A Design Affair

Prints, Prints, Prints

2012-01-12T10:59:00.000-05:00

Have you seen the new site Stampa, a site to buy original art? Check out the NYTimes article here.
This week's featured artists! Bo Lundberg, Sara Singh, Sirichai, and Alli Arnold

Fab also has creative flash sales as well as original art print sales.

Caitlin McGauley at West Elm

2011-12-12T13:20:00.000-05:00

Was browsing through West Elm this weekend and noticed my bestie Caitlin McGauley's charity mugs. Beautiful watercolors! Great job, Cait!

Rosh Hashanah Cards for Snapfish

2011-08-12T11:25:00.000-04:00

When I first started designing cards for Snapfish last year, I immediately wanted to focus on the Jewish holidays. The Rosh Hashanah category only had a handful of cards ~ and I knew there could be more of an assortment for consumers! I am happy to say the Collection for 2011 or shall I say 5772 is up and ready for purchasing! With 40+ designs I bet you'll find a card to upload some family pictures, or take advantage of ordering the more illustrative cards that don't have a place for photos.
The start of the Jewish New Year holidays kicks off on September 28 with Rosh Hashanah!

Some samples below. My direct link can be found here: http://snapfish.com/publisher/sarivictoria
Or you can just click on Rosh Hashanah while browsing all cards on Snapfish. Take advantage of code: 30CARDS11 Until Sept 6th. 30% off all cards!

Morgan Library: Lists: To-dos, Illustrated Inventories, Collected Thoughts, and Other Artists' Enumerations from the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art

2011-07-28T18:07:00.000-04:00

'Lists' looks like a great exhibit over at the Morgan Library. It's until October 2nd. Has anyone been already?

Window Wednesday: Some Meatpacking Love

2011-06-29T17:05:00.000-04:00

Window Wednesday: NYC is my Stomping Ground

2011-06-22T15:36:00.000-04:00

Kiehl's

Container Store, Chelsea, NYC
Recently found out that James Nelson does the fashion illustrations for the Container Store. Check out more of his work here.

Kate Spade

Michael Kors

Madewell

Burger Truck

Cool logo!

Ann Taylor Loft

Post Office Inspiration

2011-06-03T16:38:00.000-04:00

I went a little crazy at the post office yesterday! I couldn't resist. Check out these new stamps. The LOVE ones would be perfect for wedding invitations!

Window Wednesdays: Some mall shopping

2011-06-01T16:35:00.001-04:00

Target

IZAK Zenou at Target! I stocked up on bags, notecards & file folders in the $1 bins!

Bath & Body Works
Was really liking the typography.

GAP
Happy Memorial Day! Love the tissue paper decorations.

more illustrations!

JCREW
feathers!

Window Wednesday: Work in Progress

2011-05-18T16:04:00.000-04:00

Feeling a bit like these Banana windows today. A work in progress. It's raining, thundering & all around been a gloomy week here in NYC.

Designworklife had a great post from Sita Murt's pop-up store. Loving the graphics

We're all in this together

2011-05-18T14:32:00.000-04:00

Love this video 'We're all in this together'. Virgin Atlantic and Method campaign together in the friendly skies. Now only if I was watching this enroute to LONDON!

Window Wednesdays: Type for Mother's Day

2011-05-11T10:24:00.002-04:00

99% positive Jessica Hische did these for the NY Lotto/Mother's Day! Been spotting them around Manhattan & loving them! They were even in AM NY last week.

Illustrations on Cole Haan site

2011-05-10T16:30:00.000-04:00

Did you see the illustrations on the Cole Haan site? Kate Neckel did them. Read about her in Cole Haan stories and see her website here.

Illustration Friday: Bicycle

2011-04-22T11:08:00.000-04:00

Can't wait to start biking & participate in next Sunday's Five Boro Bike Tour, NYC!

Window Wednesdays: Philadelphia Snapshots

2011-04-20T22:18:00.013-04:00

Some Philadelphia Ads

Very cool mural.

Betsy Ross House
American flag artist = graphic designer to me!

Late July Packaging

2011-04-18T13:17:00.000-04:00

Pretty obsessed with the Late July chip packaging. Love the type, color, and small details. I saved 'the bag' as design reference.

Window Wednesdays: Need to go to the Dr?

2011-04-14T11:52:00.000-04:00

Window Wednesdays: April Showers Bring Macy's Flowers

2011-04-06T16:21:00.000-04:00

Macy's

Flower Show 2011 on view until April 10th.

Window Wednesdays: Lots of Noticeable Type

2011-03-23T15:13:00.000-04:00

Daffy's

So much Victoria's Secret on Broadway/34th St

Macy's

Illustrated Ad I had to capture!

Wells Fargo
The colors and typography caught my attention. Chelsea, NYC

Minted submission

2011-03-23T14:40:00.000-04:00

Was hard at work last week making some designs for the latest MINTED stationery competition. I only had time to solidify one of the designs. Check out the submissions & would of course appreciate your vote :-)

Vote for my
design on minted.™

see more from Sari Victoria

vote for me!

Check out my competition in Christmas cards and birth announcements at Minted.

Bill Cunningham New York

2011-03-10T17:23:00.000-05:00

Was just looking on moviefone to see what movies are coming out soon. And what do I see, but this flick I cannot miss - Bill Cunningham New York. Check out the trailer here. Playing at the Film Forum right now.

"An intimate portrait of Bill Cunningham, the 80 year old New York Times photographer who for forty years has been riding around New York City on his bicycle, documenting fashion trends on the street by day and New York's social scene at night for his two weekly columns in the Sunday Times."

Window Wednesdays: Tyson's Corner

2011-03-02T23:27:00.005-05:00

Was in Virginia this past weekend and my pictures are from Tyson's Corner. What a mall--my first visit!

Apple Store

Pink (Victoria's Secret)

wasabisuchi.com

Free People

Lego

LLBean

Window Wednesdays: Hope you enjoyed Valentine's Day!

2011-02-16T13:52:00.000-05:00

Victoria's Secret

Hallmark

Zara

Window Wednesdays: Some LOVE around the Internet

2011-02-02T15:04:00.000-05:00

Holt Renfrew
Valentine's Day Windows. More at I want - I got blog.

Lonny

Caitin's Window Watercolor over at the Lonny Blog.

Stella McCartney

Shop on 14th Street.

Louis Vuitton windows at louisvuittonlover.

Window Wednesdays: Lots of Ads

2011-01-26T12:09:00.000-05:00

Wintery mess here in NYC these days. Been a bit chilly to snap around town. Here are some images I've collected in my travels recently. Stay warm.

Children's Place

Liked this illustration.

Lululemon

More about the Sweet & Low Ads here.

Manhattan Bus Ads

Sari Victoria Valentine's Day Cards for Snapfish

2011-01-25T11:09:00.000-05:00

New Valentine's day card designs are up in my Snapfish shop! Sampling of cards above--visit the shop to see all of them. Hurry, make your Valentine cards today and get 25% off plus FREE shipping on your order. Just use code LOVE25FS by February 7.

The Artist Toolbox

2011-01-24T15:56:00.000-05:00

Just found out that Isabel and Reuben Toledo will be on PBS's The Artist Toolbox on February 3. Shows begin tonight - a 13 part series on artists!

Window Wednesdays: TYPE!

2011-01-05T15:45:00.003-05:00

Toys R Us, Times Square

Kiehl's, Upper East Side

Lush

Daffys, Herald Square

Express

Desigual

Window Wednesday: Happy New Year

2010-12-29T23:59:00.001-05:00

Greetings from snowy New York City. Happy New Year! Looking forward to sharing some more windows with you in the New Year (next week!)

Window Wednesdays: Holiday State of Mind

2010-12-22T23:26:00.000-05:00

Definitely a typography theme this week, as I look through these photos. Happy Holidays everyone!

Theory

Jonathan Adler

Foot Locker

Had to post this scarf lady!

Window Wednesdays: Holiday window secrets

2010-12-15T16:17:00.001-05:00

Just received my TimeOut NY today and they had a fabulous article about Holiday window secrets! Enjoy.

Sari Victoria Holiday Cards for Snapfish

2010-12-09T12:42:00.000-05:00

Ahh the holiday spirit is all around in New York City. The glowing lights, sounds, chestnuts roasting..Love it! 16 days until Christmas! Have you ordered your holiday cards yet? I had so much fun designing these Christmas/Holiday cards for Snapfish this year.

Window Wednesdays: Around the Web

2010-12-08T12:31:00.000-05:00

1- My Bergdorf Goodman from Susan Tabak.
2- Some over at Modelizing.
3- Beautiful Windows from around the World over at Huffington Post. (including London!)
4- Anthropologie.
5- Garmin Holiday windows in Chicago.
6- Lord & Taylor windows

7- Behind the scenes at Bergdorf Goodman!!!!! This video is AMAZING! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeRrIdOXVow
8- NY Magazine recap on windows.

I want - I want, I need - I need.

2010-12-07T11:56:00.000-05:00

To honour Ruben Toledo's work for the City Guide since 1998, Louis Vuitton publishes a collector of 100 postcards printed in vibrant fluorescent colors. This postcard Box celebrates the 100 world cities illustrated by the artist that capture the unique essence of each destination. I honestly don't know what I'd do with 100 postcards and they are quite a pricey little impulse buy, but it looks like a box of yummy-ness to me.

Window Wednesdays: Cut out Paper to Toilet Paper

2010-12-02T11:23:00.000-05:00

Bergdorf Goodman

Stunning! I want to keep going back for more. The new gorgeous window book is $500.00 or so!!!!!!! More images from the store blog!

Van Cleef & Arpels

Louis Vuitton

Tiffany & Co.

Bergdorf Goodman

Side windows. Funky and bold.

Kate Spade Pop Up Store (Bryant Park)

The Pond at Bryant Park

Awesome copy and ads!

PopTarts
Consumerism gone bad...

CHARMIN Bathroom experience
Located on 42nd Street between 6th & 7th Ave this year. Unreal how much effort and glamour went into these bathrooms. Do a potty dance on camera, check your email, stroller parking, and of course use a restroom. If you are in town for the holidays I suggest a visit. Also the happiest workers I've seen in a long time--especially given the topic.

Bloomingdales

Press is unimpressed with Bloomingdales windows this year! Check out Racked article and John Legend was there for opening night.

Window Wednesdays: Happy Thanksgiving

2010-11-24T09:07:00.000-05:00

Fossil

Macy's

So excited for Thanksgiving Day parade. They were still setting up these windows when I stopped by. So it's more of a preview-ish.

Children's Book Roundup

2010-11-23T14:47:00.000-05:00

Last week I was able to visit the Original Art show at the Society of Illustrators. Some of my favorites included:

The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale

I honestly LOVED LOVED LOVED this book. It plays homage to the architect greats out there.

The Heart and the Bottle

Really deep, lovely illustrations. Worth a read.

The Extraordinary Mark Twain (According To Susy)

Ed Fotheringham has this great illustrated book! You've seen his illustrations everywhere--I was happy to see them here.

The Fathers Are Coming Home

Some other illustrators I found out about here. Salley Mavor's stitchable style! Serge Bloch.

Some beautiful quotes that were scattered throughout the exhibit.

"No matter how, when, or where kids devour books- and no matter how illustrators are created- this show is a perfect reminder that great artistic talent and transformatives storytelling are truly what it's all about."

-- Laurent Linu, Chair, The Original Art

"A book with no pictures is like a sky with no clouds."

-- Sergio Ruzzier, Juror, The Original Art

Window Wednesdays: Barneys Foodie Holiday Network, Meatpacking Designs

2010-11-16T17:03:00.000-05:00

Target ads in Times Square

Reminds me of Highlights magazine. Can you find NY State and the book title that plays homage to the New Yorker?

Yigal Azrouel
Lots of meatpacking district window designs.

Carlos Miele

Levi's Tailor Shop

Scoop

Diane von Furstenberg

cellphone sleeve holder tree. I was thinking money tree?

Stella McCartney

PUMA Black Store

Matthew Williamson

Barneys

Spoof of Food Network programs. I love the handmade quality to these windows. If you are in NYC definitely see these up close. You must check out the Barneys Foodie Holiday Catalog!

Snapfish Catalog

2010-11-15T16:59:00.000-05:00

The Snapfish holiday catalog has made its way into quite a few homes this week, including mine! How exciting to flip through and notice my design on page 7! See my holiday card collection here.

Window Wednesdays: Winter-esk Windows and Holidays Coming Soon...

2010-11-10T11:59:00.000-05:00

Jet Blue

Coming soon to Bloomingdales!

Crate and Barrel has a Marrimekko Shop in Soho (I must check out) These photos were taken uptown.

Barneys
Give Good Gift

DKNY
Words in the windows...all about winter.

Barneys (sneak peak)
Not sure if you can glimpse into these dark windows. They are spoofing the Food Network in their holiday windows, which are in progress.

Aaron Basha

ETRO

JCREW
Temperatures...

Cool shop in Lower East Side!

Post Marathon---

Window Wednesdays: Around the World...well London

2010-11-03T13:40:00.000-04:00

Came across The Window Display Blog out of London this week. Nice to see great window ideas from across the pond. Enjoy!

Window Wednesdays: Shoeboxes, Rain, Bridal and Microphones

2010-10-27T13:16:00.000-04:00

Bloomingdales

Rain A Tribute to the Beatles on Broadway

Barneys
Loving the Barney's windows. Happy 25th birthday to Barney's Co-op and hwo cool is this installation out of Tod's boxes.

Another UES side store. Just loved the typography & class advertisement.

JCREW Bridal

ING NYC Marathon is November 7th!

Nine West

Tommy Hilfiger

Diesel

Nike Store

I want these NYC running shirts!

Christian Dior

Check out the bag in front!

Sari Victoria Collection for Snapfish

2010-10-26T00:02:00.002-04:00

I am so excited to announce my Sari Victoria Collection for Snapfish. I've been designing up a storm the past few months in order to create an assortment of designs for the holiday season. Below are some thumbnails of the cards. My winter 2010 favorites include 8 Nights of Hanukkah, Touch of Holly, 12 Days of Christmas Notecards, and Merry Chrismukkah. I was recently at the press event to announce the new designer series and was able to see some of the printed pieces LIVE. I recommend a matte finished photo card or stationery card choice for a high end feel to the photocard designs.

To all my UK readers and friends, my designs are available through the Sari Victoria UK Snapfish Collection.

Reminder: Hanukkah sneaks up on the calendar this year, it's December 1st!

**New cards will be added monthly and you can always find a link to these cards on the right hand column of this blog.

Window Wednesdays: Months of the Year

2010-10-20T23:59:00.002-04:00

Was in Philadelphia for work last week and really liked this add campaign at the train station.

Bloomingdales

Diesel

String
Yarn Store on UES. Great logo--popped out to me even though it s a second floor storefront.

Bergdorf Goodman
Windows promoting the WWD new book,WWD: 100 Years, 100 Designers. And in case my photos aren't iconic-candy enough for you. Here is Bergdorf Blog (they are not up to date with windows though!)

Months of the year. How great are the icons representing each month. So creative. So clean. Works well. Interesting they did these windows now--instead of say January 1st.

Rockefeller Radio City Store
I've never seen the Rocketts, and I kind of want to this year!

Window Wednesdays: Patterns and Such

2010-10-13T23:59:00.000-04:00

Bed Bath and Beyond

Levi's

Anthropologie

Diesel

Tommy Hilfiger Store

Cartier

More exhibits to add to my list

2010-10-08T11:22:00.001-04:00

The 30th Original Art Opening Reception (October 21- November 24th) at The Society of Illustrators. I can't believe its that time of year AGAIN. Last year's post. By far my favorite exhibit of the year.

Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen (September 15, 2010–March 14, 2011) at the MOMA

Window Wednesday: Threads, Stitchings, and Flare

2010-10-06T23:59:00.000-04:00

Wow it's been a bit since I posted. I have been having Blogger problems. Anyone else? I finally got my pictures up to share with you...With fall here, I can't help but want to peruse the stores & store windows. I love fall clothing and just the 'stepping out' in the morning takes me back to the days of crisp September mornings waiting for the school bus in my new clothes.

Sukkah City

Target Ads in Subway

Levi's

Shoes, Shoes, Shoes...

Bloomingdale's

Louis Vuitton

Don Perignon
Very Andy Warhol--It is him. Window explained this below.

Camper

Bergdorf Goodman

Loving the embroidered Italy map.

Barnes & Noble
I see this truck almost everyday by my office. I love it!

Exhibits that are calling my name...

2010-09-16T10:14:00.001-04:00

EXHIBITS:
Doug + Mike Starn on the Roof (of the Metropolitan Museum of Art)
I keep running in Central Park and seeing the bamboo structure a top the roof. I have until October 31st!

Sukkot starts next Wednesday night (my favorite holiday) and I can't wait to check out Sukkah City in Union Square. Sept 19-20 will be the finalists and the winner will stand proud during the holiday.

The MOMA has Matissee: Radical Invention until October 11th.

SPEAKERS:
Frank Gehry at the 92nd St Y
Tim Gunn at the 92nd St Y

Contests

2010-08-27T10:19:00.000-04:00

CB2 is looking for the next Selby Space and Daily Candy is looking for the next best thing!

Gilt Groupe: Pre-Target Launch

2010-08-20T14:14:00.000-04:00

S-C-O-R-E---I snapped up these apple plates today over at Gilt Groupe. How perfect for Rosh Hashanah & Jewish New Year hostess gifts! I'm sad the 3 tier tray sold out already. I will have to find a way to get to Target! Or have my parents pick one up for me in the 'burbs. I know Target in Harlem opened, but it's still a distance away. Definitely check out the collection on Gilt though, you can see up close and personal images of everything that Target will be stocking on September 5th.

Window Wednesdays: Icons, Squiggles, and Periodic Tables

2010-08-18T17:12:00.000-04:00

Baccarat

Love the iconic graphics.

Brooks Brothers
Hard at work!

Bergdorf Goodman
John Rombola's Eclectic Eccentric book is features in the Bergdorf Goodman windows. Stunning!

Bloomingdales
My sister and I totally hit up Girl's Night Out. It was amazing! We used their AT YOUR SERVICE shoppers to help us find some great new stuff for fall!

Foot Locker

Homage to back to school and chemistry class!

Lululemon

Pink

Magnificent Baby

2010-08-13T12:10:00.000-04:00

Heading to the National Gift Show on Sunday. It's been forever since I've gone & I'm excited to see all the booths and wonderful new products. Will definitley blog about it here next week.

Especially looking forward to seeing Lauren & Larry of Magnificent Baby! I branded their company awhile back & they are the hottest new item among baby clothing. Magnetic! You can also read about them at Daily Candy Kids. They are at booth 5612 if you want to check them out! I took some images at the Magnificent Baby offices last week.

I am LOVING the new patterns and how the little details I suggested during the branding/production add to the product!

Window Wednesday: Finally NYC gets a Target!

2010-08-11T21:12:00.001-04:00

Keds at the Whitney!?

Cute usage of type to tell people to come over the construction bridge. I love love love the interior of this store. When in NYC check it out!

Finally NYC gets a Target. What did we ever do without one? :-) Beyond---- loving these illustrations in Times Square. Check out Lindsey's blog for pictures of the exterior of the store! Biz Bash has interiors. Bill Brown did the illustrations!

Little BG: Fall/Winter 2010 | 5th and 58th

2010-08-11T20:25:00.000-04:00

Loving Alli Arnold's illustrations for the new Bergdorf Goodman kids catalog! Go Alli, Go!

Window Wednesdays: Message in a Bottle

2010-07-21T16:42:00.000-04:00

Ikea's new Tampa store. Signs inside the furniture displays asked, "Is your home sending you a message?" and then advised that home solutions could be found at the new Tampa store. {images from BizBash}

Ikea

Ann Taylor

Dylan's Candy Bar

Kusmi Tea

Cute new store I stumbled upon!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

It's rare that I get to go to Nordstroms--as it['s a suburban treat. Loved the colors & paint splotches.

Ruben Toledo illustrated these! Speaking of Ruben & Isabel Toledo teamed up to do this towel for Target!

Designer Spotlight: Jamie Elaine Quilts

2010-07-16T11:39:00.001-04:00

I recently attended the wedding of my friend Jamie & Matt. I was blown away by their chuppah. They were married under a beautiful quilt that Jamie made. I'm sure the ceremony was much more meaningful to both of them, because of this added element. I knew Jamie had been working on it, but I was amazed at the end result. I always said I didn't want to be married under an arts & craft project, but this 'my friends' is some impressive work! She does custom orders, check out her facebook and etsy page for some more beautiful images, and one day I hope to be commissioning her for a Jamie original!

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook

2010-07-12T12:07:00.000-04:00

Pre-ordered my Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook today! I happen to know the 'author/cook/baker' Dinah personally and have tested many of these amazing recipes for her. I'm excited to see the book layout. I'm already a fan of the cover.

With this cookbook, dining a la Hogwarts is as easy as Banoffi Pie! With more than 150 easy-to-make recipes, tips, and techniques, you can indulge in spellbindingly delicious meals drawn straight from the pages of your favorite Potter stories, such as:

- Treacle Tart--Harry's favorite dessert
- Molly's Meat Pies--Mrs. Weasley's classic dish
- Kreacher's French Onion Soup
- Pumpkin Pasties--a staple on the Hogwarts Express cart

Window Wednesdays: Stay cool

2010-07-07T14:27:00.000-04:00

I'm melting today..anyone else? Here are a few shots to share, but I've been to busy relaxing in the shade or submerged in a pool to stomp through these 100 degree NYC streets. Hope everyone is staying cool today!

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

2010-07-06T14:13:00.000-04:00

While in London I came across this bag in the Jewish Museum gift shop by Barbara Shaw. Umm look familiar? See my Post from 2008.

Missing my stateside home magazines

2010-06-28T13:20:00.001-04:00

While on my way to London I had a layover in Canada. The best part of this delay was that I was able to grab a few home magazines including House & Home. While most of our favorite finds have been cancelled, Canada as well as the UK have plenty of great home magazines to go around! In London I grabbed some favorites like Livingetc, Ideal Home, ELLE Decoration, and Period Living. Luckily they didn't weigh down my bag to much!

Window Wednesdays: Footie, Knickers, Shopping Carts, Keep Calm

2010-06-23T11:44:00.003-04:00

Creative Stalking

2010-06-18T14:24:00.001-04:00

While in Primrose Hill I spotted this poster in a glasses shop.

I found them! Anthony Burrill has some great posters including my international find.

Papercutting: Famille Summerbelle

2010-06-17T16:05:00.000-04:00

I recently started papercutting. One day I hope to aspire to something as great as this piece!

More at Famille Summerbelle.

Window Wednesdays: London Calling

2010-06-16T18:02:00.000-04:00

So I'm back from London & wanted to start getting these photos organized. I am a bit overwhelmed at how many photos I took. This is just from the first few days. Below you will find some images of Lakeland (kind of a Ikea-Container Store-Bed Bath & Beyond). I was also obsessed with the Borough Market signage. The food itself was beautiful and I have tons of food images. However, Wednesdays are window & store images! Also below includes some well designed storefronts I saw, Cath Kidson, and some illustrative insurance ads. I promise more photos soon. Like I said, overwhelmed.

Burough Market!

Music to Inspire my Day

2010-06-14T12:40:00.000-04:00

While in London I met the musician Yestyn Griffiths of Glass Pear. What a nice guy! I must say I am hooked on his new EP that launched today. Which you can listen to at your desk like me. You may have previously heard his stuff in Grey's Anatomy, Bones, and 90210.

Summer travels

2010-06-10T14:03:00.000-04:00

Back from some traveling within England. I can't wait to share pictures, musings, and windows with all of you! There is so much--where to begin? Stay tuned.

Chesley McLaren for Limelight Marketplace

2010-05-27T11:06:00.001-04:00

It's been awhile since I've seen anything by Chesley McLaren. I couldn't help but snap up this ad, which she illustrated. Speaking of Chesley--- it's amazing what you can find on Facebook. I want to see the originals!

Limelight Marketplace: The old Limelight which was a church>dance club> is now a market of shops! Sounds like a fun new place to explore when I get a moment.

Window Wednesdays: Up in the Air!

2010-05-26T22:37:00.047-04:00

10 minute manicure

Funny, because I ran to get a mani/pedi at lunch before my travels!

Life is Good Store

Article I remember reading from Inc. Magazine about Life is good.

Best Buy express machine

Sky mall machine

Starbucks

Love the illustrations!

Sue Venir...
Had to whip out my camera for this one!

Travel + Leisure store

Random truck. Cool visual!

Victoria Secret

Prada

So Mad Men!

Bo Concept

Airline inspired!