Oh, Jonna....if only.

Colour Pencils, 2006

Jonna Pohjalainen.

2:12

Based in Houston, Texas, street artist 2:12 creates beautiful, yet arresting imagery on walls of buildings and street signage. Unlike other examples of street art, what makes 2:12's work unique is that it feels like the artist spends a lot of time on each piece. Shadows on skin, folds of fabric, reflections on hair...each detail makes his pieces feel like they should be hanging on a gallery wall. Lucky for us (or for Texas residents, anyway), his work is viewable by anyone on their way to the corner store or bus stop.

The top image is an installation that was inspired by a mere hole in a wall. His mark is left on those tile-looking pieces below the altar.

Lovely.

Check out a time lapse video that chronicles the making of Geisha:

See more of 2:12's work here.

(detail)

HONEY BABY SUGAR CHILD

London-based design firm, Campbell Hay designed these delicious little treats. No, not the cupcakes. The packaging!

Lola's cupcakes get delivered right to your door in this turquoise-lined box with the logo spelled out in what looks like teeny little sprinkles.

Have mercy.

Check more from Campbell Hay, but don't touch that yellow one with the white daisy. It's mine.

FEELIN' PRETTY LINEAR

So, I didn't make it to the Armory Show this weekend. I know, I know. Shame on me. I was too busy enjoying the FABULOUS weather to be stuck inside a fluorescent lit airplane hangar. I did catch it last year though, and am vowing to make next year's show.

I did discover these beauties this weekend though (See? All is 

not lost!)

These just make me want to hit the road with my brand 

new Peugeot... ;)

See more of from Alex's Pavement Loop series here.

Just some Irish castles...from my inner princess to you.

I'M SOLD.

Some advertising simply works like a charm. As a designer, I love it. As a consumer, I hate it. Suddenly, I'm lusting for a Peugeot, and

I haven't even paid this month's rent yet.

I mean, really. Don't you want to live in this world??

The set designs were created by Belgian 3D designer and director, Rizon Parein, for Peugeot's 'ptimist campaign.

See more of his AMAZING work here.

DURGA, DURGA, DURGA

Meet Durga, the Hindu Goddess who preserves all moral order and righteousness in the world. She has eighteen arms and carries many weapons in her many hands (a sword, arrow, and trident, just to 

name a few).

I came across these beautifully intricate sculptures of her today and am entranced by the multitude of tiny shapes and layers upon layers of white. They almost look like they could be made of fondant! Durga dessert...now, there's an idea...

See more Indian crafts here.