Instagram Inspiration: Talgoxe

 

  

  

 

I was a bit of a latecomer to instagram, having joined in August last summer.  Quite frankly, I was worried that it was going to be too much as I am very active elsewhere online. Anyway, I love it of course, and like everyone else, I'm pretty much hooked after only 6 months.

I'm not sure who found who first but I am thoroughly enjoying Linda Fors' feed (Talgoxe88) . These few images are examples of the work she shares on instagram, her blog, Facebook and Behance. Linda is a 24 year old Swedish illustrator full of promise, and I for one would love to see her illustrate a children's book in the near future.

Tumblr Tuesday

I am thoroughly enjoying working on my new tumblr and have already discovered so many new, interesting websites, artists, designers, makers and other creatives.

It feels good to get out of my comfort zone, connect with different, like-minded people (mostly anonymous) and start afresh.

Today's small selection of images and links comes from my own curation

 Plumes & Feathers

I intend to share a new favourite tumblr every week for a while. 

Enjoy!

Thanks for the inspiration:

(images from top left to bottom right)

Billie Mertens

Tanya Lyons

Sorcha O' Raghallaigh

Jana Sterbak

Chihiro Akino 

Oasis African Trade

Du Peps !

  

  

Well...

Back to school, back to work, back to routine

but a whole new year ahead!

That's right! I'm feeling, relaxed, refreshed and raring to go. 
2014 is going to be a fantastic year!

You know, it's also Colour My Monday,

so I thought you might appreciate a little something to put a spring in your step today.

You know, something, colourful, fun and creative
To make you smile.

Katja Krumbeck and Scott Randoplh

might just do the trick?

What do you say?

High Five #84

 

 

Oh yes, let's hear it for simplicity!

After a colourful two weeks of Christmas celebrations, I'm ready to pare things down, aren't you?

If you're following me of Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest, you'll have seen that I've added a few new items to the shop. Our zoo sets and wooden puzzle toys are proving very popular.

Check out new-to-me French toymaker La Brouette on etsy, I love the handmade cube puzzle and helicopter, found on pinterest.

Thanks for the inspiration:

Kickcan & Conkers (eh oui!)

La Brouette

Objects of Use (some sold out but do enquire!)

Labour & Wait

Have a wonderful weekend!

Back to school here on Monday...

Mandy & Maggie

Happy New Year!!!

I wish you all a wonderful, sparkling, exciting and creative 2014 with oodles of good health, happiness and prosperity.

A new chapter begins...

Today, I'd like to share the beautiful work of two artists Mandy Pattulo and Maggie Smith, both discovered on my Tumblr travels.

I hope you'll take the time to browse Mandy's Memento Mori and Artist Books and Maggie's contemporary Willow Exporations.

Old meets New

Enjoy!

Big Softy

Good Morning!

Was Santa good to you  this year? 

I hope you've all enjoyed this special time with your family and friends.

Only a few days to go until we celebrate the New Year...

Kickcan & Conkers is having a small holiday sale on all Soft Toys to make way for lots of new products in January. Just enter the discount code SOFTTOYS between now and Saturday 4th of January 2014 and you will enjoy a fabulous 40% discount on all SOFT TOYS and decorations.

Let's clear those shelves please!

Merry Christmas!

Well, I'm just popping in quickly to wish you all a wonderful holiday

Merry Christmas!

Thank you for reading and supporting my blog and shop this year.

I hope you enjoy every minute of this special time with your friends and family.

à bientôt mes amis !

Thanks for the inspiration:

Dog Day Afternoons

Gather Antiques

Liz Knijnenburg