The most inspiring objects are books. I have about 5,000 volumes in my home library. It's an unending source of visuals and ideas.
Maira KalmanFlowers lead to books, which lead to thinking and not thinking and then more flowers and music, music. Then many more flowers and many more books.
Maira KalmanI still do have the little lunch bag that my mother made out of a towel and embroidered with my name on it for when I went to kindergarten.
Maira Kalman