SS2011 Inspiration: The Desert

April 14, 2011

Written by Meg

All images from The Desert – from a volume in the LIFE Nature Library,
by A. Starker Leopold and the Editors of LIFE, published 1964

I’m not sure why, but for some reason when I go thrift stores I seem to beeline for the books. I think it’s because I once found some really amazing vintage sewing books and I’m hoping I’ll find more? Whatever the case I love old books. Especially ones with amazing photography.

I found this one a few months ago, and I couldn’t put it down. As you know, I’ve been really inspired by this poem, and as a result I am so drawn to all things dry and dusty. And these pictures just spoke to me. I love the textures of not only the landscapes themselves, but of the grainy photographs. I love the colours, I love the arid atmosphere.

About Author

Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.