Showing posts with label softies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label softies. Show all posts

Friday, 12 August 2011

Cobbled Together



Cobbled Together
What a lovely name for a shop
And what a lovely shop!

I am smitten with Brenna's antique French linen trousers and organic cotton dresses for babies and toddlers. Resist dyed with natural plant dyes, using earth hues that are ethically sourced from fair trade communities, they can be mixed and matched with bloomers or these beautiful knickers.

Londoners will be pleased to know that Brenna sells her handmade children's clothes and gifts at Broadway Market on Saturdays, and is also present on Folksy and Etsy. Keep an eye on her blog, she loves to experiment and her recent creations include these pretty dolls, owls and neckerchiefs. 





Cobbled Together
Handmade & Simple
Just how I like it.


Friday, 3 June 2011

Andrea Tachezy Giveaway


We go back a long way,  Bear and I.


I knew it was meant to be as soon as I saw him standing there, peeping out.


He's ever-so shy, but when he smiles - ah! I'm smitten!


He introduced me to his friends, small in number but loyal to the core.
Little blue-eared Piti Piti is his favourite chum, 
Always smiling, singing and ready to give him a hug.


His rosy-cheeked pals Little Bear and Little Bunny
Are also kinda fun.
They like to play, and tend to cling
But stick around when things get tough.


An inseparable gang
Through thick and thin,
Give it a go,
You might even win...



I never tire of dipping into Andrea Tachezy's world. A teacher, an artist, an illustrator, a maker, her talents are many and varied, her work surprising, playful and endearing. If you take the time to explore Andrea's beautiful blog, portfolio and shop, you will see how much she loves animals, textiles, textures and paper. I find this collection particularly moving, along with these two prints.




If you would like a chance to win this handmade bear card, piti piti soft toy and two bunny and bear badges generously offered by Andrea Tachezy:
 
1) Leave me a comment below (making sure to leave me an email address)
2) Spread the news via twitter, facebook or any other means and I'll pop two names in the hat (make sure you let me know).

This giveaway runs until Friday 10th June at 6 pm, CET
I will announce the winner the same evening.

Good Luck!

 Si vous voulez une chance de gagner cette carte ours, ce doudou piti piti et ces deux badges faits main offerts par Andrea Tachezy, laissez-moi une commentaire. Vous avez deux chances si vous relayez l'info par twitter, facebook, ou tout autre réseau.  N'oubliez pas de me laisser un email. 

Merci, et bonne chance !


Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Well, Well, Well...


Just dropping in quickly before breakfast to say a huge


I woke up to 501 followers this morning - that's wonderful!
Blogging has changed my life, for the better, and it's so rewarding knowing that my finds and thoughts bring a smile to your faces every day.
I'm sure there's room for improvement so if there's anything you'd like to see more of on Kickcan & Conkers please let me know. More artwork? More kids stuff? More vintage? More books? More photography? More about my life in France? Or the same ole' happy mix?

Have a great day, and Merci!

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Big Ears



and incredibly sweet faces!
Keep your eye on Tiddlywinks' shop for more, one-of-a-kind softies inspired by children's drawings.


Friday, 30 April 2010

Shop Watch: Little Home



offering a lovely selection of toys, artwork, accessories and books







I really like Heidi Iverson's handmade and hand-embroidered
sweet face dolls and mushroom softies





Little Home is offering a 30% discount on virtually everything online (does not included furniture and articles already on sale) today and tomorrow (Friday 30th and Saturday May 1st) to celebrate the opening of its new shop.
Type "NEWSHOP"in the discount section at checkout to benefit from this reduction.
Hurry, hurry, this offer only lasts 48 hours!



Sunday, 22 November 2009

La Reine Dagobert

I have fallen in love with French company La Reine Dagobert's work. Mice carpets made from old postal bags, wierd and wonderful insect and animal cushions, little softies that go by the name of Otto and Giraffe-women forest dolls await you at this original address. A selection of la Reine Dagobert's products can be found here and here. Bon voyage!



Friday, 2 October 2009

Ric Rac Sews



Lots and lots of fun, original soft toys and bits and bobs to make using Jodi's free tutorials over at vintagericrac. Check out her etsy shop, Ric Rac Sews, for more wonderful, inspiring patterns. Lov'em!


Found via Meet Me at Mikes.