I’ve been loving the Studio on Fire blog, Beast Pieces for the past few weeks as they’ve been updating more frequently with current projects. Their advice for preparing files and choosing inks and papers for letterpress and other printing is proving quite invaluable… definitely bookmark this as a great resource.

The work shown above completely blew me away. (Of course, most of their work does but this… wow.) They were commissioned to design an engagement book consisting of a collection of emails between a couple that were eventually letterpress printed and bound. I especially love that blind impression on the french folds. Gorgeous work.

Dug out the first piece I bought from Crispin & Basilio and remembered to recheck for Spring 2009. Loved nearly everything.

Flickr user Daily Poetics has a fantastic set of photographs of vintage epherma. Old school typography makes me happy. (via Twig & Thistle)

The insanely talented Louise Fili has just launched her new website and has updated her portfolio to include lots of her newer work. Needless to say, it’s totally gorgeous. I especially loved the identity she designed for the restaurant Bedford Post. (pictured above) The typography alone is gorgeous and the postage stamp illustration is so beautiful.

Also launched is a blog which is sure to be a new daily read for me! (via Jessica Hische)

More Johnny Miller… this time you’ll recognize his work for Martha Stewart. I love how the work looks so different but you can still tell it’s him.

Spied the portfolio of Johnny Miller and recognized his fabulous work for Kate Spade. Who doesn’t love a bit of retro collage? (via Armas Design)

I’ve just been obsessing over this archive ever since 100 Layer Cake’s post on Friday. IAMPETH is the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting. Their official website showcases historic specimens of their members’ work as well as gorgeous scans of rare books. Can’t get enough.

Wishing you all a very happy Valentine’s Day. Loved these cookies from the roundup over at Martha Moments. xoxo

Suno New York’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection is completely drool-worthy. Love the mix of prints and vibrant color. What’s even better is that each piece is made from vintage Kenyan kangas. Suno designer Max Osterweis has been collecting Kenyan kangas for some time and began making these pieces from the vintage cloth. Each piece is produced in Kenya by Kenyan artisans in small shops based on designs originating in New York. The result is a collection of 1000 unique and individually numbered pieces. According to the Pipeline, the range for this collection is $95-$595 and will be available at Opening Ceremony in NYC and LA. (via Refinery29 Pipeline)

Feeling the easy, slouchy, laid-back looks at Rag & Bone.

Lovely palette, loving the mixing of black and white stripes with that metallic texture at Rachel Roy. (And holy orange floral print!)

Loved the prints and ruffles at Doo.Ri.