August 7, 2006

Card Counting

O Plus D Cards

Even if you’re not one for numbers, you know what adds up. Big T-shirt plus belt equals insta-outfit. Ben plus Jerry equals late-night binge.

So what’s O Plus D? Beautiful designs plus real-life lingo equals fresh, irreverent greeting cards.

Their petite size, elegant vibe, and clean aesthetic alone make them worthy of hording a dozen or two. But take a closer look: Owners/designers Olga Krigman and Daniil Gubarev speak your language.

Whether expressing simple thanks, birthday wishes, or “Happy Bat Mitzvah,” the cards juxtapose artful design with words you might actually utter in jest to those you love.

Like on your best friend’s birthday. Why send a card that just says “Happy Birthday,” when you’re actually thinking, “Now let’s do some body shots and hire a stripper!”?

If you love the designs but tend to blush easily, O Plus D has the Nice collection, too. It’s got all the pretty minus the scandal.

Either way, it adds up to something mathemagical.

Available at Show, 1722 North Vermont Avenue, between Prospect and Kingswell Avenues, Los Feliz (323-644-1960). To see styles, go to oplusd.com.