tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73800087751502149932024-03-08T07:22:05.320-08:00Hello My Dear Design Bloghello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-48553451531138570072011-10-06T19:38:00.000-07:002011-10-06T19:38:25.618-07:00Desktop Calendar: OctoberHello friends! Here's this months calendar - enjoy!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/6219161532/" title="October calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img alt="October calendar " height="867" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6219161532_97ff1fe208_o.jpg" width="750" /></a><br />
Two things: aren't feathers great? And click on the image to go to my Flickr where you can download the size you want.hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-28045190311074980312011-09-02T16:10:00.000-07:002011-09-02T16:10:49.093-07:00Desktop Calendar: SeptemberTwo things: It's SEPTEMBER! Where did the year go? (second) I didn't show you a single thing this past month. I swear I've done stuff! Oh well, maybe September will be a little slower. Maybe... Enjoy the calendar!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/6107065079/" title="September Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img alt="September Calendar" height="867" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6107065079_d13192acee_o.jpg" width="750" /></a><br />
And, as always, click on the image to be taken to my Flickr account where you can download whatever size you want. Happy Labor Day weekend! Go say goodbye to Summer in style! xohello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-24947032094535237072011-08-04T16:09:00.000-07:002011-08-04T16:09:17.956-07:00Desktop Calendar: AugustHello! It's been awhile I know. I have some stuff to share but for today it's just the August desktop calendar. I'm probably a little biased since I designed these for me, but it's a cute one this month. I hope it inspires you to hang some lanterns and get out with your radio and cocktail and enjoy some late summer air.<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/6010118276/" title="August Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img alt="August Calendar" height="867" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6026/6010118276_61b24916c0_o.jpg" width="750" /></a><br />
As always, click on the image and it'll take you to my flickr account where you can download your preferred size. Enjoy! xohello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-14063718896596368372011-06-30T16:14:00.000-07:002011-06-30T16:14:38.588-07:00Desktop Calendar: JulyHello my dear! July already—here's your desktop calendar. As always head over to my Flickr account (by clicking on the calendar image) and download whatever size is best for you. Cheers to a great July!<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5888793501/" target="_blank" title="July Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img alt="July Calendar" height="867" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5232/5888793501_4b3bc7c578_o.jpg" width="750" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-85978691774343640322011-06-28T23:17:00.000-07:002011-06-28T23:17:32.688-07:00Free Friday Flicks<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/missionventura" target="_blank">Mission Church</a> in Ventura California recently sponsored a family movie night in the park. And they asked me to help spread the word in the form of a poster and a door hanger. They're a new church and they asked another designer (the very talented <a href="http://corbyntyson.com/" target="_blank">Mr. Corbyn Tyson</a>) to help them establish an identity which helped dictate the design of the following (the top bit is a generic card that they handed out at the park). Isn't that little girl the cutest?<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5883215889/" title="Design work for Mission Church by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img alt="Design work for Mission Church" height="1145" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5275/5883215889_d409855cd8_o.jpg" width="740" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-47907367231421008542011-05-30T18:29:00.000-07:002011-05-30T18:32:02.590-07:00Desktop Calendar: JuneHow can it be June all ready? The year is going so fast! Although if your June looks anything like this calendar suggests I'm sure you'll welcome it with open arms.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5778484701/" title="June Digital Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/5778484701_ec3d583828_o.jpg" alt="June Digital Calendar" height="867" width="750" /></a><br />Just click on the above image and you'll be directed to my Flickr page where you can get the size that works best for your desktop. Happy June my dears!hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-7213258658274625192011-05-18T14:49:00.000-07:002011-05-18T15:01:25.336-07:00Krystal + RichardThis invite will always have a special place in my heart because Krystal was the first sweet bride in Australia that asked me to help with her wedding stationery. And she was such a doll to work with! She asked for birds but other than that, she let me just do what I do and she loved the outcome as much as I did which is always a treat. The event was in April but I wanted to get some photos of the day before I shared it with you. And I'm so glad I waited because their photographer (<a href="http://callibphotography.com.au/blog/9776/sunset-blue-wedding-krystal-richard" target="_blank">Calli B</a>) did such a great job capturing the day. Isn't Krystal beautiful?!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5735070694/" title="Invitation design: Krystal and Richard by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/5735070694_e016ddc91a_o.jpg" alt="Invitation design: Krystal and Richard" height="1007" width="750" /></a><br />I created the invitation, wishing well insert and a menu card for the tables. I love the brown and green! And the green berries in those dusty pink roses were stunning weren't they? Such a sweet wedding. (all images are from <a href="http://callibphotography.com.au/blog/9776/sunset-blue-wedding-krystal-richard" target="_blank">Calli B</a>)hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-45132876356106216802011-05-04T21:23:00.000-07:002011-05-04T23:49:54.221-07:00Masquerade BallI was lucky enough to be a guest of a fabulous masquerade ball. And I was even luckier to be asked to design the invitations. The lovely client wanted something pretty and floral and whimsical with bright, fun colors. She and I were both very happy with the outcome.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5689691178/" title="Masked Ball Invitation by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5689691178_1de9bd1fe1_o.jpg" alt="Masked Ball Invitation" height="780" width="750" /></a><br />PS. Aren't these some lovely people?! It was a great time.hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-22199981550566065922011-05-03T16:26:00.000-07:002011-05-03T16:32:36.342-07:00Desktop Calendar: MayI almost forgot! Sorry it's a little late this month friends. As always, best way to grab this for your desktop is to click on the image (which will direct you to my Flickr page) and then download it and set it as your background. Let's go fly a kite...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5685536706/" title="May Desktop Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5685536706_72e5fd68cf_o.jpg" alt="May Desktop Calendar" height="877" width="750" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-60650410753398899702011-04-13T18:29:00.000-07:002011-04-14T04:54:36.364-07:00Sweet Beachy WeddingI recently had the pleasure of designing for a lovely girl getting married in a beautiful coastal area of Queensland, Australia. Although the invitation wasn't used in the end, I thought you might like to see it. And since I enjoy putting together these little mood boards I thought I'd give the invitation a little context. I think it helped set the stage for a sweet little party!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5617482533/" title="Noosa Wedding Invitation by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5617482533_115977cef6_o.jpg" alt="Noosa Wedding Invitation" height="1018" width="750" /></a><br />images (from <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/" target="_blank">100 layer cake</a>): <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/06/01/real-wedding-andi-jarrett/" target="_blank">boys</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/02/02/real-wedding-natalie-chris/" target="_blank">cactus</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/11/08/real-wedding-brooke-mike/" target="_blank">bicycle</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/03/02/real-wedding-josh-murphy/" target="_blank">fabric bunting</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/04/29/real-wedding-kellie-chris/" target="_blank">cake top</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/11/08/real-wedding-brooke-mike/" target="_blank">bridesmaids</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/04/04/real-wedding-peter-ingrid/" target="_blank">confetti</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/04/04/real-wedding-peter-ingrid/" target="_blank">beach</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/08/31/real-wedding-jinhee-mark/" target="_blank">direction signs</a> // <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2010/04/29/real-wedding-kellie-chris/" target="_blank">pink roses</a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-63717543889125744602011-03-31T23:20:00.000-07:002011-03-31T23:22:39.305-07:00April Already!New month, new downloadable digital calendar. Yeah! Happy April everyone!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5579038688/" title="April Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5579038688_e2e51b1e27_b.jpg" alt="April Calendar" height="711" width="750" /></a><br />Click on the image and it'll take you to my Flickr page where you can download the image to use as your desktop background. See you soon!hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-74601386374639655582011-03-07T15:19:00.000-08:002011-03-07T15:32:10.951-08:00The List<div style="text-align: justify;">I have a dear friend who has the sweetest boyfriend (probably in the whole of Australia) and she recently had a birthday. This gentleman called me up recently and asked for my help with a gift idea he had: he wanted to create a poster-sized to-do list of fun (and challenging) things for her to complete before she hits the big 3-0. I was, of course, delighted. Not only because I'm a big fan of both of them, but because the birthday girl loves pink and scripty fonts and all things sweet and girly. If I wasn't already 30 I'd have printed up one of these for myself...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5507159883/" title="birthday poster by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5507159883_0bc7d78d71_o.jpg" alt="birthday poster" height="1071" width="750" /></a><br />Cute huh? I love to think of my birthday as my New Year and try to make goals. It feels special and personal and not like I'm sharing a resolution with millions of people. Do you think of your birthday like this? Any special "to-do's" this year?<br /></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-83954060575911812992011-03-01T03:51:00.001-08:002011-03-01T03:54:29.728-08:00March Calendar<div style="text-align: justify;">Can you believe it's March already? Well me either. Good news is that it's time for a new desktop background! Yay! Sail away with me into lovely Spring/Autumn weather. Oh and visit me again soon—I have some really fun design projects to share...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5488174775/" title="March Digital Desktop Calendar by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5488174775_903d0b5d32_b.jpg" alt="March Digital Desktop Calendar" height="872" width="750" /></a><br /></div>Remember: you can just click on this picture and it'll take you straight to my Flickr page where you can download the image and set it as your background. Hope you like it!hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-27630323906409554672011-02-22T15:18:00.001-08:002011-02-22T15:32:23.706-08:00A Gift for Your February<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello friends! I'm a little late with this but I wanted to share with you a desktop calendar I'd designed at the beginning of the year. I've created a page for every month and will be offering the digital files for you at the beginning of the month from now until December. I debated whether or not to just wait until March but February is just so darn cute (if I do say so myself). I thought it might make you happy these last few days of February. (Probably easiest to click on the image and visit my Flickr page. Then download the image and set it as your background.)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5469104771/" title="Digital Calendar—February by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5469104771_f07d2ba6fe_o.jpg" alt="Digital Calendar—February" height="872" width="750" /></a><br /></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-59743145526166074752010-10-12T23:17:00.000-07:002010-10-12T23:24:15.792-07:00Happy Birthday Little Brother!<div style="text-align: justify;">My younger brother turned 29 on Monday and has been asking for calling cards for awhile, so I thought what better time to design him something! He has many talents and things that make him unique, but I decided to focus in on his professionalism, his love of cooking and his Japanese background (he spent a few years after college in Japan).<br />We're both very happy with the way things turned out! Each of the pictures below show the front and back of the cards—notice that the icon on the front changes to hint at what's on the back.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5077727442/" title="Dan's Cards by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/5077727442_91b091fb8f_b.jpg" alt="Dan's Cards" height="209" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5077132329/" title="Dan's Cards by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/5077132329_c71e963738_b.jpg" alt="Dan's Cards" height="218" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodleson/5077132255/" title="Dan's Cards by Toodleson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5077132255_5756cd828d_b.jpg" alt="Dan's Cards" height="210" width="750" /></a></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-68839783774355866782010-04-26T16:52:00.000-07:002010-04-26T17:14:24.057-07:00Ben's CardsI love it when I get a client that lets me have a little fun with the work I do for them. Ben is that client—he's an incredibly talented hair stylist and a good friend. I wanted to give him something that was fun and friendly but still modern.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4555670257/" title="Business Cards by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/4555670257_42248b953f_o.jpg" alt="Business Cards" width="750" height="635" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-41317924365926078812010-04-11T08:49:00.001-07:002010-04-11T08:59:54.287-07:00Charming<div style="text-align: justify;">It was so fun to see a locally-run website featured on one of my favorite design blogs, <a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" href="http://designspongeonline.com/" target="_blank">Design*Sponge</a><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">. </span><a style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" href="http://wallblank.com/products/charmed" target="_blank">Wallblank</a> offers a great selection of vintage and original prints and posters at great prices. I was honored to be asked to create something for the site a little over a year ago when they were first getting started. This is what I came up with.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4510723521/" title="Charming by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4510723521_91a81793c0_o.jpg" alt="Charming" height="494" width="750" /></a><br />You really ought to check out the site. I hadn't been in awhile and there's been some great additions! And the site itself is quite lovely.<br /></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-11162253201643051392010-04-06T10:40:00.001-07:002010-04-06T16:50:31.100-07:00A dangerous request<div style="text-align: justify;">The junior high ministry is generally a challenge to design for. They often want juvenile without the wit, or just plain ol' nineties grunge. Ick. But I convinced the ministry leader to let me have a little fun with this Spring Retreat look. The weekend was called "Play with Fire" and my idea was to show these little monsters actually <span style="font-style: italic;">playing</span> with fire. Fun huh? I thought so too. I particularly love the musical pair—his tambourine is hilarious!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4497676564/" title="Play with Fire by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2682/4497676564_7ff79210b4_o.jpg" alt="Play with Fire " height="477" width="750" /></a><br />I think that the "Play with Fire" banner is really successful as well—it adds a nice sense of comic book sophistication and makes the illustrations a little more mature. The following is the cover of the retreat registration brochure and then the interior. The crossing lines help create a little more depth to the fairly 2-dimensional design.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4497676228/" title="Play with Fire by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4497676228_76d666c7bb_o.jpg" alt="Play with Fire" height="450" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4497676428/" title="Play with Fire by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2684/4497676428_e83bfe4cbd_o.jpg" alt="Play with Fire" height="639" width="750" /></a><br /><br /></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-28533201729645610172010-03-25T06:07:00.000-07:002010-03-25T10:32:51.325-07:00The Masculine Journey<div style="text-align: justify;">It's always a bit of a struggle for me to create for men. Especially for mid-western "guys' guys"... Generally my style is more understated and lovely than the client really wants. However, there's been a new trend in men's design lately and I've been able to get away with the use of muted tones and scripts more than ever before. I created this look for the new session of Men's Fraternity at Heartland and it has yet to be approved but I thought it was worth sharing.<br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4461691881/" title="Men's Fraternity Presents by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4461691881_6c8f971190_o.jpg" alt="Men's Fraternity Presents" height="480" width="750" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-42005454460192706072010-03-14T07:24:00.000-07:002010-03-14T08:43:25.648-07:00Hire a Viking<div style="text-align: justify;">I do graphic work for a gentleman who owns a business called "Norwegian Squeegee" (fun, huh?) and he recently asked me to illustrate a little viking pamphlet that he would leave behind for his clients after he finished a job. It was quite clever actually. He wanted it to give silly tips for keeping your windows clean, like keeping children and pets away from the windows and being sure to never let it rain or snow on your house. Since these things are unavoidable, you'll have to call Norwegian Squeegee again and have your windows cleaned. So the pamphlet had his contact information and was just an overall fun way to remember to call him again. Below is the cover of the pamphlet, a sample interior page and then the viking illustrations. I think he's adorable!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4431659211/" title="Viking Cover by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4431659211_5f8df506ca_o.jpg" alt="Viking Cover" height="450" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4432429596/" title="Viking Interior by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4432429596_1e85220e27_o.jpg" alt="Viking Interior" height="450" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4432429392/" title="Viking Protector by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4432429392_8efd50e3e2_o.jpg" alt="Viking Protector" height="450" width="750" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4432429468/" title="Viking Dad by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/4432429468_d5931cc614_o.jpg" alt="Viking Dad" height="450" width="750" /></a></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-68032606877851531842010-03-14T07:22:00.000-07:002010-03-14T08:41:27.286-07:00Heart To HeartI was recently asked to design a logo for a not-for-profit organization based in California. This is how it turned out...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4431658781/" title="Heart to Heart by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2713/4431658781_168691405c_o.jpg" alt="Heart to Heart" height="450" width="750" /></a>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-40028629466045741222010-02-10T20:27:00.001-08:002010-02-11T05:20:06.026-08:00Devendra<div style="text-align: justify;">Devendra Banhart's "Cripple Crow" has seen a lot of play on my itunes. Hiding in this quite lengthy album is a sweet little song called <span style="font-style: italic;">Canela</span> (which apparently means cinnamon in Portuguese). The lyrics are quite lovely and remind me of old-school love letters—so poetic and endearing. So that's the inspiration for this valentine. I can just imagine Devendra penning this note to his sweetheart and sending a little bird to her windowsill.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4348062755/" title="canela by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4348062755_e4bc959895_o.jpg" alt="canela" width="750" height="450" /></a></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-33040392050514272842010-02-09T21:23:00.000-08:002010-02-09T21:28:06.025-08:00The Four Tops<div style="text-align: justify;">It's a classic! So catchy and charming. Until you listen to the lyrics. Maybe it's the lack of a "valentine" per se, but I seem to be picking bittersweet love songs. But the pie is delightful, yes? Yes.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4345576308/" title="sugar-pie by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4345576308_4a13310765_o.jpg" alt="sugar-pie" width="750" height="450" /></a></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-52996530250492157982010-02-08T20:53:00.000-08:002010-02-08T20:57:21.397-08:00Zooey + M. Ward<div style="text-align: justify;">This valentine isn't particularly sweet, the lyrics are actually kind of sad. But the melody is nice and the overall "I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me" is quite lovely. If you aren't familiar with the sweet voice of Zooey Deschanel as paired with M. Ward, you better do yourself a favor and check out their collaboration (under the name "She and Him"). You'll fall in love.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4342879680/" title="a-hold-on-me by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4342879680_cf1311d7e0_o.jpg" alt="a-hold-on-me" width="750" height="450" /></a></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7380008775150214993.post-49782190168331774512010-02-06T16:31:00.000-08:002010-02-07T10:06:30.230-08:00The Kinks<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial;">I love music. I especially adore love songs. And since it happens to be that time of year, and since I don't have a whole lot worth posting about lately, I thought I'd challenge myself to a little project. Every day (fingers crossed) from now until Valentine's Day I'm going to create a little something that either has song lyrics in it or is a loose interpretation of a song. The first one is from The Kinks and is from the beautiful movie, The Darjeeling Limited. I drew it this afternoon and am quite pleased. Don't forget to listen to the song (Strangers). And don't forget to check out the Darjeeling! xoxo<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahaxelson/4338220686/" title="darjeeling by saxels, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4338220686_654452b917_o.jpg" alt="darjeeling" width="750" height="463" /></a></span></div>hello my dearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05139677028641537262noreply@blogger.com1