There are some pieces that are just so perfect they stop you in your track. Granted, this often happens when I'm trying to avoid doing something else. Nonetheless this happened when I saw the Oh Deer sculpture by ArtMind which was modern, seasonal and just too cute. Since I've been avoiding doing laundry for a week - it seemed obvious that I should take this opportunity to … [Read more...]
some bunny to love
It might not be Easter or even spring yet, but how could I resist when I saw these darling little rabbits. Could it be that they are ready to take the crown from reigning woodland favorites, deers? Who knows! What I do know it that this post started when I saw the cut out bunny cards by pocket studio. However, I promptly managed to forget who the designer was and how they … [Read more...]
calendar *ific
There are so many fabulous calendars out there, I could probably feature one for each day of next year! Instead I have chosen 12 calendars for the 12 months. I just love the bubble wrap calendar...although in a house full of children I can't imagine it lasting 20 minutes! Whether your tastes are whimsical, modern or somewhere in between there is sure to be a calendar out … [Read more...]
Chimps Ahoy!
You don't get to say it often, but when the opportunity arises you should try these words ~ "Sure, it's behind the chimp!". I first said it to the workman who came in to fix the fridge - and it felt great. Yes, at long last, I have the OneUp chimp on my bathroom door (see #1). And what better way to celebrate than to show a selection of chimps and monkeys from independent … [Read more...]
oxo tower xoxo
I'm back in California after a month in England. I squeezed in one more day to look at independent design with a visit to the South Banks', Oxo Tower. If the East End is a hot bed of new designers, then the Oxo Tower is definitely the place to go to see designers ready to take their work to the next level. Located on the South Bank and a short walk to the Tate Modern - the … [Read more...]