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Lesson Learning: Competition is good (maybe)

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and chatting with other bloggers/designers about this idea that “competition is good for business”. Some days I think that statement is right one and other days I feel it’s so far from the truth. Competition can be the biggest motivator IF you have a base in reality. Once you let your guard down to unrealistic expectations, the game is thrown way off.

The internet world is bustling with creative individuals, many of them putting themselves out there and sharing their personal work or curations. I’m finding its extremely difficult to stand out amongst the masses and when you’re feeling a little beaten down to begin with…its tough to stay grounded.

I’m curious how you guys pull the inspiration out of all the clutter and how you keep grounded when everyone else seems to be killin’ it. Thoughts on internet competition??

Here’s another good post about internet competition and stepping up your game when it comes to using Pinterest. (Thanks Decor8!)

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I really really love this ensemble showcased in theΒ Blooming Leopold A/W 2012-13 look book. That top is just stunning! Click here for more images and to see more dip dying/marble dying greatness!

Notable No.6

Notables this week:
1. Sydney home of Gemma Cagnacci and Andrew Meehan
2. This beach house photographed by Dabito of Old Brand New
3. This blog is filled with eye candy. (Yvonne Kone)
4. Squash the restless work feeling
5. Color prints by Debbie Carlos
6. Johnny Battles and chocolate
7. Why you should drink warm lemon water πŸ™‚
8. I think I might be doing some Christmas shopping at Father Rabbit
9. Porcelain fortune cookies from OBJECT

Polaroids by Bernadette Pascua

Have you guys heard of the blog called DECADE? This beautiful fashion focused blog is curated by illustrator Bernadette Pascua. (who lives in New York). Her notable work pulls heavy inspiration from the fashion industry and she has mastered incorporating watercolor with illustration. Such great work. Please stop here to see her illustration work.

However, while scrolling through Bernadette’s blog, I was captivated by the simple snapshots taken with a polaroid camera. Super simple, sophisticated glimpses into the fashion industry.

 

Inspired By: Ina Jang

Ina Jang, a recent grade is just killing it! Her work is beyond unique and the simplicity in each image stole my heart. You can read more about Ina here, and see more of her work here.

Totokaelo : Object Art

My new favorite online little shop –> Totokaelo. I’d really love one of everything. Such a great curation of hand-made lovelies!

Inspired by: Sonia Castillo

I recently stumbled upon the work of Sonia CastilloΒ (based in Madrid) and fell in love with the use of image and color. You can tell the color pairings were made by someone with a eye that’s sensitive to perfect combinations. Sooo nice!

This project: Next Triangle Step (cover designs for a travel guide)

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