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Hope your week is filled with small pleasures. Hyacinths postcard available exclusively in my online shop here.

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A lighter shade of pale. Just Bloom postcard available in my online shop here.

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Shop Sale

Last day of the Summer Sale in my online shop! Get a cool 15% off everything until midnight tonight with code SUMMER17 Start shopping here.

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Shop Sale!

Summer Sale in my online shop! Get a cool 15% off everything until July 25 with code SUMMER17 Start shopping here.

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New in the Shop

They're here!!! My new Sea Life postcard series is now in stock, featuring vintage illustrations of sea creatures with a gentle word of inspiration. Shop here.

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What's New in the Studio

Just wanted to share the Bouquet Thank You postcard, the latest postcard design in my online shop, Lori Langille Studio. Available now for pre ordering, individually or as a set of 6. In stock May 25.

P.S. Follow my shop on Instagram for regular updates on new designs, giveaways and other good things!

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Shop Giveaway

Oh hi! I've got a little giveaway over on Instagram right now—head over for a chance to win a set of 3 Greetings postcards from my shop! Deadline to enter is midnight, Sunday May 13.

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A Creative Space
Take a tour of the Copenhagen home of artists Thyra Hilden and Pio Diaz, featuring rooms in the most beautiful colours and (of course) great art. That's their living room above, incidentally.

People Matching Artworks
Wonderful series by photographer Stefan Draschan capturing museum visitors wearing outfits that match the art they're viewing. Not surprisingly, it requires tremendous patience to do—he shot two other series while waiting for the perfect moment. 

Top 10 Brothers and Sisters in Fiction
Sarah Ward selects 10 novels featuring the complex relationships between sisters and brothers, ranging from To Kill a Mockingbird to A Room With a View.

Habitat: Peer into the World of Framers, Fabricators, Conservators and More
Fascinating behind the scenes look at the work of the art-service professionals (in this case, in New York) who play a crucial role in making sure the art we see in museums and galleries is in peak condition and perfectly displayed.

100 Must-Follow Pinterest Accounts for Graphic Designers
Add loads of creative inspiration to your boards with these excellent design-related accounts on Pinterest.

Princess Margaret's Morning Routine
Here's some inspiration for your next free Sunday—the decadent morning routine of Princess Margaret, the late younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II.

Anna Jones' Favourite Lentils With Roasted Tomatoes and Horseradish
This really is a genius way to cook lentils—loads of flavour, healthy ingredients and easy to put together, too. Perfect for a weeknight supper with a green salad on the side.

(photo by tim wahlfried for bo bedre)

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A Rustic Retreat
Take a tour of a lovely cottage on Fire Island, the retreat of interior designer Ann Stephenson and her partner Lori Scacco. Pretty much the perfect summer home.

Legendary Designer Seymour Chwast on Failure, Egos and the Value of Self-Promotion
In need of inspiration? One of the most influential graphic designers and illustrators of the 20th century, at the age of 84 Seymour Chwast is still going strong, with a new book out through Kickstarter.

1970's Disaster Movies Posters
A great selection of film posters from the 1970's, a time when disaster movies were big in theatres. I would definitely go to a film festival of these cheesy classics. 

Houshi
Houshi is a ryokan (a Japanese traditional inn) located in Komatsu, Japan. Besides being the 2nd oldest hotel in the world, it's been in the same family for 46 consecutive generations. This is a lovely, bittersweet short film about how its owners struggle to continue its legacy in the modern era.

The Accidental History of the @ Symbol
Fascinating piece over at the Smithsonian on how a centuries-old rarely used character evolved into a symbol of modern communication.

Anti-Fashion: OMA's Philosophy
Short profile of OMA, an artist and designer from Korea, who founded a clothing and textiles studio in Seoul in 2010 after a stint working with Alexander McQueen in London. Her work blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design—and sustainability. Lovely clothes with beautiful, subtle textures and colours.

Air Travel: From Majesty to Drudgery in 100 Years
A history of air travel as referenced in contemporary literature, from Saint-Exupéry to DeLillo.

6 Ingredient Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
Easy to make, this soup is a great way to use all the fresh tomatoes currently in season. Add grilled cheese on the side to make it even better.

(photo: artedomus via here)

Atelier: Tadashi Ohashi

An exquisite illustration of the humble onion, by the late Japanese illustrator and designer Tadashi Ohashi. Read an excellent overview of his career and influence on emerging Japanese graphic design here at Monowolf.

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Modern Americana
Take a tour of a lovely, minimalist country home with subtle Shaker influences. Love this look.

Why We've Always Been Obsessed With Photographing Our Food
Long before Instagram, people loved photographing their food. The new book "Feast For the Eyes: The Story of Food in Photography" examines the history of food through a lens, from the 19th century to the present day. Gorgeous photos.

11 Female Abstract Expressionists You Should Know
Excellent introduction by Artsy to the work and lives of 11 important female Abstract Expressionists, from Joan Mitchell to Alma Thomas.

What Designers Can Learn From The Museum Of Failure (Yes, It Exists)
Former clinical psychologist Samuel West founded the Museum of Failure because "I just got sick and tired of all these success stories...We glorify success so much, but at the expense of demonizing failure." Follow the link for museum highlights, or see it all in Helsingborg, Sweden, where it just opened.

9 Analog Photography Techniques You Need to Know
Fascinating look at the early history of photography, and how it developed (pun intended). 

8 Captivating Books On Design History
A great list of design reads over at Print magazine. Definitely adding a few of these titles to my wish list.
  
Cherry Crumb Tart
Food 52 has an interesting new series where they ask writers, chefs and other people what they make when they're not feeling their best. Here Dorie Greenspan shares a lovely recipe for Cherry Crumb Tart. And with cherries currently in season, it's a perfect time to treat yourself to a little comfort food.

(photo via here)

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An Art-Filled Space
Take a tour of the welcoming home of interior designer Paige Geffen, a space with a minimalist aesthetic warmed with honey wood tones and great art.

7 French Art Terms You Should Know
Make the next trip to the art gallery with a little more confidence, with this short glossary of French art terms from Artsy.

Interiors Inspiration Courtesy of Vintage IKEA Catalogues
AnOther magazine shares a few favourites from an archive of vintage IKEA catalogue covers. Groovy stuff. Find the entire archive on Pinterest here.

This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Read Poetry
Interesting new study shows that there's a unique, pleasurable neurological response to reading poetry, activating parts of the brain that don't respond at all when listening to music or watching films. Time to read more poetry.

The Design Duo Behind The Century's Most Famous Album Covers
Lovely article about the legendary London-based design studio Hipgnosis, whose iconic album cover designs from the '70s recall a time when there was no digital media and designers were treated like (and hung out with) rock stars.

How to Choose the Right Compact Digital Camera For Your Travels
Great list of digital cameras over at Travel+Leisure, suitable for every kind of traveler and every kind of budget. Definitely thinking of upping my Instagram game.

Top 10 Books About Gardens
From the Guardian: "From theatres of social snobbery to fiery manifestos for rewilding, these volumes show that gardening can be sexy, scary and sometimes scandalous."

Eggplant Flatbreads
Lovely recipe from Aunt Martha that's perfect for warm weather lunches or light suppers—flatbread with charred eggplant spread, topped with arugula salad, pickled red onion and a citrusy, smoky tahini sauce.

(photo by benoit linero via here)

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Manhattan Modern
Take a tour of decorator Patrick McGrath's lovely modern apartment—surprisingly airy in feel despite its small size.

A Marvelous Moment for French Writers and Artists
Lovely review by Julian Barnes in the New York Review of Books of 'The Pen and the Brush: How Passion for Art Shaped Nineteenth-Century French Novels' by Anka Muhlstein, translated from the French by Adriana Hunter. Adding this one to my book list.

Jim Jarmusch's 10 Favourite Films
Cult film director Jim Jarmusch picks his 10 favourite films, including Tokyo Story by Ozu, Seven Samurai by Kurosawa and Bob le Flambeur by Melville among others. Notably, they're all black and white films—an aesthetic Jarmusch uses beautifully in his own work.

Hargreaves + Levin Food Scans
This gorgeous series of 12 op art-style food scans by Hargreaves + Levin celebrates the beauty and bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables. Stunning.  (via design crush)

Magazine Covers By Famous Artists
Steven Brower of Print Magazine takes a look at timeless magazine cover designs by Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Dali and others. Inspiring.

Frittata With Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Herbs
With a salad and crusty bread on the side, this light and lovely dish is a perfect way to welcome spring.

(photo: casa cook)

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A Book-Filled Toronto Loft
Take a tour of the lovely loft home of Chelsea and Ryan, filled with books, vintage finds and souvenirs from their travels. Love this one.

Visually Satisfying Flower and Botanical Compositions
These tranquil and utterly beautiful flower and botanical arrangements by artist and yoga teacher Ja Soon Kim will instantly make you feel better. 

The Spectacular 60's Fashion Film You've Never Heard Of
I so need to see this. AnOther magazine reviews the campy 1964 comedy What A Way To Go!, starring Shirley MacLaine as a sumptuously dressed perennial widow.

On the Accidental Origins of Beloved Books
Fun article on the quirky origins of such classics as Pippi Longstocking, Frankenstein, The Hobbit and Gone With the Wind. 

When the U.S. Government Employed Artists
Great overview of the Federal Art Project, a subdivision of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Designed to help the country recover from the Great Depression, it was part of President Roosevelt's New Deal—and launched the careers of some of the pioneers of Abstract Expressionism.

Abstract: The Art of Design
Netflix has a great series on at the moment that explores various types of design, with profiles of creatives who are tops in their field. Highly recommended—particularly enjoyed the ones covering Illustration, Graphic Design and Set Design.

Better Than Paris Crepes
True or not, this is definitely a great recipe for crepes, with detailed instructions for beginners. Will definitely be trying this one out soon. 

(photo: renée kemps)

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Warm Modern
Tour a modern Swedish apartment that adds warm notes of café au lait and turmeric to the traditional palette of bright whites. 

Les Trois Inventeurs
Treat your eyes to this delicately lovely, delicately melancholy papercut animation short from 1980 by Michel Ocelot.

What Writers Really Do When They Write
From The Guardian: "A series of instincts, thousands of tiny adjustments, hundreds of drafts … What is the mysterious process writers go through to get an idea on to the page?" Author George Saunders describes what it's like to be a writer. Could be applied to any creative field, I think.

Revisiting the Golden Age of Canadian Graphic Design
Designer Greg Durrell has a new project on Kickstarter, a documentary film about Canada's rich history of modernist graphic design from the 1960s and 1970s. Follow the link for an overview about it—some stunning examples. Can't wait to see this!

15 Ways To Cook Whatever Hearty Green You've Got
Food 52 has 15 great suggestions for what to do when you get carried away at the farmer's market. I seem to do this a lot with Swiss chard, so definitely bookmarking this one.

Bring Back the Book Jacket Photo
Nick Ripatrazone makes a compelling argument for the revival of the author photo on book jackets: "Bring back those full-page portraits that pronounced I wrote a book, damn it."

The Case For Shyness
From The Atlantic: "Joe Moran’s book Shrinking Violets is a sweeping history that doubles as a (quiet) defense of timidity." This sounds like a fascinating read—and a great article on how one defines shyness. As a very shy person myself, I found this particularly resonant.

Chocolate Cobbler
We got slammed with a huge snowstorm this week, so a comforting, indulgent dessert like this chocolate cobbler is definitely the perfect way to soothe one's winter jangled nerves.

(photo by luisa brimble, styling by stephanie somebody)

automatism on instagram

Excited to receive a package from 52 Pick-Up this week with printed material for the Tridel 'Parfait' condo project, featuring my flower lady collage. So happy with how it turned out!

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Lofty in Zurich
Take a tour of a remodel of one of the first lofts in Zurich, Switzerland — dating from the '80s, it's been given a subtle update.


15 Ways to Cook With Tea
Epicurious rounds up 15 recipes with tea, savoury and sweet.

Rare French Couture in Pictures
The National Gallery of Victoria recently acquired 130 pieces of rare French couture — this slide show is a lovely sampling. Gorgeous pieces.

Top 10 Arctic Novels
Make yourself a hot mug of tea and settle in to read stories set in the frozen north.

Downloadable Colouring Books From Museums and Libraries
Earlier this month museums and libraries all over the world took part in #ColorOurCollections, making artwork from their collections available as free colouring books. Follow the link to download colouring books from The Bodleian Library, The Smithsonian and The New York Public Library among others.

16 Famous Designers Share Their Favourite Notebooks
Designers from Ikea, Pentagram, Ideo and more tell Co. Design what makes a great notebook.

The Lost Streets of Old Paris
Lovely collection of photos by Eugène Atget (1857-1927), who made it his life's mission to document the shops, streets and architecture of a Paris being swept away by modernization. 

Roasted Sweet Potato With Chickpeas, Goat Cheese and Coriander
Healthy and really easy to make, this lovely recipe by Renée Kemps is one I'll be trying out very soon. Stunning food photos on her site, too.
 

(photo: another ballroom via riazzoli)

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Light and Modern in Taiwan
Take a tour of Block Village by HAO Design in Taiwan — a lovely airy modern family home that organizes the space in intriguing ways. Love the light wood used throughout.

The New York Times 100 Notable Books 2015
Every year I look forward to the NYT list of 100 notable books in fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Always something that's the perfect gift for someone (including you).

Life as a Professional Chocolate Taster
Hello, dream job. Fascinating profile of Georg Bernardini, professional chocolate taster and tester.

American Jazz Albums in the 1950s and 1960s
Just stunning album cover designs in this appreciation over at Print magazine — some familiar faves (hello Take Five) and some new to me. Perfect graphic design.

The History of Denim
Slide show over at W Magazine with highlights from Denim: Fashion's Frontier, an exhibition on at The Museum at FIT that explores the history of denim and its transition from workwear to high fashion. Looks like a great show.

Inside the Largest Glacier in Iceland
Stunning, never-before-seen photos of the Vatna Glacier in Iceland by British photographer Mikael Buck. Beautiful and extraordinary images.

Having Trouble Falling Asleep? Read This.
Wide awake? Head over to The Paris Review for Sleep Aid, a series devoted to curing insomnia with "...the dullest, most soporific texts available in the public domain." This is a pretty brilliant idea, actually — brings back memories of student days, nodding over a particularly dull textbook.

25 Red Lipsticks for the Holidays
Just in time for holiday parties — a round up of 25 great red lipsticks to get you in the festive spirit.

Tomato Bisque With Fresh Goat's Cheese
Easy to make, this lovely ginger and garlic-infused tomato bisque gets taken to the next level with the addition of fresh goat's cheese stirred in just before serving. Can't wait to try this one.

(photo of two hands coffee shop in nyc by adrienne young)

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A Cheerful Copenhagen Space
Take a Design Sponge tour of the relaxed Copenhagen home of Camilla Ebdrup and Andreas Stenmann and their young son Sigurd, a great mix of vintage, modern — and interesting things they've found washed up by the sea. That's their dining room above.

On the Cultural History of Paris
Interview with writer Luc Sante about his new (and interestingly opinionated) book 'The Other Paris', which explores the cultural history of The City of Light. 

55 Vintage Book Covers, Brought to Life
Beautiful animation by German digital artist Henning M. Lederer that sets to motion some fairly obscure book covers from the 1970s. Hypnotic, lovely and definitely made me admire the fantastic design of the originals, too.

The 24 Best Winter Cocktails to Get You Through the Cold
Classic and custom drink recipes from Esquire's mixologist for a gentle warm glow inside when the weather is cold outside.

7 Successful Women Entrepreneurs on What Age Has Taught Them
Inspiring stories from 7 women entrepreneurs over 40 about why their current success was something they couldn't have achieved earlier in their careers. 

The World of Art, Gluten-Free
French graphic artist Arthur Coulet has created a cheeky Tumblr called the Gluten-Free Museum, which takes classic paintings and removes anything with gluten in them. It's funny, but also interesting to see how gluten is such a big part of the dietary history of humankind — some images are quite startling when transformed. Via FastCo.

Renaissance Selfies: The First Book of Fashion
Fascinating slide show of images from a book by a 16th century 'fashion blogger' who documented his life in clothes through portraits of himself commissioned from various artists. Cambridge historian Ulinka Rublack has edited a new edition of this extraordinary book, published by Bloomsbury.

Zoolander 2 Trailer
I can't wait to see this. Enjoy.

Brussel Sprouts Pasta With Lemon Cream Sauce
A lovely and easy to make dish by Naturally Ella that perfectly combines pasta and winter veggies, all brightened with a lemon cream sauce.

(photo by andreas stenmann)

Atelier: Erik Madigan Heck

Stunning images by Erik Madigan Heck for Junya Watanabe's Fall 2015 collection — all photography, but edited for a stylized, more graphic look, in keeping with the look of the clothing. Gorgeous. More here.

(via design milk)