Wednesday, November 30, 2011

As my year of new recipes begins to wind down I found myself going back to winners I made at the beginning of the year rather than taking on new territory. What I'm saying is, I really did cook more than what is shown here this month!

My friend Amanda brought this to our harvest potluck. It was a big hit. So I gave it a shot too! Yeah, it was still good, and really easy. (If you're going to try it, 1.5 hours is plenty, no need to wait the full 3).

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Burger of the Week #33

Now that Sprint is offering service for the iPhone, there's one sleek little gadget on the top of this Sprint Customer's wishlist. And what better way to protect and overpriced cellular device than with a fashionably tasty little costume.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Burger of the Week #32

This commercial caught my eye the other night. Nothing grabs my attention like floating hamburgers that turn into Legos. What could it be for?


It's the Mini Harajuku Collection from Gwen Stefani, new for children at Target. This is delightful marketing aimed straight at my stomach.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

A Scarf for Everyone

It's mid-November and I'm mentally preparing myself for the upcoming winter months. It's a time when I fervently question my choice of locale. But I recognize one redeeming quality in this season transitional period: Scarves!

Scarves have to be one of my favorite accessories. With some many different styles, weights, materials and ways to tie them, it's a line with endless possibilities.

Here's a selection I found while browsing online today.
And for those of you looking for something a little comedy from their accessories, try weird and whacky scarves such as this Toilet Paper Scarf.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Attractive Type


I try to keep my musings about the infinite depths of the sparkling blue eyes belonging to certain celebrities off the pages of my blog.


So this post is entirely about typography.

And my new favorite Typographer: Ryan Gosling.
You may remember Ryan from such productions as The Mickey Mouse Club, Stupid Crazy Love, The Notebook, and The Ides of March, and from such posts as Jam on with Ryan Gosling.

Now Ryan is spreading his wisdom on the Tumblir screen. Listen up– he speaks the truth. Great bone structure and typographic prowess. Lord help us all.


Thursday, November 17, 2011

My Pumped Up Kicks

Much like LEGO's Design byMe, other companies are presenting consumers with similar Design Your Own options. It's gone beyond monogramming, and you can now pick your own material, style, color or patterns.

Product customization options seem particularly popular in the footwear industry. Reebok, Nike, Vans and even Wolverine's own Chaco are now providing consumers with an opportunity to adapt their shoes to show their own individual taste.

Converse shoes, whose Chuck Taylors have been popular in subcultures for generations, is blowin' this trend up. On their website you can customize several of their shoe styles.
Here's my shoe creation— my how my monochromatic tendencies really shine.
While I found the user interface of Vans less finicky than Converse's, I'm more partial to the All-Stars as a shoe. Who knows, maybe my fab plaid creation here will catch on.

Just remember, you saw it here first.


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Burger of the Week #31

For as much as I love hamburgers, I never really got into sliders. Maybe because my first slider ever was from White Castle. Oh vomit, I'm gagging now thinking about it. So gross. No soggy mini burgers for me please.

These sliders however, are happy and adorable.


Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Christmas Army

You know you've reached the epitome of cool when you're on a beer bottle. Well I don't think it's news to anyone that gnomes have made it. They are currently driving the cool train. Check out this amazing packaging for the Norwegian Beer Norsk Ol.
So, want a cool Christmas Tree? Try these DIY gnome decorations.
These dudes aren't just for Christmas. Gnomes are cool year round. So craft on, knowing you can enjoy their splendor past December 25th.

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Style for you Favorite Hunter

Gun season for deer hunters starts on Tuesday in Michigan.

To honor the occasion, we've developed a few new products to properly accessorize. These are made from men's repurposed flannel shirts and jeans.
As always, you can find our work on Etsy: fivefeettall and ScrappyLynn.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Now Showing at the Fulton Street Farmers Market

FiveFootScraps* will be at the Fulton Street Farmers Market (don't you just love their new website??) TOMORROW!

So start you Saturday morning shivering yourself skinny with us, or wait till after your coffee kicks in and join us midday for one of the last forecasted pleasant Fall Saturday's of the year. (it is in fact flurrying as I write this. Winter's coming early and rumor is she's packing a punch!)

But we sell Mittens! Hats! and Slippers! So Bite Me Winter!
Come stock up—Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm, on Fulton just past Fuller.
And no worries, delicious,warm fair trade coffee available from Grand Rapids Roasting Co. See you there!

*The combined creative power of fivefeettall and ScrappyLynn.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Punctuation Lust

I just love the graphic element of punctuation. But why?

I personally believe the internet can be credited with the rise in the popularity of punctuation. It all started with the @ in our email addresses. Suddenly the at (@) symbol became the most important key on the keyboard. But not to be left behind was the dot (.) and the hashtag (#).

When symbols begin to play such an important role in our daily communication, it isn't surprising that they'd begin to work themselves into our design and decor as well. Here's some great unique, handmade, products honoring those nimble little marks.

Middle Left: Quote/Unquote Magnets
Middle Right: Ampersand Art
Bottom Left: Quotable Pillow

Isn't it fun celebrating good grammar?


Burger of the Week #30

On the 6th day of Christmas I ate a hamburger....

Time to get your holiday decor in order. This burger ornament is from KarasKeepsakes on Etsy.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

L'eggo my Legos



It's catalog season. And being a catalog designer, compulsive shopper and all around print design lover (and avid recycler!), I don't mind finding my mailbox crammed full of the endangered beasts.

As a child there was one catalog I revered over all others. Lego.

Legos have to be the perfect toy: colorful, versatile and creatively stimulating. I've watched the blocks transform over the years, from basic cubes to elaborate panels— creating licensed theme parks rather than generic cities. The transition saddens me a bit, but I will forever remain an enthusiast of the plastic bricks.
And now, we have Lego Design by Me, which allows the builder to dream up their own creation. You dream it, design it, and they send you the pieces to build it. It even comes in your own custom box. What a fabulously unique customization service!

I just found out that this service ENDS January 16th, 2012. So take advantage of this limited opportunity! Sit your kids down, sit yourself down and design something completely unique and completely yours.

Order by November 24th to get them by Christmas!
Have fun!


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Make it Your Signature Piece

Maybe it was Will and Kate's wedding or maybe it was this Coco Chanel flick I randomly watched one evening, but I've decided it's time to bring back hats.

Here's two beautiful pieces I picked up at the Lake Odessa Antique Mall this past weekend.
If you want to join the parade, do so in style. I recommend starting your search with these "Hats with a Past" on Etsy. And this isn't a gender-biased plea. Guys, it's time to get rid of the sweat-stained baseball caps and find something with a little more panache. Here's some great tips from the artofmanliness.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

They Meet

If I do decide to ever consider having a wedding, I totally know what goes on top of the cake....
nom nom nom nom

Saturday, November 5, 2011

The Not So Grand Opening

Good news everyone—Anthropologie at Breton Village Mall has opened!
Bad news... I found it surprisingly underwhelming.
Up till now, the only Anthropologie I'd been to was off 5th Ave in NYC, so my expectations were, you know, ... high.

I realize this is "only" Grand Rapids but after a year of anticipation I was ready to see the pages of the catalog come to life. The product and presentation simply fell a little flat for me.

So, in conclusion, I think I'd like to petition to have a ModCloth open a store in GR. :)

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

2011 Recycled Arts Market

Fivefeettall and ScrappyLynn (in what I'm hereby dubbing fivefootScraps) will be showing

This Saturday, November 5, 2011 at
(1400 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49505)
9 AM to 3 PM
Admission $1 for the schools PTA

Come by to see our new 2011 product. We will be featuring a newline of product all made from recycled clothing.
Get a sneak peek of SOME of what we'll be showing via Etsy here and here.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Burger of the Week #29

House Industries is a prolific type foundry which has just opened up a site in Grand Rapids. Their typographic work is extraordinarily intriguing. This was a page from their photolettering collection promo piece!