Inspiration: A-Weaving

Good Morning!

Happy Colour my Monday!

 

As you may have noticed, I'm very much into textiles, colours, patterns and textures.

Mari Andrews' simple, woven sculptures are a perfect example of the artwork that I'm into right now.

 

I also recently discovered the beautiful work of Llane Alexis, a self-taught artist, "born and raised in a matriarchal house in Havana, Cuba". His bags look divine...

Recycled denim, indigo and leather - my trio for 2014.

Bonne journée !

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Sunday Shop Watch: Ioneta

  

 

  

 

 

Once in a while you come across a beautiful new address and your heart sings. 

Ioneta is once such place.

I have spent much of today browsing their tumblr and online shop, so wishing that I could just fly over to the coast of Maine and sit in their cozy studio/gallery for a long, friendly chat.

I've never been disappointed when meeting online kindred spirits in real life.

Things just click.

Don't they?

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!