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Austin Kleon Signs Steal Like an Artist at Changing Hands Bookstore Tonight
April 26, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
The Internet has changed a lot of the ways we do business. You can pay bills online, buy cars online, meet friends online, and maybe, if you're lucky, live out...
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Tabitha Myers' Small, Cool Living in 559 Square Feet
April 24, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Jessica TestaTabitha MyersFor Tabitha Myers, colonial decor is too often associated with austere halls, play-it-safe art and conservative neutrals. To her, colonial means bright, adventurous colors and and cheeky prints...
Three Must-See Events During Phoenix Urban Design Week
April 06, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
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Chris Bale and Travis Smith on Modern Design, Modern Bears, and Their Appearance this Friday at Metro Retro
March 29, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Modern BearIf you ever find yourself struck by an idea while sitting poolside at the Arizona Biltmore, chances are you should pursue it. It worked for Irving Berlin, who composed...
Raven Cruz on Poster Design, Olly Moss, and Winning a 2012 ADDY Award
March 26, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
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AIGA Brings Typeface Documentary and the Movable Type Truck to Phoenix Next Week
March 22, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Nick ShermanTypography fans are in for a treat: AIGA is hosting two events next week that celebrate the ol' printing press. On Monday, AIGA's monthly FilmBar series offers a screening...
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Solar Panels Headed to Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
March 15, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
FLW FoundationIt must have been intimidating. Less than six weeks on the job and Sean Malone, CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, had to announce that he was installing...
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Five Must-See Authors at the Tucson Festival of Books
March 08, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
http://www.ronarad.co.uk/Bookshelf: "Oh, the farmer and the cowman should be friends" by Ron Arad?Take note, book nerds. The literary world is descending on Tucson this weekend, and it's bringing more than...
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PURL to Host Phoenix Urban Design Week in April
March 01, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
?This April, ASU's Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory is bringing together creatives, academics and urban planners for a week of discussions on Phoenix's problems and potential. The first-ever Phoenix Urban Design...
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Arizona Stationery by Orange & Park
February 29, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
?Fab.com is showing a little love for the Grand Canyon State. Orange & Park, a California-based stationery and print shop, is featured on the crack-like flash sale site through Friday, selling its...
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Between the Folds: Vanessa Gould's Origami Documentary to Screen at FilmBar
February 23, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
?Academic types talk a lot about the intersection of art and science -- about how artists can add depth to their work using scientific concepts and vice-versa. But few fields are...
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13 Design Treasures Spotted During Modernism Week in Palm Springs
February 22, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Photo by Jessica Testa?Phoenix's annual Modernism Week is still a month away, but Palm Springs Modernism Week is raging on just four-and-a-half hours away. The city of Palm Springs, whose...
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Four Must-See Events During Modern Phoenix Week
February 17, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Mark your Frank Lloyd Wright wall calendars, Phoenix. Tickets are on sale for the annual Modern Phoenix Home Tour, centerpiece of the design spectacle Modern Phoenix Week. This year's tour...
Five Easy Design Projects with Exotic Prints from SAS Fabrics by the Pound
February 09, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
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Phoenix Designers to Open a Pop-Up Shop During Modernism Week in Palm Springs
February 02, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
courtesy of Modern BearPack your bags, Phoenix. There's never been a better time to escape to Palm Springs. Not only will Modernism Week be filling the desert city with 11...
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Building a Gallery Wall with Jennifer Nestlerode
January 26, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
photo by Alex Clauss?Southwestern dcor doesn't have to be all terracotta and turquoise. Just ask local blogger Jennifer Nestlerode, an ASU student and Phoenix transplant who's determined to prove that...
AIGA Arizona Teams Up with FilmBar for a Monthly Movie Series
January 12, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
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Five Home Design Trends We're Excited to Try in 2012
January 05, 2012 in Jackalope Ranch
Photo sources (in numerical order): Dottir and Sonur, West Elm, Molla Space, Wedgwood, DwellStudio.?The best decor trends complement an already-established style. The worst decor trends make you want to gag...
