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vintage decor ~ op-art-ment

From the February 15th, 1970 issue of Vogue “A contemporary shell masking seventeenth-century bones — the paris apartment of M. and Mme. François Catroux.”...

hot fun in the summertime

If our Just Seventeen Tumblr is any indication, it seems like no one can wait for summer. Our most “notable” posts lately have been scenes of lovely lasses in their super suits, absorbing the sun, sand and sea. So to kick off the weekend (and the sunny warm weather that has finally decided to stick
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Chez Targét, S’il Vous Plait

By now you’ve all seen this quirky Target commercial with the tumbling dance troupe who travel by hot air balloon, dropping hits of color to make the world a happier place. The piece, entitled “Streamers”, was directed by Filip Engstrom, who was able to capture that smile-inducing charm that Target’s ad people have got a
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Paper Dolls

Here are a few design sketches I whipped up for a project I recently pitched. I am thinking of turning them into a paper dolls book. I finally feel like I’ve developed a technique that translates my illustrations well into digital format without making them look like they were done completely on the computer. Lots
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Books & Bags

A few years ago, I picked up this smashing little terry vintage beach bag on eBay. It’s not like I need another tote in my closet — I have way too many bags as it is — and this one is way too small to use at the beach. But that graphic on the front
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Chris Reccardi a Go Go!

I first discovered the work of artist Chris Reccardi about five years ago when I was shopping around for a wedding gift for my sister. I was actually looking to buy a Shag print since she is a fan, but while searching through a long list of retro modernist art links, I stumbled upon Chris.
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vintage ad ~ yardley slicker dollys

Yardley of London is best known for its luxury bath & beauty products that may smell lovely but have all the visual appeal of your average set of hotel toiletries. However, back in the 60′s and 70′s, the company also produced cosmetics and designed some of the most irresistable packaging this side of the Atlantic
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vintage editorial~ the mod life

The Del-Vetts were a garage rock band from Chicago who had a minor local hit in 1966 with the Yardbirds-style tune, “Last Time Around”. In this promo shot, the foursome get their best postures on with the city’s metropolitan landscape in the background. Sporting typical swinging mod gear of dandy high-button stance jackets, turtleneck sweaters
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