whoa. stunning imagery- also check out the special set/contraption Heinz Maier created to do these. amazing!

More info here and here. (via trendland)

Read more about these images by William Miller here. (via itsnicethat)

ALoha! I’m sad to say, it’s my last day of my little “Pintermission”, but I’m hoping to take in as much fun in the sun while I can. Thanks to everyone that’s been following on Instagram (@happymundane) and Twitter. Here’s a few recaps of some of my favorite moments from the past week (see y’all back on wednesday!):

April is unexpectedly becoming a big travel month for me (you may recall I just got back from a fun trip to Arizona last week.) Well, on my way home, I received a very interesting email from the cool folks at Honda (the car peeps.) Now y’all know I’m addicted to Pinterest- apparently so much so, that I recently made Mashable’s list of top ten most followed men on Pinterest (along with fellow blog pal, Will).

Anyway, back to Honda. So Honda’s latest campaign for their new CR-V is all about the “Leap List.” Basically, they’re encouraging you to make a list of things you want to do, then get outside (what? the sun? huh?) and Do It (and I suppose Honda would like you to kindly consider a CR-V to help you do that!)

Pinterest basically acts as sort of a visual way of making that type of “list”- you pin things you want to do, or make, or dream of, get inspired by, etc… So Honda challenged me, along with a few other Pinners, to have a “Pintermission.” Take a full day off from “pinning” on the computer (yes, hands up and step away) and go out and do something/anything that I’ve pinned. The best part is, they are willing to sponsor it by giving me $500.

So, I’m like… um….. OKAY??!!! YES PLEASE!

What would I do if given $500 to do something I’d pinned about you might ask? Well … If you’ve followed this blog for awhile, you can probably guess… GO BACK TO HAWAII?!!…. like… NOW. duh?

So that’s what I’m doing (woo hoo!) Got me a quick last minute deal, cashed in some miles and points and I’m off to da islands! Unfortunately Honda is not giving me a CR-V, but I think I’ll get over it… (while sipping my mai tai…)

As part of the deal, I will be pinning what I do to this designated board they set up on Pinterest.

BUT!! I want you to come with me! (well, at least virtually) so please also follow me and my island shenanigans (like last time) on Instagram (@happymundane) and Twitter. I’ll still be posting here, but it might be sporadic since I may (or may not) be frequently found on the beach… sipping mai tais…(did I say that already?) See you soon. Aloha!

Polka dots, stripes, and checkerboard oh my!

Laser engraved patterns on your cuttlery? Well why not? yes please! (and they come in gold too!) There’s also a houndstooth and plaid as well.

Designed by Hiroki Yoshitomi for Perrocaliente. Available here ,here and here (japanese text only).

Loving the Mano collection designed by Jeanette List Amstrup. The organic shpes, bamboo tops and happy colors feel so fresh for spring. Available here.

Thanks to everyone that followed my recent road trip via instagram and twitter (@happymundane for both). For any of you that missed it, here’s some of my fav pics.

Browsing through my local surf shop this weekend, I spotted a little stack of these booklet/zines on the way out. It was created by Billabong Girls and Foam magazine and called “I’ll go if you go.” I loved the fun, bright colorful graphics and interesting profiles.

Check out the full book online here.

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on a proper “roooooad triiiiiip!” New inspirations are always to be found and it’s even better when you get to share them with a good group of friends. So… that’s what me and the J3 crew are doing for the next few days. We’re heading out to the great blue yonder! I’d love for you to join me, so please check my twitter and instagram feeds (@happymundane) as I’ll be frequently updating whatever mischief and/or inappropriate nonsense we may get ourselves into… image by Jonathan Lo

Last weekend I stopped by the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, to check out the John Baldessari print retrospective. Baldessari has been a big influence on my own as a graphic designer, and it was so inspiring to check out the art close up. His most recent work takes his collages one step further by adding dimension. At first glance the pieces appear flat, but upon closer inspection, you realize they are actually composed of different layers.

Another interesting thing I didn’t know before, was that Southern California has always been his home. He studied in San Diego as well as taught here too. If you get a chance to come down to La Jolla, definitely stop by the museum. The exhibition is on through May 13th, 2012. More info here. (images via)

ugh…damn you mad men. it’s been a week and it’s STILL stuck in my head.
but it’s friday! let’s all do a mildly inappropriate dance!

Two great tastes that taste great together! OMG. So excited that elephant ceramics and west elm have collaborated for this small collection! Ok, excuse me, I have to run to west elm. like. NOW. get them here.

With April quickly approaching, I’m totally ready for some warm spring tones mixed with brights. This editorial in the April 2012 Elle Decoration UK is just the ticket to get inspired! (photography by Kristin Perers and styling by Hannah Simmons for Elle Decoration UK)

artist: Lana Del Rey

So have you seen fashion photographer extraordinaire Mario Testino‘s home in the March 2012 American Vogue? yeah… It would be all kinds of awesome and amazing. So in love with all the artwork! Check out the entire photo spread and article featuring model Natalia Vodianova here. (via)

artist: Marina and the Diamonds

Awesome film by Luis Urculo to celebrate the opening of Zara’s new flagship on 5th ave. Check out more of his inspired work via his site.