Hello there, everybody! My Sunday has been off to a fantastic start: hanging out with my pal Sarah, enjoying a delicious brunch at Mamma's Boy (FYI- if you visit me here in A-town you can pretty much guarantee I'll be taking you to this affordable and funky southern-style breakfast joint), and now watching some football...utterly delightful!
One of my favorite things to do on days like this--rainy, relaxing days without any real agenda--is sit on the couch and browse through the stack of magazines V. and I collect. So today, in the true spirit of a Sunday Funday, I thought I'd share what that stack includes at the moment:
This is a V. subscription, but one that I try to sneak from him as much as possible. Who would have thought this business-y sounding mag would include so much great information on design? In fact, this month's issue (and every October) is devoted entirely to that subject so near and dear to my heart, featuring articles on McDonald's major interior makeover, Italian furniture design, and the re-visioning of America's public spaces. Now, if you are currently glued to the couch and don't have this magazine at an arm's length, I recommend clickin' on over to Fast Company's design page, where you'll discover fun topics like Ikea's new cookbook and my personal favorite feature: infographic of the day! Don't you just love that people make these kinds of things?
The title pretty much says it all, but what I (and most likely my fellow SCAD id-ers) like best about this publication is that is presents the kind of design I'm interested in: innovative offices, healing medical facilities, cutting-edge retail outlets. Sure, an occasional house here or there, too, but the focus is really on presenting innovative, one-of-a-kind projects by the best firms in the world. Another nice feature is the inclusion of floor plans--sounds straightforward enough, but it's amazing how many design publications don't provide you with this orienting visual when presenting projects.
Okay, okay...as much as I'd like to pretend I haven't caught wedding fever, I totally have, and these days I'm absolutely loving Miss Martha's bridal publication for its plethora of DIY ideas, fashion trends, and big day advice. Even if there isn't a wedding in your near future, this is a great rainy day read, and all of those crafts could totally translate to other types of festivities; those white dresses, on the other hand, might not fare so well at a b-day party or holiday fete! And again, if you're looking for some web-friendly wedding inspiration, check out the lovely 100 Layer Cake--it's tres adorable.
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