School Run #3

The last day before Savannah and Miles break up,

& my last school run post for a while.

It's so hot here,

Too hot to do anything,

Save listen to the cicadas.

First B/W photo by Jean Jacques Moles

His work is on display all over our village at the moment

Love!

The Colours

Hey, It's Monday!

Nothing like a bit - or a lot - of colour to kick off the week.

I have a feeling these wonderful handcrafted colour men by South African designer Renée Roussouw will make you smile. Bright and cheerful, painted with eco non-toxic paint & matte vanish, these little chaps are the perfect size for little hands to clutch, and would definitely add a quirky touch to any room.

You can read more about Renée's wooden figurine project here and even watch a fun video she made to promote her collection.

via pinterest

Five Faves #55

Hot Air Balloon - Minted Condition*

I'm sorry, it's been a little quieter round here this week, I'm busy.

 I'm taking Savannah and Miles to England on Wednesday to spend some time with my family - I really can't wait! I haven't been "home" for a year, and I'm ready for a break.

It also happens to be my 2nd blog birthday on the 29th, so watch out for my vintage giveaway!

Gosh, 55 Five Faves, shall we?

1) Favourite Browse - The Collector**

Mikiyakobayashi

Matteo Cocci

2) Favourite Pretty Details - Damselfly***

3) Favourite Hippos - Toprojekt****

4) Favourite Vintage Find - Eames' Kite Designs / Wary Meyers*****

5) Favourite Stripes - Drawings by Numbers

 Oh and as it's Summer and K&C is almost two years' old...

6) Favourite Art Display - Liat Yaniv's corner in a hairdresser's

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

 via:

* Poppytalk

** ? pinterest?

*** Smaller

*** Formeki

***** pinterest

Perrier Citron

Oh my,

It's hot!

Montpellier's heaving,

The tram's are packed,

Squashed in.

It's sale time.

The cafés are overflowing,

Taking over the squares, 

People-watching,

Flags, banners and fairylights

To celebrate

C'est l'été...

Looking forward to a trip to the beach! 

images: a flash of inspiration

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Fresh Talent: Sam Falconer

Humpty Dumpty

This isn't the first time I've written about old English nursery rhymes and it won't be the last. I'm a big kid at heart and I'm always delighted to find new interpretations of some of my favourite childhood ditties, especially when they're as fun as these digital collages by London-based illustrator Sam Falconer.

 The Queen of Hearts

I discovered Sam's work when reading about the recent Kingston University Degree Show.  Inspired by a love for science, narrative and the possibilities of digital collage, Sam's quirky, playful style lends itself perfectly to children's illustration (have a look at Atom) and animation. I love how Angus Dick has brought his art work to life in Balloon.

Falling

As always, I'm looking forward to following Sam's first steps into the professional world. A little birdie told me that he was hoping to work on a series of limited-edition books, including a collation of his nursery rhymes (I'll be first in line!), AND he started filling the shelves in his etsy shop last night!

Bring Something to the Table - A3 Print

Go on, treat yourself to a set of postcards or a print!

Sam's work will put a smile on your face, and make a young graduate very happy

That's what all this is about isn't it?

© 2011 Sam Falconer

Another Day Up

 

I love this series of photos from new-to-me

Another Day Up

My images of the day, from my blog of the day

Un Grand Bravo à la Fille de la Plage!

Lovely Pigeon's Circus Friends

Ladies and Gentlemen, Roll up! Roll up! 

Come on down to our circus, won't you?

We'll make you smile, we'll make you laugh,

We're fun dressed up in black, pink, yellow and blue.

We have lots of friends 

To Cut, Make and Play

Such a treat for your little ones

On a rainy or hot, sunny day.

You know I can never resist a great circus, especially when it features a bespectacled bear and a cheeky monkey and is made out of paper!

Kirsty Thomas loves handlebar moustaches, monchrome pattern and clever animals, can you tell? Her new circus cards are delightful - perfect for framing and for adding a quirky note to any child's room - and I think her cut & make set would make a fun birthday gift or stocking filler, encouraging plenty of storytelling and imaginative play.

I have only recently discovered Lovely Pigeon and will be bookmarking Kirsty's shop in my faves. Have a look at her Animal postcards and teatowel,if you like her style. I've a feeling there's lots more to come - so watch out, Lovely Pigeon is here to stay.

via Mrs Booth