Thursday, 4 November 2010

Tana Hoban


A vintage classic!
I love these books.
Going, going, gone!

Pink To Make The Boys Wink


Rest assured, not everything is bright pink over at Rocket and Bear but Lucy loves colour and knows how to mix and combine in both vibrant and subdued shades.
 I first came across her beautiful handknitted blankets when I was working on this, and then I saw her hugely popular  "favourite toy" T-shirts, and thought that they would make a great Christmas gift.
 Something tells me that we'll be hearing a lot about Rocket and Bear in the future, Lucy's creations are playful, contemporary and beautiful to look at as well as being kind on the environment and your wallet. A rising star, one to bookmark.

Chouette






It's been a while since I visited Isabelle Thibeault's blog (remember?)
 Her latest lamps and masks look wonderful.

Thanks for reminding me Sarah!

Bend Me, Shape Me, Any Way You Want Me...





Some bright and bendy vintage goodness to start the day.
Like many, I loved these wooden push puppets when I was a child.
Why not start a collection? They're not very expensive and would look lovely grouped together on a little shelf in a nursery or child's room.

Wednesday, 3 November 2010

Princess of Thinadhoo

















My Image of the Day
What a beauty!

Just Because #12


 


Just Because I saw Daniel Heath's circus-themed gold baubles and handprinted cushions and wallpaper over a year ago and love them just as much today...
The Shop Floor Project is a great place to look if you're searching for something special.

Crafty Christmas?





I can draw and paint but I can't knit, crochet or sew to save my life.
That doesn't stop me from loving all the vintage craft patterns for kids' toys you find on etsy.
These three pictures from this book are brilliant, as are these and these.
I hope you find them as fun and inspiring as I do. Why don't you make something for your children this Christmas?