Illustration by Gosia + Gabrielle Kai + Design is Mine

Hello! I hope your day is going well : )

Are you ready??

Illustration by Gosia

As I was flicking through our catalogue looking for subjects for G I realised that every Alphabet seems to have a theme - Paper Cutting was one, softies was definitely another and it is looking like photography will feature strongly in alphabet*six. Something that has remained consistent throughout all alphabets is my love for illustration.

I am guessing that this love wont be changing any time in the near future and am chuffed to be able to share the work of Gosia - a Polish born, Canada residing, illustrator, who has a list of awards that is both extensive and impressive.

I am loving that award winning artists are making their work so accessible and easy to purchase - have a look, I am sure you will find something that you love!

(images from Gosia)

NOTES:
visit Gosia's website
visit Gosia's store at etsy and the untapped source
read Gosia's blog


Gabrielle Kai

Here is another contributor to what seems to becoming a photographic theme for alphabet*six... The gorgeous work of Azarri Jarrett.

Azzari is a self taught photographer who finds inspiration in "the simple things in life – the stillness and beauty of the world."

After the birth of her daughter in 2006, Azzari's priorities shifted and she began to see the world in a completely different light. She felt empowered to capture the beauty that this new light exposed. Azzari's daughter Gabrielle Kai is whom her business is named after - "my source of inspiration and the spark of my creativity."

Enjoy!

(images and quotes from Gabrielle Kai)

NOTES:
visit Azzari's website
visit Azzari's etsy store and big cartell store
read Azarri's blog

I wrote about Summer Allen-Gibson's blog 'Design is Mine' in Alphabet*4. I wanted to make sure that you have it bookmarked as one of your daily reads... do you?

If you don't have it bookmarked already here's some reasons why I recommend you do -

Design is Mine brings together a good dose of photo collages, a hint of fashion, fantastic Etsy finds and art collections, interior inspirations and a regular slot that inspired the Alphabet*4 post Thought of the Day.

I love it, and I know you will too! jump on over!

(image from Design is Mine)

Tomorrow brings the middle of the week, and a great line-up for H! I hope you'll join me then : )

See you soon! xxoo

Quotes and Inspiration

One of my favourite daily reads is from Portland Oregon resident (yep, there I go again, another Portland-ite!), Summer Allen-Gibson. Summer's design based blog Design is Mine is firmly fixed in my morning routine. Design is Mine brings together a good dose of photo collages, a hint of fashion, fantastic Etsy finds and art collections, interior inspirations and a regular slot that has inspired this entire post - Thought of the Day.

Summer posts images of posters, embroidery, prints etc, all with an inspirational quote or saying. Sometimes something as simple as 'Be Happy' or 'Love Me', and sometimes something that brings a smile, like, 'I really like being alive. A lot.' Pieces that make you stop, ponder and reflect, and then hopefully give you a little charge for the day.

It was Summer's 'Thoughts of the Day' that inspired me to hunt out my own small collection to pop on the Alphabet today. I hope you find something that kick starts your day... enjoy!

"Twenty years from now..." by The Love Shop

"Sometimes you just have to Dance" by Lucky Bluebird Art

"Wherever you go..." by LJink

"Sometimes you just know" by Linzie Hunter with thanks to Design is Mine

"You are free to invent your life" by Laura George

"If the sky falls hold up your hands" by Laura George

"be" by bluembrownlee

"Not all those..." by Kate Majoie

"Today I will be..." by Studio Mela

(images as per credits, with many, many thanks to Summer at Design is Mine)

NOTES:
visit the above stores for more
visit Design is Mine


I can't believe we are already at the end of Q! I hope you have a lovely day : )

See you tomorrow for R! xxoo