Design is truly everywhere, and inspiration often accompanies it. Take a look at these photos from Florence and Cinque Terre, in Italy:

Amazing entry...and dog

This is a gate to a house. Someone has gone to an awful lot of trouble to nurse this thick hedge up, over, and around the simple iron gate. Look closely, and you can make out a neighborhood dog trotting by.

Next we have a great shot of asymmetrical shutters. Did they swing them open, yet opposite, on purpose? Design with intent? A sense of humor? Or just an accident? Who’s to say?

love that rhythm

If I keep my eyes open and look, I see great design all around. I see it in this photo of grapes below, with the straight red edge of the mystery object behind them, and the wonderful blue ocean beyond. Bright greens, reds, and blues are predicted to be among the most popular hues for 2010. They are happy, optimistic colors that will surely reflect the improving economy that is bound to come again. Until then, we will just have to find our fun wherever we can get it. Most importantly, keep looking!

grapes

All photos by Chelsea Livingston.