Since today is the first day of fall, I have absolutely nothing to contribute other than saying “and?“. It has been an extremely tiring day but I am surviving by embracing our age-old friend, the ampersand. What is so great about typographic culture becoming more popular is the ability for typography to be embraced thoroughly in retail. I can’t tell you how many times I have walked into a home decor store and found ampersand accents or other decor items. Type is definitely influencing life a lot more during the digital age than ever. I have absolutely no complaints. I have put together a few of my favorite ampersand items in an ampersand wish list from eight inspiring independent artists. Hopefully you will find them as inspiring as I have.
1. Ampersand Necklace by cafcaf | 2. Ampersand Pillow 14×14 inch by countercouturedesign | 3. Land of Ampersand print by thewheatfield | 4. Ampersand Tote by brightbeige | 5. Ampersand print by hayesdesigns | 6. Ampersand Wedding Invite by PuddleduckDesigns520
What’s your favorite type character?
I love the typography “movement” that is afoot. I have loved typography for a long time, and love to know that I’m not a total nerd-bomber for loving it. I would have to say that my favorite characters are these little guys: { and }. I don’ know why, but I <3 them.
I know! It’s so grand to be a type-nerd and not stand out too badly now 🙂
I love ampersands! My desktop right now is an ampersand desktop that you posted!! http://static-romance.org/2009/inspiration/45-typography-inspired-wallpapers
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