black & White Graphic Insight, as well as pieces from my past series available for sale. Nubbytwiglet.com: An Art Retrospective Friday, October 3rd, 2008 | 6 to 10 PM Nemo [...]

Blogworld Expo 2008 Recap

Posted on September 29th, 2008 by by Nubby

Every year, the Blogworld Expo takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It’s the largest blogging conference in the world and includes more than 50 panels, seminars and keynotes featuring social media’s brightest personalities. Topics range from how to sell more advertising on your blog to taking smart risks with your online personality. Last [...]

What I Wore: 9.25.08

Posted on September 27th, 2008 by by Nubby

I picked up this sweater dress in my all-time favorite color two weeks ago at H&M in New York. It’s comfortable, cozy and the simple shape makes it fun to accessorize! No, I’m not going to tell you what I was laughing about! I wore: Sweater dress, H&M Necklace, Made by White Tights, birthday gift [...]

The Week in Pictures: 9.26.08 Vegas Edition!!!

Posted on September 27th, 2008 by by Nubby

My week was pretty monumental. It’s hard to believe, but spending four days in Vegas changed my life for the better (and didn’t require the cliché vices of gambling, hookers or excessive drinking to be off the charts!) Gala Darling just made this video of our time in Vegas and it’s pretty awesome! It sums [...]

Link Love: 9.25.08

Posted on September 25th, 2008 by by Nubby

1. Marilyn Monroe kept her life locked away inside two filing cabinets that have been hidden from the world for nearly four decades. Photographer Mark Anderson began an epic two-year project of documenting the contents and here’s what he found. 2. Totally random but super cool: a collection of vintage typewriter tins featuring some amazing [...]

The Power of Personal Branding

Posted on September 25th, 2008 by by Nubby

Pause for a moment and consider the following: Are you a brand? Would you like to be a brand? Personal branding is the process of an individual developing themselves and their careers as a brand. An effective personal brand requires solid, cohesive self-packaging. To create a recognizable image under personal branding, many celebrities apply their [...]

Designers of Distinction #2: Stina Persson

Posted on September 24th, 2008 by by Nubby

Stina is an illustrator based in Stockholm, Sweden. Her organic, saturated use of watercolors, acrylics and ink have won her a client list including Coca Cola, Nike, Target, Nylon and Harper’s Bazaar. A recent series of photo-incorporated works is especially prolific, melding her eye for color with the striking images of fashion photographers.

What I Wore: 9.21.08

Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by by Nubby

On our last night in Vegas, with the long hours of the inspiring Blogworld Expo behind us, Gala and I decided that we needed outfit photos in front of a hotel pool. Except, it was closed! We made a pact that we were going to push through the doors anyway, tripod and all, even if [...]

Decor Notebook #6

Posted on September 23rd, 2008 by by Nubby

♥ Won’t you take a seat on these glossy white feet? + the Decor Notebook set on Flickr.

Black & White Graphic Insight: The Handshake

Posted on September 20th, 2008 by by Nubby

The Handshake, 2008 Collage, ink and resin on wood 5 x 7 inches For every series, I make a conscious decision to make a handful of smaller scale, more affordable pieces that are in line with the overall theme. I’ve always felt that art should be accessible and because if this, if someone cannot afford [...]