Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 12, 2011, 12:36 pm
A few months back I was in the middle of downloading a new app when my hard drive died. After I had everything restored, I was very intent on finishing the book design project I was in the middle of and had completely forgot about it until yesterday. It was like a opening an early Christmas present,...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 5, 2011, 5:38 pm
It couldn’t be a more perfect time of year to be baking and there’s nothing better than the smell of rosemary teacakes baking on a cold winter day. This coming Saturday, December 10th marks the fourth installment of Eat My Blog, a charity bake sale for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. The vis...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 5, 2011, 10:10 am
After a long summer of multiple eye surgeries, an eyepatch, a lot of healing and working in between, my blog was sorely neglected. I am happy to report that thanks to my deft doctor, I now have my vision restored and no longer need to wear contact lenses anymore. Very happy days indeed! On my radar ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jul 12, 2011, 6:56 pm
It’s been nearly three months since I've blogged and for that I do apologize to my faithful readers. I’ve been swamped with a whirlwind of design jobs and so many eye doctor visits, I’ve lost count. Tomorrow I will have the first of two eye surgeries and my doctor assures me I have a whole new...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Apr 22, 2011, 8:12 pm
Earth Day celebrations and Easter/Passover prepping seem to be on everyone's mind this week. Tomorrow I'm decorating eggs and cookies with a friend's 4 yr old and celebrating Easter with my cousins Sunday with what undoubtedly promises to be a delicous brunch. My holiday decorations are always subtl...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Apr 19, 2011, 10:52 pm
As a graphic designer for all of my adult life, I pretty much feel I was born with a #11 xacto knife in my hand and I'm very handy with it. But certainly not as deft as graphic designer Taras Lesko is. In this fast-motion video he creates an anatomically correct scaled-down paper model of the new Au...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Apr 14, 2011, 6:51 pm
I’ve been too old to withstand an open-air 4 day concert in the desert for many years, so while all my young friends head out to Coachella this weekend I'll be headed to Artisanal LA in Santa Monica. Over 100 local, artisanal and handmade food vendors will gather in a vast space overlooking the ba...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Mar 17, 2011, 4:39 pm
When I saw these antler ceramic spoons I instantly fell in love and then I fell even a little more in love when I saw they come pre-dipped with dark chocolate to make a perfect cup of hot chocolate. COCO A is all about creating a unique chocolate experience. Hand-crafted in San Francisco by chocolat...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Mar 15, 2011, 2:24 am
It’s been difficult to even think about posting anything frivolous while the people of Japan are suffering so deeply while facing re-building and recovery from this catastrophic event. The design community has responded in a great effort to raise money for the Red Cross. W&K Studio has a simple a...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Feb 24, 2011, 5:21 pm
Show-stopping window installation of neon typography designed by Studio XAG in London for Christian Louboutin. Photos by Susie Rea
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Feb 14, 2011, 12:22 pm
Wishing everyone a day filled with love and kisses :) Bulb from an edition of three bulbs from artist KAWS for the Standard hotel.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Feb 8, 2011, 11:01 pm
Simply spectacular. Visually arresting. Happiness for the eyes. Another reason to go to France. Le Cube Orange by Paris-based Jacob & MacFarlane architects, a soon to be completed commercial and cultural complex in Lyon.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Feb 3, 2011, 5:54 pm
Great music video for cat lovers from the group Best Coast, a track called Crazy for You directed by Bob Harlow/Somesuch & Co Productions.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Feb 2, 2011, 4:37 pm
Anyone who owns a cat knows only too well how independent and fussy they can be, especially when it comes to where they sleep, scratch their claws and feed. My 5yr old male cat has suddenly starting started sleeping on my furniture and bed instead of the throw rug under the coffee table, scratching ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jan 29, 2011, 7:25 pm
This is certainly not a blog about just lighting design but I keep discovering such beautiful fixtures! I love the simplicity and clean design of these glass pendant lamps from Hanna Krüger.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jan 25, 2011, 6:31 pm
The fact I'm even writing about stamps after the USPS lost nine of my bills I paid out last month is surprising to even myself. Despite the hours spent on the phone and setting up to pay bills on-line, I still want a sheet of these new stamps coming out this month. An ode to 12 very talented industr...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 30, 2010, 10:33 pm
Simply said, I want! The Pack Rack, a jewelry or light clothing rack made from sustainable woods and plastic animals from The Future Perfect.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 29, 2010, 3:36 pm
This winter has brought so much rain and stormy weather, I literally have had to keep my lights on all day. In turn this starts tempting me to change out some lighting around the house and hang some new lampshades, just to mix things up. My friend Krysta sent me a link to these Skull lampshades fro...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 24, 2010, 12:46 pm
The last of my cookies are baked, gifts wrapped and my waistline is already suffering from all the indulgent snacking. Kept my decorations pretty simple this year, lime green felt tree from CB2 last year and my favorite little birch reindeer standing in some grass ornament from Small Stump. Wishing ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 6, 2010, 4:31 pm
If you have ever wanted to re-live a vintage postcard from the 40-50s then the Hicksville Trailer Palace and Artist Retreat in Joshua Tree, CA is the place for you! Secreted away somewhere in the surrounding area of Joshua Tree in the California desert, this sweet set-up has so much appeal. Each ind...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Dec 6, 2010, 4:25 pm
The Eat My Blog winter 2010 charity bake sale raised over $3,750 this weekend for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank! My lavender honey shortbread cookies sold out as did most everything else at the sale. Great fun, great sweets and a great cause!
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 30, 2010, 8:49 pm
This coming Saturday, December 4th the Eat My Blog charity bake sale returns with a menu of sweets that literally makes me swoon! There will be over 2,000 baked goods from 50+ bloggers and bakers all in one location for all your sugar needs. View the menu and drool over such delights as Smoked Salt ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 19, 2010, 3:47 pm
Simple, clean and very reminiscent of Scandinavian and Japanese design, the Lucky Love Chair by Dutch designer Maarten Baptist is rather breathtaking. So very inviting, it makes you want to sit in it. A series of them will be launching in early 2011. Via Contemporist
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 19, 2010, 12:13 am
It's no secret that I have a wicked sweet tooth and the holidays are full of temptations everywhere I go. When I saw these mini iced donut ornaments from Urban Outfitters, I almost got a little sugar rush! Decorating a little tiny tree just with mini donuts or any of the other charming food-related ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 13, 2010, 2:14 am
The lovely Abi has won the $45 CSN stores gift certificate! Enjoy shopping and thanks for stopping by Design Nomad to join in on the fun:)
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 7, 2010, 4:40 pm
It's a clear, crisp and beautiful fall Sunday here in Southern California and a perfect day to explore the quiet streets deep in downtown’s industrial area. Astounding painted walls and a toy factory were my eye candy for the afternoon. Enjoy this lovely weekend!
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Nov 5, 2010, 6:43 pm
I’m very happy to be hosting my second giveaway with CSN stores and bestowing a $45 gift certificate to a lucky reader. CSN is a super-sized online mall where you can find everything from upholstered headboards, iconic furniture from manufacturers such as Knoll, Blu Dot and Dwell Studio, modern ba...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Oct 28, 2010, 5:06 pm
By now most everyone has their Halloween decorations up and costumes all planned for a big weekend of parties. Here in West Hollywood, the city shuts down Santa Monica Blvd and hosts a huge Halloween Carnaval and parade. For me, I'd be simply happy with this fabulous Alexander McQueen Skull bracelet...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Oct 19, 2010, 1:48 pm
Every winter when it gets cold and dry I make an effort to find a humidifier that is pleasant to look at as well as functional in offering some comfort but have never been able to find one that doesn't look like a prop from a hospital room. The Middle Colors Humidifier from designer Takashi Hiroshi ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Sep 26, 2010, 4:07 pm
If you haven't seen this October’s issue of W Magazine then you are missing out on this out-of-the-world fashion essay by esteemed photographer Tim Walker. The opening shot is jaw-dropping, as is all of his work. Now I want to wrap my house in hay & organza :) (From W Magazine, October 2010, Phot...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Sep 7, 2010, 1:59 pm
I love tiny intricate things, probably because I've been wearing glasses for extreme near-sightedness (and later contacts) since I was six years old. When I first saw the art of Dalton Ghetti, it was a case of instant fascination. Dalton is an inspired and gifted artist from Connecticut who carves t...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 27, 2010, 4:54 pm
I don't ever use paper plates being so eco-conscious except for during the holidays when I am baking and packaging goodies from kitchen for gifts. Every year I struggle to find decently designed simple pieces that I can work with in creating a great looking finished gift package. Then I found this l...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 21, 2010, 8:28 pm
Ever since I laid eyes on acclaimed illustrator and artist Lou Beach's virtual book 420 Characters, I've been taxed with trying to put into words how much I love this book. I first met Lou back in the late 70s when I was an Assistant Art Director at New West magazine. Lou's illustrations are origina...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 20, 2010, 7:12 pm
Sharpening a pencil always puts me in a nostalgic mood. The scent of the wood dust takes me back to the days sitting at my Dad's drafting table while he drew up plans for his landscape architecture business clients. As it turns out, that wood dust smell now just reminds me of the 4 billion trees cut...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 13, 2010, 8:23 pm
These ultra cool Coco pendant lights by Coco Flip Design look as if my Danish mid-century furniture had a party during the night and hatched these fixtures! Coco Flip is a design studio established by Kate Stokes based in Melbourne, Australia and is one to keep on your radar for fresh, clean and ver...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 13, 2010, 3:12 am
After procrastinating for what seemed like forever, I have almost finally completed setting up a little on-line vintage shop, Vintage Nomad. Over the years I've collected/acquired a notable amount of mid-century homewares, California pottery, vintage books and some very interesting paper ephemera th...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 10, 2010, 11:52 am
If you are in the market for affordable art, Leah Giberson's serene paintings of suburban scenes and mid-century architecture are definitely worth considering. I fell in love with her work instantly finding a comforting familiarity in the paintings as if I had been there before. She begins her piece...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 5, 2010, 4:03 pm
I so do wish my father and mother were still alive to see our house he designed and lovingly built for us in the late 50s showcased in this month's (August issue) of In-Style magazine. I have spoken at length with Robin Tunney and it makes me so happy that she treasures this house and is carefully a...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 3, 2010, 9:48 pm
We are well into summer now and I have been living in shorts for the most part, while working at home far away from in-person client meetings. Comfortable shorts that fit well, are edgy and modern are usually hard to find, and then I stumbled upon Shortomatic, 100% custom board shorts. A brilliant c...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Aug 3, 2010, 5:14 pm
I'm very excited to announce that next week Design Nomad will be opening up a shop in partnership with The Open Sky Project, a new platform bringing together cool, hip product suppliers with cool bloggers. I have always aimed at discovering and sharing wonderfully designed products that I, as a ...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jul 27, 2010, 1:44 pm
My love of typography has found a new outlet of obsession with these vintage chairs recovered in fabric reproductions from taken from vintage British transfer route bus signs. Designer DeWayne Lumpkin is the creative force behind British Route Sign Designs based in Grant’s Pass, Oregon. He offer...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jul 15, 2010, 3:09 pm
511 miniature figurines from all walks of life, genders, and ages walk alone in a crowd just under the surface of a clear table top by London-based designer Rolf Sachs. From the designer: “Barely any of the figures interact with the exception of society’s crucial units, such as families, couples...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jul 10, 2010, 12:51 am
A close friend is currently in Italy and sent me this photo he shot in Torino today. A wonderful gift of my name as signage. I have a feeling I'll be using this image for many things. Thanks Steve! Wishing all a great summer weekend.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jul 3, 2010, 1:08 pm
Wishing everyone a very Happy 4th of July! This vintage postcard with the numeral 4 built out of fireworks is from a great Flickr set by riptheskull. Be safe and have a great holiday weekend!
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 22, 2010, 5:51 pm
I recently came upon this wonderful Australian homewares company called Ponyrider and fell in love immediately with their wall dots and typographic pillows made out of beautiful birch linens. All the products have a rustic simplicity and great graphics. Shown from the top: Sliced Player cushion cove...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 17, 2010, 11:30 pm
Despite having had a pretty horrific accident this week (big glass water bottle fell & shattered in my hands) I have had to adapt to having only 9 digits available for use for what looks like 3 months. As mentioned in the prior post, I've been busily baking, designing labels and getting packaging to...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 15, 2010, 8:34 pm
Getting very excited to sample sweets and participate in Eat My Blog charity bake sale this coming Saturday here in West Hollywood at Tender Greens. To make this upcoming event even bigger and better than before, the organizers have recruited 70+ bakers/bloggers who will be cranking out over 2,000 b...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 11, 2010, 10:27 am
I’d like to congratulate the lovely Jessica from the delightful blog Style-Obsessed for winning a $60 gift certificate for CSN stores! Head over to her blog for lots of eye-candy and loads of great finds. A big thank you to all who participated, keep checking in for more fun offers and global desi...
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 10, 2010, 7:55 pm
Target continually tempts me with items I never thought I would need. From their online shop, I found this great typographic shower curtain and matching towels. Now if only I didn't have vintage green and yellow tile in my bathroom, these would be a great option. Not available in store, online only.
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Elisa Leone posted an article on Design Nomad - Jun 7, 2010, 7:19 pm
This just made my day, a great packaging design for hot-dogs. Designed by Subconscious Co. Via: Lovely Package
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