happy 2010

I love the start of a new year – making goals, cleaning out closets, starting afresh.

In honor of a new year, good design, and not being certain what lies ahead, I think it apropos to share this book with you by my favorite writer/illustrator, Maira Kalman. My brother gave it to my mom for Christmas and I poured over it at any chance I got (I need to order one for myself). The writing is brilliant, the illustrations divine. Ms. Kalman begins by saying:

What is this book?
What is anything?
Who am I?
Who are You
Stop it.
Forget it.
This is a year in my life.
Profusely illustrated.
Abounding with anguish, confusion, bits of wisdom.
Musings, meanderings, buckets of joie de vivre and restful sojourns...Isn't that what we all need, "...musings, meanderings, buckets of joie de vivre and restful sojourns..?"

Happy New Year. Thank you for all your support and kind words as Kristin and I started this blog last year. Here's to a fabulous 2010!

Update on 01.2.2010 by Blonde Designs

My friend, Brooke, and I must be on the same wavelength! Check out more Maria Kalman here.

Comments

[Elizabeth E.]

Do you follow her column in the New York Times? This month's post was the last in a series of monthly posts at that newspaper. She says she'll publish a book of the columns next year--can hardly wait. I love her work!

[brooke]

So funny Angie.. we are totally on the same page. I've been wanting The Principles of Uncertainty for some time now! Happy 2010!

[Blonde Designs]

My friend, Brooke, over at Inchmark turned me on to Maira Kalman's monthly post in the NY Times. I agree with you, I can't wait for all her columns to be compiled in a book!

[Petit Filoux]

Looks lovely! Happy new year to you too x