How does someone that sells out 50 upcoming concerts in an matter of minutes, who is still very much on the pulse of what’s current in fashion ( rocking THE Balmain jacket just a few weeks ago) and who is prepping for a massive comeback suddenly die? When someone on the level of Michael Jackson [...]

I am very saddened by the death of MJ. A commenter on my blog said “I am in utter disbelief that this is happening. It doesn’t even seem real, but more surreal and not true. I am hoping it’s some promo stunt to promote some secret new album but realistically, he’s gone.” That’s exactly how [...]

• Thanks to M.I.S.S. for interviewing me for their Women Making History series! Included is a handwritten survey that I filled out and an amazingly crafted introduction that the girls came up with. • In New York Treaures, Gala Darling lists a few of her newest favorite places to frequent. • According to the NY [...]

I have a small collection of old paper sample books and the Mohawk line of Via paper is by far my favorite with its retro pop stylings. You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.

Keys. On Monday, I finally got the keys to the house that my brother and I just bought! Okay, so the key hanging from the knob is actually from Star but you get the point. The house is in S.E. Portland and is from the 1920s with a Bavarian vibe. We’ve been painting nonstop and [...]

Art by Stina Persson • I really like the limited edition retro packaging of Ritz and Oreo products that will be featured in Target locations this summer. What do you think? • Could you wear the same style of dress for an entire year? The Uniform Project is one girl’s exercise in sustainability. She has [...]

I was super excited today when I clicked into the Forever 21 site and noticed that their new blog, The Skinny is live! Earlier this year I worked with them to design the blog along with the custom type. One of my favorite elements of the design are the rollover categories in the header. The [...]

I have always wanted to be a graphic designer and everyone tells me that I would be good at it but I live in a smallish town and wouldn’t know where to get started. Any advice? If you’re passionate about design and are determined to be a graphic designer, you’ll find a way to carve [...]

I found this page in this month’s Marie Claire and I like the simple and effective combination of the cross on the fence paired with the chunky type. You can view all of The Typofiles scans on Flickr here.