The Grit

Bellroy Wallet

Nathan — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:47:45 +0000

I want this wallet just for the packaging.

Link

Generic Surplus Shoes

Nathan — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:50:24 +0000

Picked up these shoes last year and have been diggin their scholarly vibe ever since. Currently my go to pair.

You can check out their 2011 line here

City of Hamilton ad doc from 1940′s

Nathan — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:04:20 +0000

This 40′s era mini promotional documentary for Hamilton played to my inner Ontario history geek. Highlights include a ship captain smoking his pipe talking about where he likes to drop his anchor, people swimming in Hamilton port and Toronto not being on the map of Canada.

Portrait of a City from Brian Potstra on Vimeo.

via @BestMadeCo

Photos of tube TVs turning off by Stephan Tillmans

Nathan — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:50:23 +0000

An alluring series that captures analog yet digital shapes and textures the moment a tube TV turns off.

Link by Stephan Tillmans

Foggy Bay

Nathan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:07:38 +0000

On my way to work this morning.

Toronto Transit used to look sexy

Nathan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:54:35 +0000

Photos from when the TTC subways were new. Can’t help but think of 2001.

This shot of King Station that I go through every morning makes me wish I was commuting in the 60′s:

Near Castle Frank Station looked like a sci-fi dream:

via BlogTO

Spring is in the Air

Nathan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 04:25:05 +0000

A simple iPhone wall paper made by yours truly. Shot around Lake Matheson, NZ.

Click image to download

Dioramas by Serial Cut

Nathan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:48:24 +0000

These dioramas from Serial Cut remind me of the 3rd point perspective feel from Vimeo mixed with memories of childhood popup books.

Check out the rest of their portfolio >>

Live the Language – Cities & Type

Nathan — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:54:26 +0000

EF – Live The Language – Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.

These 4 shorts, promoting a study abroad program, beautifully capture Beijing, Paris, London and Barcelona. Along with impeccable type work by Albin Holmqvist and direction from Gustav Johansson and Niklas Johansson, my bags are screaming out to be packed.