Giveaway!

I'm having a summer giveaway on Instagram! Head over to @lorilangillestudio for a chance to win an assortment of postcards and stickers from my shop! Contest closes midnight ET, Sunday July 28 2019.

(collage by me)

International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day! The future is female.

(illustration by abbie winters for refinery29)

Shop News

I know it's early, but I just wanted to let you know that my holiday card designs are now available for pre-ordering from my online shop here. For those who like to get an early start on getting organized before the seasonal madness begins...

(art by me)

Shop News

She's here! The elegantly goth Halloween Hair lady postcard is now in stock in my online shop here.

(photo by me)

Moments of Beauty

An utterly beautiful collage by W. Strempler.

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Shop News

My Kisses From Canada postcard is also available as a print from my Society6 shop! A lovely customer recently purchased a framed version for a new cottage gift, which I think is an inspired idea. Find it here.

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Shop News

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.

(collage by me)

In the Shop

Very excited to share that all three of my Botanical postcards are now available as prints! Look for the link under the postcard designs in my online shop 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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Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

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)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

A Textile Artist's Home
Take a tour of weaver, sculptor, and textile artist Amy Revier's warmly atmospheric two-bedroom flat on the woodland borders of the Hampstead Heath. 

Three Italian Cocktails You Need to Try This Summer
Spoiler alert—the three collage illustrations for this Globe and Mail article are by me! Thanks again to the lovely people in the Globe Style section for the call.

The Trip to Spain
Watch a clip from The Trip to Spain, the upcoming third installment of Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's very funny road trip food film series, out August 11. Can't wait.

How to Stay Creative 
Great How magazine interview with graphic designer/creative problem solver Wendy Lee Oldfield on how to stay creative when the less creative parts of life get you down.

An Interview With Jeanne Moreau
From AnOther magazine: "At the sad news of her death, aged 89, we present a conversation between the inimitable icon of French cinema and Hans Ulrich Obrist, first published in the A/W12 issue of AnOther Magazine."

8 Artists Who Designed Enchanting Gardens
From Frida Kahlo to Claude Monet, 8 artists who designed gardens, in styles ranging from romantic and traditional to geometric and modern. 

Top 10 Parties in Fiction
From The Guardian: "From Bridget Jones’s curry calamity to Vanity Fair’s historic ball, these social dramas have inspired many novelists. You are invited to enjoy 10 favourites."

Super Easy Raspberry Ricotta Cake
Showcase the fresh berries in season right now with this quick to make Raspberry Ricotta Cake recipe from Bon Appétit.

(photo: jr apartment by nicolas schuybroek architects 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.

Smile

Have fun this weekend.

('express mail' collage by ave maria via purple woods)

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

A Clean Duplex in London
Take a tour of a crisply modern apartment in London, featuring clean-lined contemporary furniture against a background of fresh white. That's the dining area above, incidentally.

10 of the Most Fashionable Movies of All Time
W Magazine picks their 10 favourite films with beautiful clothes to feast your eyes on while the drama unfolds. Choose from A Single Man, The Valley of the Dolls, Sunset Boulevard and The Royal Tenenbaums among others. 

Books in 2017: A Literary Calendar
Great list over at the Guardian of some of the great books we can look forward to this year—already making a note of a few titles to pick up when they're in bookstores.

How to Back Up and Protect Your Data From Old Smart Phones, Tablets and Computers
Great article over at Popular Science that walks you through everything you need to do before selling or recycling your devices.

Live Drawing Videos On Instagram
Illustrators are sharing videos of their artistic process—the results are not only mesmerizing, but have proven to be wildly popular, too.

Aromatic Wilted Greens in Coconut Milk
This is a brilliant way to eat your greens—and fast to make, too. Definitely making this one soon.
 
(photo by nathalie priem) 

Buffet

This week's links. Enjoy.

Nord House
Take a tour of a house that looks like pure Scandinavian modern but is actually about an hour's drive south of Melbourne. That's a shot of the dining area just above.

The Happy List—30 Cultural Gems To Brighten Dark Times
News getting you down? The New Review has put together a list of cultural mood-enhancers from film, music, books, TV, online, podcasts and more. Lots of great, cheering ideas.

No One Who Cooks, Cooks Alone
Wonderful celebration of food writing and cookbooks in the Irish Times by Laoise Casey—read it and feel both uplifted and hungry.

W.S. Merwin: On Reading What You Want, Reading It Slowly, and the Beauty of Trees 
The great American poet W.S. Merwin talks to Paul Holdengraber about the pleasure of literary discovery, the joys of paying attention and more.
 
The Art of the New Yorker Spot Illustration
Lovely little piece in the New Yorker about illustrator Richard McGuire's new book of his New Yorker spot illustrations.

Quick Flatbreads With Avocado and Feta
Genius fast recipe by Jamie Oliver that also allows for endless improvisation depending on what's in the fridge. Perfect for weeknight suppers. 

(styling and photography by doswell and mclean)

Atelier: Dominique Corbasson

A lovely illustration by Dominique Corbasson of Paris during the holidays, created for Campari's 2010 Christmas card. Love this one.

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