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Paper inspired web design

{ posted by Whitney, web developer }

Being a web developer at a company that has an obsession with paper, I am started to get the bug. All the colors, textures, weights, and not to mention a million different ways to say white, it is hard to not appreciate the beauty of printing. So I found a few sites that are inspired by paper.

13 Creative

Anthropologie

Carbonica

Design Sponge

Freepeople

The Lakeside Heritage Society, Inc.

The World of Beatrix Potter

Pain is Good

Spoon Graphics

Team Green

Terrain

Kids clothing on the web

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

We have started a project for a friend's kids consignment shop. To get some juices flowing I went through and found some kid inspired shops online. Some are too cute not to share. They also have a lot of spring outfits up, which helps warms things up in Philadelphia as we prepare for another storm!

http://www.gymboree.com/

http://www.kikiandbree.com/

http://www.katequinnorganics.com/

http://www.sckoon.com/

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/

Firefox Personas

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

I decided to upgrade my Firefox web browser today to version 3.6. I am really excited about this new release because in the words of typekit.com, "It represents a significant milestone in the ongoing story of fonts on the web. This marks the first browser to support the emerging Web Open Font Format, or WOFF." This is very exciting for the web in general, but when I opened my update, Firefox did something I was not ready for. It asked me to choose my "persona," which is basically like a skin. It has thousands to choose from — I was classic and went with GreyDay.

{ all images via Personas }

free colorful Wordpress themes

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

I have recently been falling in love with Wordpress. Especially with all the FREE resources out there, how can you not love it? Here are a few colorful themes I have come across recently. Enjoy!

{ An Art Theme }

{ Notepad Chaos }

{ Peaceful Rush Theme }

{ Blue Bird Theme }

{ Diary Online }

{ Family Theme }

{ Soft Floral Theme }

{ Art Theme }

Katalina Jewelry

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

While doing my Christmas shopping on Etsy I came across a few things that I would not mind having for myself. There is something about handmade that you just can't match anywhere else.

My favorite at the moment? This jewelry made by Katalina Jewelry — it is so unique and beautiful. 

Her beautiful pieces are on my wish list, but I am sure you will agree that you could find something on Etsy for anyone on your list.

What is your favorite Etsy find?

Eco-web Design

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

I get a green e-letter every week and I love reading it — there are a lot of great resources and links to eco-friendly sites. Being green has become a very hot topic and some of the sites with a green innovative have started to shine in the web design community. Here are a few of my favorites:

DropBags

ecoki

EnviraMedia

Footsteps

Network Green

Tapada de Mafra

Urban Forest Project

web design catching up to print

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

Within the web you see mostly the same ten "web-safe" fonts... not because web designers are boring, but because until recently we were limited. With some new technology coming out, we are now able to embed fonts within a site. There are still some cross browser issues, but we are definitely on the right track. To learn more check out http://www.fontembedding.com/.

Here are a few cool free fonts that I look forward to being able to use in upcoming site designs.

{ Evolution }

{ Goudy Bookletter }

{ Verily Serif Moon }

10 "classic white" websites

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

While I do enjoy colorful websites, there is something to be said for a simple white background and a great layout. It is calming, clear, and absolutely beautiful. Here is a list of ten that I really enjoy.

http://www.anthos.info/

http://www.jaboh.it/

http://getfinch.com/

http://www.montylounge.com/

http://www.macvaerk.com/who/

http://jontangerine.com/

http://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/

http://www.theinfantree.com/2009/08/honeybee-gardens/

http://www.frieze.com/magazine/

http://www.rikcatindustries.com/

rainy day fix

{ posted by Whitney, web designer }

Over the weekend it was very cold and rainy here in the city of Philadelphia. After wearing wet shoes all day for two days in a row I decided it was time to fix the problem. To my surprise I found a lot of options when it came to a great rain boot. Of course there is the standard yellow (which, in a way, I love) and then so much more — everything from a fun citrus theme to polka dots. Here are a few of the options I found at Target.

 

 

{ all images via Target }