Love this guy's site

Had the fortune to come across a new cool as a result of some work related research the other day. Web Designer Wall published by Nick La.



Loved it so much I ended up sending the blogger a note. This is why I love the site:

- the moment I saw the home page I smiled because of the great design
- the blogger seems approachable and social - in spite of his reach and popularity (not necessarily a rarity, but SO nice!)
- some of his work reminded me of Tes One - a favorite of mine that I had not let inspire me in a long time (sure to see a future post on that one)
- lastly, he inspired me to send a note to him through his contact page, something I rarely do

What makes me laugh, is that when I sent the note, I gave him a link to this blog. My personal archive of random observations that really only people who know me pay attention to. But anywho, if you happen to come by for a visit Nick, thanks for the inspiration for today.

Update: Just got an email from Nick in response to my note. Very cool guy to be responding so quickly like that.

Good design passes the time

Although hold ups like these are not always the most inspiring of events, I do appreciate anything that makes me smile, especially in situations where I may tend to do otherwise.

Twitter is facing many challenges right now regarding capacity and down time. I think this image describes the heavy lifting involved to keep shops like this functioning.

Showing my appreciation as a start-up devotee myself.

Obscure Observations of Noodle Soup

Unfortunately hard to observe in this picture - but the shell in this soup had the most radiant green coloring to it. It made me wonder where the muscle came from, how far. I grew up scavenger hunting for muscles on the New England shorelines. All you saw was blue and pearl when you cracked open the shells. I wonder where and what made this vibrant green variation...

Pictures from Airplanes #3

The perfect bowl of yogurt and granola

I swear to you, the joy simple things like this give me...is criminal.

Not so bad working late...when you see sunsets like this

Yesterday was hotter than San Francisco has ever been in the city. I had to work late - which can sometimes be a downer - but not when you get a show like this out your window at the end of the day. So strange to have pollution to thank for something so beautiful.

Theme at the Milan Furniture Fair

I realize I am a few weeks off on this one, but after coming across Christoph's sculpture, I took a closer look at the Milan Furniture Fair that took place in April and came across this other structure that mirrors Klemmt's work. It is the Rho Pero exhibition complex central to the fair. I like how it defines the outdoor space.

One day I will find myself at these shows, just for fun.

Finally Inspired

I have been working, traveling, living a lot lately. The last few months of my life have resulted in huge changes in love, life and career. But today - I saw something that has inspired me to dive back into my blog and continue to archive the beautiful things I see and take a moment out of my busy life to enjoy.

I was reading Inhabitat and came across their post on Christoph Klemmt's OR, a sculpture created in the courtyard of the Via Borgospesso during the Milan International Furniture Fair 2008.

Truly beautiful - both illuminated by sunlight - and calmed by night fall.