It has been a while since I posted an Inspiration Monday entry, but I had a few people tell me how much they really enjoyed them. So, here is a brand new one for you to start the week out. Hope this inspires you.

I have a 4 year old (nearly 5), and one of the first things she learned to sing was the alphabet. I am sure this is the same for most kids. I know for myself, it was. The ABC’s - ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYandZ. It is something that sticks with you for life. Everyone can sing the tune. Simple. Basic.

Something that I love and that truly inspires me is seeing something very basic, like the alphabet, taken to a new level. Below are some really creative ways that designers and illustrators have taken the ABC’s and “renewed” them. Jazzed them up. Given them a new life. Made them seem to be something “different” than they once were.

Today, I challenge you to look around. Really take a good look at all the simple, basic things that surround you on a daily basis, and if even only in your head - renew those things - jazz them up - make them new. Be inspired by something simple today. Be inspired by something you didn’t think could inspire you. Just be inspired.