Alexander “Sandro” Girard was one of the most innovative modern designers of the 20th century. Widely considered the greatest colorist and textile designer of modern time, Girard used traditional folk art to infuse color, whimsy, and humor into vibrant modern design. PLYprints presents the artwork of Alexander Girard at a collectable scale, sized perfectly for

... , I'm an enormous fan of Herman Miller in general and Alexander Girard in particular, so I was kind of thrilled yesterday to discover (via UrbanDaddy) that some of Girard's designs are now available as wall art (on plywood) at RCNDY in DC.Even cooler, House Industries sells a collection of Girard-designed fonts, prints, and...stuff, including the nativity scene above. ...

... Century Modern" publication features a fun how-to to create Alexander Girard-inspired wooden characters. Since it's the ... grab a copy, and then apply the technique to something a little more seasonal, like this Nativity Set by Girard. "It's a new design based on a Girard illustration that hangs in his son’s house and in homage to man who apparently amassed a huge collection of ...

Christmas is coming and we're all over it, especially when there's cool stuff like the Alexander Girard nativity set to buy. It's a new design based on a Girard illustration that hangs in his son’s house and in homage to man who apparently amassed a huge collection of nativities in his later years. ...

... Forms - $29.95 <img class=\'rss image'\ style='padding:0px;margin:0px' src= height=140 width=112/> Girard Plyprint Snake Panel by Alexander Girard - $95.00 <img class=\'rss image'\ style='padding:0px;margin:0px' src= height=140 width=112/> Ikea Ps Mikkel Wall ...

... craft projects for kids. The projects in this book are inspired by  mid-century design icons including Alexander Calder, Charles + Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, George Nelson, Paul Rand and many more! Features easy to follow instructions with photography and requires inexpensive, easily accessible materials. A fun way to introduce ...

... Modern for the half-pints on your shopping list. Both feature how-to projects by such artists as Alexander Calder, Charles & Rae Eames, Alexander Girard and George Nelson--among others. The kids will have as much fun with their book as you will with yours. Now, which Calder-esque mobile will end up hanging in your living room...your re-creation of ...

Curby is about to launch a magazine full of DIY projects with retro style. It includes 12 projects based on designs from Charles & Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Alexander Calder, George Nelson, Piet Mondrian and Eero Saarinen, so this may be just the inspiration ticket for any mid-c loving crafters. Read Full Post

... He believes minimalism is a bummer. He believes handcrafted tchotchkes are life-enhancing. He believes tassels are the earrings of the home. He believes in our muses: David Hicks, Alexander Girard, Bonnie Cashin. Hans Coper, Gio Ponti, Andy Warhol, Leroy Neiman, Yves Saint Laurent, and Madonna. He believes in the innate ...

... as Saul Bass, the undisputed master of film title design and iconic logos as well as modernist graphic artist Charley Harper and textile designer Alexander Girard, these burgeoning designers are creating new and striking imagery using palettes of earthy and pastel shades, reduced strokes, patterns and shapes with a strong folkloristic element. ...

Anyone have any favorite holiday cards? I'm having a major identity crisis with holiday cards this year. Matt and I both LOVE the above 1967 Alexander Girard card ($15), but there's only one set left. :((( Help! Annie Harwell Holiday Interior card ($19 for eight). Felix Torres "Last Light" cards ($ ...

[During the swinging 60's Alexander Girard created a groovy color palette for Braniff's fleet of planes; image via Braniff Pages.] A few days ago I received a very funny email from jet-setting designer Grant Gibson. (Remember how creative he is?) He had just landed in a beautiful place, and felt quite appreciative to be there, but didn't much ...

... if this would be for T or rather for myself for cold days in the studio! - Casa Cabana by Dutch KidsOnRoof! This is for T! Im sure he would love it and draw more and more on it, as well as fill it up with his toys. - Alexander Girard's wooden dolls from the 60's relaunched by Vitra. More for an eye-candy than real wish. ...

... Kit, $5.00 / 3. 3P4 paper Pack, $16.00 / 4. Half Full Glass, $10.00 / 5. I Miss You Mini Cards 20 Pack, $15.00 / 6. Heart Pillow by Alexander Girard, $29.99 7. Summer Mobile, $33.00 / 8. Shiny Blossom Necklace, about $186.00 / 9. Letterpress Poems, $10.00 / 10. Set of 3 Lavendar Sachets, $20.00

... at Crate and Barrel recently and had the...Bath towels, rugs and a nice selection of shower curtains from Restoration Hardware I was at the big mall yesterday and scooted...Alexander Girard bedding and shower curtains at Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters features bedding, shower curtains, cloth curtains and wall...