Kickcan & Conkers

Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Inspiration: Agata Krolak

Well, I can't believe it! Four years online and I've never mentioned the wonderful work of Polish visual artist, illustrator and graphic designer Agata Krolak... Where have I been???

Wherever you are, stop what you're doing and dive into her rich and colourful art portfolio here or here. Needless to say, I would love a copy of her brand new children's book Workin' Teddies:

Love!

Monday, 8 July 2013

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Happy Colour My Monday from our very sunny village in the South of France.

It's been a scorcher here this weekend, almost unbearable for me.

We've been relaxing with friends, enjoying the slow life and continuing our neverèending renovation work on the house...

I managed to fit in a fantastic flea market yesterday though, and I'm still going for my long walks round the village every day. I've picked a new route for July. I hope you like my pictures taken along the way.

I've also joined Instagram, if you're interested in seeing snippets of my life.

"misskickcan" is my name!

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Blog Crush: Taulu Ja Tapetti

Relax now, it's the weekend.

It's also the beginning of the long, long Summer holidays here.

Yes, French schools broke up yesterday. And it's hot. Oh my, it's hot!

We'll be chilling out by the pool, reading in the hamacs, snoozing in the daybeds and taking long walks in the countryside when the sun goes down. That suits me fine for today!

Did you know that you can follow me on Blog Lovin'? I'm really getting into it, and have found some new, fresh blogs to read and inspire me.

Taulu Ja Tapetti is magical, I'm sure you'll agree.

Brigit Paavola's illustration and design studio is based in West Finland. Have a look at the original postcards and prints in her online shop, and enjoy the beauty of slow living.

Here you will find the the simple pleasures of everyday life, captured by a mum of three who loves toys, children's rooms, folklore needlework, old fabrics and wallpapers and old school coats of arms.

Just perfect!

Bon Week End !

Friday, 5 July 2013

Space Is What You Choose

To me my paintings hold many secrets…and I like it that way. It gives them space to breathe and live their own lives; just like people…they have a sea of secrets too… I believe my paintings are the voice of my silence.

I very rarely wish I could buy an oil painting, any painting in fact. I have discovered so many wonderful artists online and off these past four years (yes, happy birthday K&C!) but at times I admit, I feel saturated. Social media is increasingly visual - blogs, pinterest, instagram - posts often reduced to a small collection of images, my own included. It's a relief to turn off the computer sometimes. I appreciate our blank white walls!

Kristin Vestgård's work is different though.
It calms me, soothes my eyes.

Yes, I'd love to be able to buy one of her paintings.

Don't miss her new exhibition at Campden Gallery, running 13th - 28th July.

High Five #74

Aren't these adorable?

I'm smitten with these cute characters made by Bulgarian textile designer / illustrator

Elitsa Sarbinova

I'm afraid I have very little information about this young lady but I'm sure some of you will enjoy browsing her blog with the help of an online translator (Bulgarian / English, for example).

Mon coup de coeur de la semaine, found via Sofia Design Week.

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Read All About It!

Yes! Issue 12 of Babiekins Digital Magazine is finally online! (the 2nd print issue will be appearing in stores across the US this week, more about that later). I hope you enjoy my little summer finds...

Oh, and to my immense surprise, Lucky Magazine loves my pinterest account!

"My favorite pinner is Deborah Beau. She is always reliable for evocative and artistically inspiring posts. Basically, Deb's pins brings out the part of me that wants to wear a white linen dress and a messy bun in an empty Paris loft while I eat a bowlful of perfectly royal blue blueberries and listen to The Smiths and engage a typewriter to record strange poetry…barefoot."

Merci Jenny Achiam, and merci to all 90,000+ of you who follow my boards!