Author: Rebecca Healy

My goal is to help you find meaningful work, enjoy the heck out of it, and earn more money.

A 178 Sq Ft foot in the door

Post author By Rebecca Healy
Post date February 11, 2010
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Did you see this today in the New York Times? A young designer, Zach Motl, came to New York – before he knew he wanted to be a designer – and decorated his 178 square feet apartment.

He discovered a job at Robert Couturier & Associates, the upscale architecture and design firm as a junior designer. The ad stated applicants needed three years’ experience and knowledge of AutoCAD, the computer drafting program. Mr. Motl didn’t meet any of the requirements, but he did have pictures of his apartment.

And he got the job.

Character Quotes

Come Together/Fall Apart

“We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart.”

– Pema Chödrön (via The Mindfulist)

Character Design2

Mr. Darcy Proposal

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Pride and Prejudice fans will love this! Such sweet romance…

$11, Mr Darcy Proposal Dish Towel via Design Mom.

Character Style

Recycled Canvas Carryall

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Worn-in canvas that is over sixty years old and salvaged from a WWII military duffel bag is now an everyday tote bag.

$48, Forest Bound.

Character Style

A Cowboy, Baby

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I think the cowboy boot is such a cute trend. I love these for Spring paired with some short-shorts. How could you dare not walk with a cowboy swagger?!

$1165, Star Zip Very Distressed Ankle Boots by Golden Goose (left); $208, Tatiana-Southwest Bootie by Pour La Victoire.

Character Style

Red Feather

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I like colorful accessories because if you have a mostly neutral closet like I do (full of grays and blacks), it’s an easy way to bring a lot of change.

$39, Yo Design at Supermarket.

Character Design2

Nooosugar

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Beautiful tapestries from dutch designer Nooosugar.

Art & Photography Character

It’s All Right

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Vintage graphics by Stéphane Massa-Bidal also known as Rétrofuturs. I like 50s styling and optimism.

Character Finds Things to Do

Paper Masquerade

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I think it would be worth it to throw a masquerade party just to wear this paper owl mask. How gorgeous and fun!

Paper-Cut-Project via Oh Joy!

Character Style

Acid Rain & Glacier Bags

Acidrain

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I love the irreverence of these bags, but that their neutral colors mean you could pair them with any outfit.

$331, Acid Rain Suede Grocery Bag by Twelfth St. by Cythina Vincent (top); $68, Glacier Pocket Tote by Shabd (bottom).

Character Finds

Self-Promotional Calendar, c. 1970

Post author By Rebecca Healy
Post date February 5, 2010
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Love the numbers on this 1970 self-promotional calendar designed by Terzostudio (Giorgio Tramontini) and how the bleed or smear into the next. Creates a sense of motion and time lapsing… wish it were for sale today!

via Grain Edit.

Character Design2

Pure Love

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Should this beautiful all-white house be in a row of other modern houses, it wouldn’t look twice as cool.

I am also adoring the Robert Indiana Love print. Ryan and I were in Philly recently for a wedding and got to see the statue from afar several times.

Via MadeByGirl.