Whimsical meets Minimal

I recently came across the work of illustrator/printmaker Sanna Annukka - how fabulous! I've recently hit a bit of a block with one of my projects for school: I'm designing a playbill/poster/direct mail piece for the movie Amelie…my goal is to evoke a sense of whimsy and fantasy, yet to do so while still sticking to my personal aesthetic of clean, minimal, and simple design. Whimsical yet minimal? I think Sanna's work nails it.

What great energy in these 3 proud little roosters.


I've been thinking of trying my hand at patterns and textile design…I love how the colors pop in this one.

life's a beach

Off to Bald Head for a mini-Brewster family vacation! This is one of my favorite places to be - and these are by far my most favorite people to be with. Unfortunately I'm just here for the weekend (and even more unfortunately, I have to work) but I've already squeezed in kayaking, croquet, and (of course) plenty of time reading on the beach. With a new work station set-up like this, it'll be hard to leave!

Ta da!

Welcome to my new little blog! After realizing I spend way too much time reading other designers' blogs, I decided it was time to take the leap myself. Here I'll share all things I find entertaining and inspiring...and (of course) the progress of third floor press, the very-small and very-new stationery and invitation studio of Abby Brewster.

To get things rolling, here are a few tfp personal favorites...enjoy!