Here are some fabulous little bags that I love - especially the slouchy 60's print hobo from Nepecena. I have even thrown in a "man bag" for dad's diaper duty, although the guitar design is, well, rockin' for boys or girls with it's messenger styling. Not sure if I love the "Diaper Dude" tag on the outside of the bag. (By the way.....you are allowed to use a non-diaper bag … [Read more...]
go east
Amid the bric-a-brac stalls and cheap imorts, I found some wonderful designers at Spitalfields Markets in Londons' East End. At the moment, the East End is THE place to see independent designers and Spitalfields is a great starting point. My next stop was supposed to be Brick Lane, however I got horribly lost - but luckily ended up outside a tube station, so I hopped on a train … [Read more...]
The ABC’s
There comes a time in every childs life that you need to have THAT conversation! You may think they are too young. You may think that they won't understand. You might feel a little embarrassed. But really, is it ever to early to talk to your kids about design...and, if you think that they are ready, style. Luckily, these designers have come up ingenious way to slip in a … [Read more...]
night and the city
The city at night is a beautiful thing. Lights look like jewels, although there is always that element of menace even in the safest of cities. These photos are wonderfully noirish. They really make me want to watch some quintessential movie noir like Night in the City. Or if you need more grit and color watch cult classic The Warriors. Either way, you'll see the city in a … [Read more...]
hello 2008
This should be an exciting year. I am looking forward to featuring new designers in the blog and working with new designers on the WHAT designers website and independent design guide. Like 2007, I expect one of my main sources of inspiration will be etsy.com. Often you don't have to look further than the first page to find a design gem. Today the home page featured a selection … [Read more...]