La Dolce Vita

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Just My Type

Seeing as how I love typography, I couldn't help but love this image from photographer, Trevor Dixon's portfolio.

Image via Desire to Inspire

I saved quite a few images to my computer around this time last year (it may have even been in 2007) of rooms that featured chalkboards or chalkboard paint. I never got around to writing that post, but upon seeing this room by Benjamin Dhong, I thought I owed it to the chalkboards to do a little post. Most of the rooms I had intended to feature used the chalkboards or chalkboard paint in a pretty practical way, i.e. refrigerator doors, kitchens, playrooms, etc. which is why I love the complete contrast of Dhong's choice. Instead of looking for practicality, he turned to art featuring the Empire State Building. Medium of choice? Chalk on blackboard. The result is completely cool.

Image via Benjamin Dhong

Monday, January 5, 2009

Audrey comme Coco

The adorable Audrey Tatou is currently filming Coco avant Chanel, the Coco Chanel biopic slated to be released sometime this year. I can't think of anyone better suited to play the legendary designer. Read more about the film here.

Images via Screening Log

This Week's Quote

Friday, January 2, 2009

Point + Shoot

Phil Poynter's photography nearly leaves me at a loss for words, so I'll make this short and sweet. Rather than inspire words, it evokes emotions. While some of his work is incredibly glossy and glamorous, almost theatrical, and the rest is raw and chock full of emotion. His work resonates with me because I want to make it a point to really feel alive this year. There are days when we literally just go through the motions without feeling much or experiencing anything new and before we know it, it's time for bed, time to repeat the cycle. It is evident that Poynter isn't afraid to turn the volume up, way up and I'm hoping to see that through in my own life this year.

I hope your first weekend of 2009 is as lovely as Poynter's photographs.