Give Me Three #47

OK, I know it's a bit early

But Jane Foster's screenprinted retro Santa toy and cards are fabulous

Don't you think?

Channel Hopping

I'm ready for a break
But which city should I choose?

A weekend in London or un saut à gai Paris?

Maybe I could manage both?

Just hop across the Channel?

Or settle for a couple of Jane's new prints,

Available here.

A Sailor Went To Sea, Sea, Sea

Vintage Dick Bruna Sailor Cushion by Jane Foster

Seagull Cushion by Rachel Coleman Designs

The sun's out, dreaming of the beach already...

Sing, Sing a Song

One for Jane this... today's etsy find - a 1960's song book chock-full of illustrations by John Alcorn.

Going, going gone...

Happy Animals

Difficult to choose just one, and they look so nice all together...
Happy Animal Prints by Jane Foster
My Prints of the Day

Let's Play exhibition

Back with some colour!

What do you think? I love seeing these three images by Spanish illustrator and graphic designer Blanca Gomez (Cosas Minimas) lined up together. Blanca created these limited edition prints for the Art Group's Let's Play exhibition in London last December. The show, the first of its kind, was a huge success and featured the work of over 45 contemporary artists, illustrators, graphic designers and photographers published by the Art Group. If you're interested, original works and limited edition prints still available for sale can be found in their online shop, and watch out for a similar event in 2010.

"Vintage Train" by Jane Foster

"Shapes", print onto glass by Deborah Schenck

Pure lambswool crocheted "Snakes & Ladders" by Kate Jenkins

A dash of colour

Wonderful spotty, stripey and circle ceramic spoons by Ken Eardley

Card stars made from recycled candy wrappers by prisoners - Re-found


Pantone storage tins from Utility Design, via Switched on Set


Retro screen print collage by Jane Foster for the upcoming Art Group in London exhibition

Tate desk diary 2010, Tate Online

By the way

Winter Doves by Dee Beale

Christmas Tree design by Jane Foster

Felt dove brooches by Jane Foster

Crazy Peacock print by Roddy and Ginger

Three of my favourite British artists have been busy creating some new bird prints. Be sure to check them out!

C is for Cushion

Emma - vintage paper doll cushion by Chocolate Creative

I don't know if you've noticed but there are some really great cushions around at the moment. What better way to add a splash of colour to a sofa or an original, quirky touch to a minimalist decor? Here's a selection of some of my old time faves and new found treasures for young and old alike. Go on, indulge yourself!

Vintage designer cushions by Jane Foster

Folkdance cushion by Roddy & Ginger

Three fantastic cushions from the very talented Helena Carrington

A selection of cushions from Bonjour mon coussin

I also love Serendipity's BlaBla cushions - go take a look for yourself, you'll love this fabulous French shop for kids.

Recipe for success

Take

5 cups of talent, creativity and imagination






4 pounds of colour, patterns and thread



3 heaped tablespoons of hardwork, energy and zest




2 ounces of great vintage taste and an innate sense of style




1 pinch of fun, and an enormous love of life.



Mix it all up, and what do you get?
One of the most exciting, inspiring and gifted contemporary artists: Jane Foster.
Thank you Jane for brightening up my life every single day.