Monday, August 25, 2008

{ back-to-cool... }


If you share my love of vintage school supplies, I encourage you to take a field trip over to Uppercase and take a gander at their much anticipated exhibit, Old School, which celebrates the aesthetics of 20th century education through exhibition and curated objects. 

the icing on the cake by uppercaseyyc.

Inspired by vintage school memorabilia including, flash cards, chalk, crayons, science fairs, class photos...you name it...the exhibition includes over 80 works of art by some of my favorite artists.

ambience by uppercaseyyc.

Classroom by uppercaseyyc.

Classic by uppercaseyyc.

I'm inspired to borrow some of the many clever ideas spotted here. I envision a kids' arts and crafts party with an old school twist in my daughter's future...

DSC_7153 by uppercaseyyc.
add pertinent details for cute invitations

goodies by uppercaseyyc.
fun and easy treats

dixie cups by uppercaseyyc.

Old School erasers by uppercaseyyc.
Gather a few favorite school supplies and fill mini lunch boxes or tins (available at the $1 store) to create cute favors.


English Lit by uppercaseyyc.

I must admit, my daughter and I were feeling too cool for school when we saw this typewriter featured in the exhibit. {Good eye Oma and Opa!}

There's so much more to see...grab your permission slips and check out all the artwork featured here. The exhibit is also documented in a commemorative book. If that isn't enough, you can get your school supply fix here.

11 comments:

  1. please sirAugust 25, 2008 at 10:41 AM

    These are SO great - love everything about it! Also, just put a post up discussing where you live and what you like about it - would love your input!

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  2. KaseyAugust 25, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    wow, love all the treasures!
    also, love the typewriter.
    k-

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  3. JuliaAugust 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    There were so many yummy things in your images, I was trying to soak it all up! Holy WOW! I love that typewriter :)

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  4. Melissa de la FuenteAugust 25, 2008 at 2:29 PM

    So great! I love the colors of those desks and that typewriter....and those sundaes with the little wooden spoons sure bring back memories.....
    xo
    Melissa

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  5. simply seletaAugust 25, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    LOVE this. I just had a flashback of s-l-o-w-l-y sharpening my pencil when I was bored in class. Happened often. Public Mississippi schools are the worst!

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  6. blue mossAugust 26, 2008 at 6:10 AM

    love back to school....and i love vintage school supplies!!! all of this is so great! saw blue moss on "places to go...." thank you, thank you!! :)

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  7. CindyAugust 26, 2008 at 2:03 PM

    thank you for showing it to us, since we're on the other coast. i love those erasers and totally want one for my collection!

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  8. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 26, 2008 at 2:53 PM

    Such a great post...love all the colors! Neat typewriter...remember those?

    Jen Ramos
    '100% Recycled DESIGNER Cards & More'
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com

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  9. Katie RunnelsAugust 26, 2008 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! I was so wishing I could attend- and now I feel as though I have! xo

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  10. Art KittenAugust 28, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    Oh how fun, It is so nice to see school supplies that aren't just plastic with some cartoon character on it. You can't seem to get away from that these days. You should check out the toy catalog company Magic Cabin, I used to be their graphic designer and they have really great stuff!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 1, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Hi, where did you buy the dixie cups and wooden spoons?

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