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Things cheering me up today: character t-shirts, brooches, bags and honk dollies.
This fun range is the work Honksville, a collaboration between Katherine and Rebecca; two quirky artists / designers / storytellers and freestyle Morris dancers.
Where possible, Honksville products are made from organic materials. Even their off cuts and scraps are[.....]
If you like Babushka nesting dolls you’re sure to love these Bobo Babushkas with added attitude. They come in a number of different themes including the Rocker Chic gals, the Triple Trouble ladies – ready to wreak some supernatural havoc, ‘Night at the Opera’ singers and Classic Lolitas, complete with parasols and pinafores.
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Following on from yesterday’s romantic theme, I wanted to share Bedcrumb’s Vivien Purses. Made of 100% cotton canvas and fully lined, each one carries a love letter print and girly illustration. Perfect to stash your secret necessities.
The Bedcrumb website is a kind of ‘Alice in Wonderland’s boudoir’; full of curiosities and[.....]
I have this thing that I do when I’m walking home from work. I walk past all the kebab shops, take-aways and mobile phone shops and plan out how I would replace them if I was a town planner, or indeed a millionaire. So far I’ve decided on a book shop, card shop,[.....]
Fans of Custom Made, will be thrilled to learn that they’ve recently opened a second ‘mini’ store selling plush toys. And aren’t they the cutest? Each little friend is made from scrap fabric and other bits and bobs which, with the help of Anna’s magic touch, have been transformed into quirky characters.
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I’ve blogged about Selvedge before. It’s one of my favourite magazines. With its stunning photography, unparalleled design and peerless writing, it’s more of a keepsake than a magazine. A real joy to read or simply to leaf through.
In each issue the editors feature makers whose objects fulfil their criteria of well-fashioned design,[.....]
Aren’t these cute? Made by Steven McVay, these Happy Accidents are so called because of the process of creating them. Steven begins with a an idea of the finshed article and then sets to work. However, his monsters, prints, pillows and bags take on a life of their own and the result[.....]
Well it certainly is cold outside. And inside for that matter. I’ve been shivering for the last few weeks and have taken to working in my fingerless gloves and scarf.
If you feel the cold then stay snug as bug in these cosy neckwarmers. They’re available to buy from the fabulous[.....]
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