SOME BESTIES.



See you Monday- enjoy the weekend! (above artwork by Craig & Karl)

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : SIMPLE.



"Keep It Simple," a beautiful calligraphic design by Masha of Orma Melle. (Available as a print here, $15)

ASIAN ICANDY FAVORITES.



I can't help but get terribly girly when browsing through sponsor asian icandy's site. All those frills, Peter Pan collars, cat prints, and sugar-sweet patterns are feminine perfection. Here are my picks:

1. baby doll collar small squares tunic ($41.67), 2. hello kitty frame ($11.90), 3. navy blue plaid windbreaker with ruffle ($75.08), 4. cat knitted satchel ($26.67), 5. wild African scenery pocket skirt ($47.22), 6. babydoll long sleeve corduroy dress ($47.22), and 7. sweet cherry lace collar cardigan ($43.25)

GOING LIVE...



...right now! It's the 6-day long Design is Mine Pop-Up Shoppe! Buy one of my favorite illustration prints for your wall at home or a friend, and/or grab a limited-run tote created by yours truly. It would completely make my day.

Let me know what you think, folks!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY : HERE AND NOW.



An untitled calligraphy piece from the photostream of Kateryna Iakovlieva.

FOR ALL THE CRAZY CAT LADIES...









...this might be one of the best sites ever. I admittedly wear a continuous grin when looking at vintage photographs of cats in ridiculous costumes and situations. This may not be design-related, but it'll bring you joy on an otherwise hard Monday morning.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!



This Monday, September 24th at noon, I will be launching a 6-day long online shop featuring the work of my favorite illustrators, with all selections chosen by myself. I will also be debuting my new tote bags, so be on the lookout. Every purchase will get a little extra something special exclusively for Design is Mine readers. Hip hip hooray!