C racker!

I got a bit side-tracked today, browsing around the web and doing lots of reading. I really should of been compiling posts! I do tell myself that good things are to be gained from research, so the majority of my day was spent 'researching'. I did come across some great finds that I'm eager to share with you through the rest of this alphabet, but firstly...

Let's get this 'C' started....

Bonspiel Creations

I couldn't fit Bonspiel Creations in yesterday's B slot, so luckily I could share it with you today!

Ellen Box is the designer and creator of the Bonspiel collection. Ellen is an etsy success story, one of the super hard working, talented folk who has quit her day job to concentrate on her own creative business. yay!

Listing her favourite materials as being Leather, Cotton Jersey, Canvas and Dye, Ellen melds these four things into a collection that includes, clothing, accessories and the coolest collection of hand-made and printed coin purses, card pockets, wallets and bags... take a look:

(images from Ellen Box)

NOTES:
visit Ellen's store
visit Ellen's discount store
read about Ellen's success in I Quit My Day Job
read Ellen's interview on etsy's featured seller

Cricket Press

Brian and Sara Turner are the husband and wife duo behind printing studio Cricket Press. Creating their own individual pieces, Brian and Sara work side by side to create a collection that is bold and colourful.

Alongside their online store, Cricket Press also offer a fantastic design and hand printing service, producing some amazing posters, Art/Event announcements, Stationery and Packaging.

"...about 98% of the stuff we make is hand-rendered or hand-crafted of some sort; straight from our little imaginations, down to our hands, and right onto the page. Of course, it might take a little longer, but we think it's worth it."

(images and quote from Cricket Press)

NOTES:
visit Brain and Sara's website
visit Brian and Sara's store
read Brian and Sara's blog

Aunty Cookie

I have written about the work of Shannon Lamden before. I absolutely adore her work and have enjoyed watching her collection grow and develop over the years.

I visited Shannon's Aunty Cookie website the other day and was exited to see that she has a series of Quilted Lap Blankets in her store.

Using an assortment of designer, hand screen printed (including her own) and Japanese fabrics, each of Shannon's blankets are a fabulous mixture of colour and pattern.. take a peek:

(images from Shannon Lamden)

NOTES:
visit Shannon's website
visit Shannon's store
read Shannon's blog

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♥ Favourite Find:

I spotted this lamp over at Design*Sponge and just had to share it with you!

The Dapple Light by Reiko Kaneko

"the dapple light has a wood veneer shade and, on the inside, thousands of glass mirrors. inspired by a disco ball, the dapple light casts a dramatic shadow and creates an “explosion of light” thanks to all those tiny glass mirrors."

Stunning!

(images and quote from Design*Sponge - thanks Grace!)

NOTES:

Visit Reiko's website for more.

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Yay! we are midway through week 1 tomorrow. I hope you have enjoyed the first three segments in Alphabet5...it is lovely having you here : ) Have a great day!

See you tomorrow for D! xxoo

yay it's Monday!

Yay!! we are starting our second Alphabet Set! I have been so looking forward to it! Lets get going...


Amenity

Nicole Chiala and Kristin de Corpo started Amenity in 2004. By 2006, Amenity had it’s roots firmly in the bedding, accessories and homewares industry.

This season, Amenity has realised a long term goal of offering organic design exclusively on organic and sustainable materials. In addition to new artwork, 2008 has also seen some exciting growth within the Amenity range – beautifully handwoven alpaca throws from Peru, the long awaited “Muir” bed designed by Nicole, and their gorgeous new Holiday Collection.

Take a peek:

(images from Amenity)

NOTES:
visit Amenity's website
see Amenity for stockists


Arthur's Circus

You will LOVE Arthur's Circus!

The Arthur's Circus stores are chock full of bright, colourful and hard to find vintage toys, lighting and collectibles, alongside a sprinkling of new homewares. This perfect blend it brought together and showcased in their Etsy and BigCartell shops and on their website. The product photography alone is beautiful! - check it out...

(images from Arthur's Circus)

NOTES:
visit the Arthur's Circus website
read the Arthur's Circus blog
buy Arthur's Circus at BigCartell
buy Arthur's Circus at Etsy

Aunty Cookie

Shannon Lamden is a freelance designer based in Melbourne, Australia. Shannon specialises in fabric design and illustration, and has made a name for herself printing her own range of fabrics under her 'Aunty Cookie' Label.

In a recent interview at Design*Sponge, Shannon described her range as "Happy little things mucking about! Not too serious, always ready for a laugh and all lovingly handmade - and totally user friendly."

As well as her Etsy Shop and her website, Shannon also produces work for retail stores...here's a snippet of some Aunty Cookie's goodies...

(images from Aunty Cookie)

NOTES:
visit Shannon's website
buy Aunty Cookie at Etsy

And that rounds out Monday! Have a lovely day! See you tomorrow for B's!!