collections / ampersands:

September 15, 2010

ampersands.
there is something so special about each one,
the shape and design are unique in their own way.

hope you like this collection of ampersands!



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34 hello's:

Kimmay said...

I am slightly embarrassed to say that I had no idea that "the and sign" was really called an ampersand. NO IDEA. Thanks for the pretty pictures and a little Wednesday education :) xo

couturerin said...

ha ha i had no idea it had a name either

Christine Edwards said...

I definitely have a "thing" for ampersands...thanks for posting all of these lovelies. I had my hopes up with the ID chart, but see it's still sold out. sigh!

Mary said...

What a fabulous post! I love all these ampersands - so lovely. Great collection.

Michelle (michabella) said...

LOVE THIS! Def didn't know what an ampersand was til now! <333

Lillian Chang said...

I just bought a big ampersand sign at the Rose Bowl flea last Sunday and LOVE it :) It's one of my favorite pieces in my new place!! This post is so timely! :)
Love ampersands :)

Everton Terrace said...

Very fun. I like the promise and possibility of an ampersand. That ring is quite cool.

Dear Evie said...

I love the 'carry case' ampersand. :D

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

i might be the 5th person on this list that didn't know that sign was called that. i always called it the "and" sign! either way, i love all these pieces! happy wednesday. :)

Dancing Branflake said...

You always make the seemingly mundane things be completely fun and novel. Love these finds- super cute!

amy said...

These ampersands are wonderful!

Sera Pie said...

I love the pillow!!

Shalini said...

Andfinity

Jessica Zigenis said...

That Ugmonk t-shirt brand is amazing. I can't wait to order one. Thanks for sharing!

Ana Degenaar said...

I'm crazy about ampersands!

Iris said...

Isn't the name alone just wonderful?! I used a stylised ampersand in my wedding invitation, it is such a symbolic sign.

Annabelle said...

We love the ampersand! It became the focus of our store name & branding. Thanks for this collection... I think I need an ampersand carrying case now.

Mrs. Limestone said...

I want that lighted amperstand!! LOVE IT!

Wild and Precious said...

what an awesome post - so creative and lovely. the tshirts are great! love the eye charts too!!

p.s. have a little surprise on my blog today for all the blogs i have ever "wiggled"-- of course that includes you! xo

Melody said...

I love ampersands and I'm seriously coveting...well, everything in this post.

Kristi said...

What a fabulous collection of ampersands...I adore it!

sarah said...

ampersands are so cute! haha!!! i love all of these!!!

kelly ann said...

oh gosh, i love this post! :)

katie said...

what an awesome collection of pictures! it is such an interesting character. i really like the tees!

honey my heart said...

the ampersand is one of my favorite symbols. i really like the necklace :)

Kate@MagnoliaRouge said...

Great collection - I love the Ampersand!! Especially love the one hanging from the chain!

ray guy said...

have you seen this one by Dan Beckemeyer? He does illustrations with ampersands and food groups. So fun!

http://www.ifiwereaguy.com/?p=298

BLISSFUL BROWSING said...

I LOVE ampersands - thank you for this post. very cute!

molly said...

oh, that eye chart! rivalled only by the clutch. sigh...

s. said...

love it!
but why do we love the ampersand so much?? i just don't know but i love it so very much.

vincent sandoval said...

I am now obsessed with those shirts and light up &.

s a m said...

danni, I ordered the Isette necklace for a friend who had recently gone through a break up.

I think its such a wonderful symbol for someone who is staring a new phase in their life because "and" means there is somthing more to come.

The Design Boards said...

I've loved ampersands since I was a little kid and I had one in my room hanging above my door. It had belonged to my mom when she was young. I wish I still had that now. I remember being little and having no idea what it was but really loving the way it looked!

Sheila said...

Wow, I suddenly feel less 'weird' - I LOVE ampersands, on so many levels - and it's great to discover I'm not the only one.