Shop Watch: Milanta

 

 

 Lots of pictures here today! I could have gone on and on and on...

Thanks to Dasa C, I recently discovered the Barcelona-based kids' crafts site Milanta offering a fresh and inspiring collection of natural, mostly handmade toys. You know I love cardboard,  wood and DIY kits, so I was smitten straightaway!

Have a look at Milanta's wooden  furniture, play tents, fabric activity mats and the beautiful, beautiful Montessori / Waldorf-style " sensorial" sets. I'd love one with wooden objects myself.

I have a feeling the site may be in Catalan as I have only been able to half-translate it so far. I hope they ship internationally, but please don't hesitate to contact them via their website, blog or facebook if you're interested in buying anything.

One to bookmark, me thinks!

Pinterest Love: Dasa C

 

 

 

 Happy Colour My Monday!

Let's kick off with some fun, crafty inspiration from one of my favourite pinners

Dasa C

Dasa has great taste, and I love her personal, intimate style.  I always find something new and original to repin from her boards and blog.

Check out her wonderful "stamp' and masking tape collections. 

She's one to follow, as far as I'm concerned!

Pins:

1) DC

2) Lostine

3) Marcus Oakley

4) Mr Printables

5) Norfolk Oak 

Bonne journée !

 

Animals in Love

Yes, I've shared some of Jean Marie Duvivier's illustrations before.

I love his graphic style.

These images are from his latest children's book project, Animals in Love, and I believe he's still looking for a publisher.

They'd make fantastic posters for a kid's room, don't you think?

Etsy Finds: Rock & Roll

Of course, I could just pin these one by one but what a fine collection these three toys make grouped together...

I want a spin on that wooden Creative Playthings sheep, don't you?

Thanks for the inspiration:

Bellalulu

Modern Design 20

 The Parsons Pleasures

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High Five #75

 

Ah, The Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield - did you spot it?

Chisel & Mouse

I like that name.

And I love their beautiful, pure porcelaine sculptures.

It's my birthday soon...

Design and architecture fans, this is a shop for you!

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!

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!