2010 Most Influential (Part One)

It's that time of year when we take a look back at the past year and have a little fun reminiscing, to see what really made our hearts flutter and think about what was the most influential in the design/art/craft world.   With so much inspiration, it was hard to pick just a few.  Here is part one of what should be a three or four part post.

Online Magazines

Sweet Paul

Online magazines were huge this year, and probably the most influential and popular.  With the help of sites such as issue.com, creating an online magazine has made it a lot easier and affordable to make your own publication. From New York stylists to talented DIY-ers, these indie-publications are fun and filled with inspiration!




Illustrated Vintage Garlands

Illustrated garlands that have been gracing our pages for the past year are continuing to inspire on paper goods, decals and even logos.  (Top to Bottom)  1. Humunuku,  2. Rifle Paper Company, 3. Shanna Murray



Succulents and Air Plants

Succulents and air plants have had a huge influence this year from bridal bouquets to holiday wreaths.  Florists such as Flora Grubb out of San Francisco have really stood out with their beautiful vertical living wall gardens designs and wedding bouquets; ceramic designer Mudpuppy has made unique planters for the tillandsia.  (Clockwise)  1. Vertical Living Gardens,  2. Tortoise Loves Donkey, 3. Mudpuppy



Bunting + Garlands

Garlands and bunting were everywhere from children's bedrooms to wedding parties.  Definitely a fun accessory to make a place happy and festive!  1. Bliss in a Teacup. 2. Purl Soho


Flags

I love the cake flags.  I first spotted them on Make Something on a beautiful cake (above) designed by Nikole Herriott. Now they are everywhere! 1. Herriott Grace, 2. Project Wedding


Colourful Triangles

Triangles, pyramids, whatever you call them, they are colourful and inspiring!  (Above)  1. Matt. W. Moore


The Colour Yellow

Yellow seemed to be the colour I remember popping up so much in magazines and online this year.  It's such a great colour to use as an accent.  From the top:  1.  Canapé Ruché by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset; 2.  Fauteuil Flax by Philippe Nigro, Ligne Roset; 3.  Seahorse Pillow, by Thomas Paul


Instant Film + Polaroids

Instant film lovers dreams came true this year thanks to an incredibly devoted group of folks behind The Impossible Project.  On March 22nd, at a press conference at the International Center of Photography in New York, The Impossible Project unveiled its first analog instant film for use with traditional Polaroid cameras.  It sent the world of instant film lovers buzzing.  (Above):   "Succulent", Brian Henry, USA



Crafty Industrial

Real Living Magazine featured this "Crafty Industrial" look this past year which inspired us to create a work space studio that was affordable and fun!  (Above)  Real Living Magazine


Restored Vintage Trailers

The restored vintage trailer has been around for a while now, but it just keeps on getting better and better, as seen here at the hotel, El Cosmico with it's Texas-inspired decor.  (Above) El Cosmico.


Stripes

 

Stripes keep popping up in our world, and we keep loving them more and more.  The Pendleton and Hudson's Bay blankets have never been more coveted.  (Above):  El Cosmico and Anthropologie.

Stay tuned for Part Two!

Read our previous years' most influential:

2009 Most Influential
2008 Most Influential
2007 Most Influential
2006 (Best of '06))
2005 (Best of '05)