+ Tas-ka

Hi!

I can't believe I haven't included the following goodies in the alphabet before - let's take a peek!

Tas-Ka

"Design studio Tas-ka is a young company by Jantien Baas en Hester Worst. After graduation from the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, they started their own company in 2004 called Tas-ka."

Jantien and Hester produce their whole Tas-ka collection from two patterns that they screen print onto cotton and create into a number of fantastic products for the home.

Jantien and Hesters store 'Collected By Tas-Ka' has their own impressive collection sitting alongside some of their globally found favourites. The whole site oozes style and is definitely worth a peek! - enjoy!

(images and quote from Tas-ka)

NOTES:
visit Jantien and Hester's website
visit Jantien and Hester's store
read Jantien and Hester's blog

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I am nipping out the door on a school trip now... but hold tight, U will be along later : )

See you soon!
xxoo

Tea and Ceremony

Happy Friday! - again! : )

I can't believe the weekend is nearly here again, is time flitting by faster than ever, or what?!

I've got some loveliness to end the week on, shall we take a peek?

Tea and Ceremony

After yesterdays post on Studio Ditte, I was all inspired about the talent and inspiration that comes out of Europe, and in particular, Scandinavia. When I found the work of Sandra Igbodo from Tea and Ceremony I thought it would be the perfect follow on from yesterday, and a wonderful way to end the week. Who can go past work inspired by Scandinavian Folk Art and not drool?!

"Graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Design and Art Direction in 2001, Sandra has brought together all of her experience in art, design and craft to deliver a fusion of paper goods, illustration and sculpture.

Inspired by everything from Scandinavian folk prints to Lucienne Day and having practised various techniques from bookbinding to screen printing, Sandra's broad range of interest and experience gives Tea & Ceremony its unique identity"

Enjoy!

(images and quote from Tea and Ceremony)

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

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We have a very full schedule this weekend with birthday parties, bbq's and fishing - I can't wait!

What are you up to this weekend? Whatever you do, I hope it is wonderful!

Take Care,

See you Monday, xxoo

Tina Tarnoff + Tabitha Bianca Brown

Friday! Another week has flown by!

I have a chocolate mousse cake in the oven and home made brandy snaps on the way, so I wont dilly dally today - are you ready?

Tina Tarnoff

My love for Paper Cut Art has been pretty vocal throughout these alphabetical journeys, and it is fantastic to find another artist to add to my favourites folder : )

Tina Tarnoff is one of these clever folk who can painstakingly and meticulously cut intricate patterns and designs out of paper...she does something quite special with them too - she prints them in miniature and encases them in vintage inspired pendants and brooches - have a look!

(images from Tina Tarnoff)

NOTES:
visit Tina's store
read Tina's blog


Tabitha Bianca Brown

I thought these illustrations by Tabitha Bianca Brown would be a nice way to end the week...they are so soft and full of emotion and perfect for a pre-weekend ponder -

Tabitha has a variety of work in her store, she dabbles lots of different mediums... her store is full of fab original pieces, limited edition and open edition prints...

"Illustrated snapshots of nature and urban life through the eyes of young people in (or out) of love."

Enjoy!

(images and quote from Tabitha Bianca Brown)

NOTES:
visit Tabitha's website
visit Tabitha's stores here and here

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Have a wonderful weekend!

(Brandy Snaps didn't work by the way, will have to go with store bought : ( Am determined to give it another try though!! - on the other hand, the Chocolate Mousse Cake = YUM!!!)

Thanks so much for dropping by...See you Monday!
xxoo

Trick or Treat + Two Thousand and Ten + Typedia

Hello!

We have decided to leave a bit earlier for our trip today, the weather is horrendous so we want to be able to take our time - and not arrive at midnight! I've got some fab treats to share with you today, including some links for you to peruse over the weekend... let's begin...

Trick or Treat

It's that time of year, where the ghosts and ghouls come a-knockin' on your door. The tradition isn't so huge here in NZ, but who can complain about having a special day dedicated to dress-ups and sweets!?

I have raved about the fab store Mahar Drygoods before. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! It is one of my favourite places to find goodies for the wee ones, and the fact that everything is made by our favourite artisans and crafty folk, just makes it all the more irresistible!

Mr Mahar has fabulous taste, so you are guaranteed that his store is full of the best Trick or Treating goodness around... check it out...

(images from Mahar Drygoods)

NOTES:
visit the Mahar Drygoods store
read the Mahar Drygoods blog


Two Thousand and Ten

If my calculations are correct there are only about ten and a half weeks left in this super speedy 2009 year. The great thing about heading towards the new year is looking forward to a whole new series of calendars making their way into the stores of clever creative folk all over the world.

Below are a few of my favourite etsy finds, there are so many on etsy right now that it was pretty hard to choose...do you have a fave?

(Oh, and click the links under each one to be taken to their individual stores : )

above: a little hut

above: Stephanie Levy

above: YeeHaw

above: seesaw

above: pixelimpress

above: Jess Gonacha

above: one canoe two

above: valerie jar

(images as per credits below each)

NOTES:
visit etsy
click the links above to be taken directly to each store

Oh me, oh my...Typedia.

I have successfully instilled my 'typography love' into my oldest son (she says with a wicked chuckle: ), he loves looking through my ginormous collection of fonts, seeing how words look when they are written different ways...even pointing out the ones he knows when we are out and about.

You either love typography, or you don't.. and the folk at Typedia, well, they definitely do!

"In a nutshell, Typedia is a community website to classify typefaces and educate people about them. Think of it like a mix between IMDb and Wikipedia, but just for type. Anyone can join, add, and edit pages for typefaces or for the people behind the type.

We love type, and we have a burning desire to learn as much as possible about typefaces: where they come from, who made them, and why they look the way they do. We want everyone to be able to share in that rich knowledge and enjoy the art and artists of type design. Over time, we think Typedia could grow into a great educational resource for people to learn about their favorite typefaces and discover new ones."

Check out their website and blog - it's heaven!

(image form Typedia)

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It's Friday! What do you have planned for your weekend? I hope it is something wonderful : )

As I mentioned, we are heading out of town again. This time to Rotorua, to celebrate my nephews first birthday and to (hopefully- weather permitting) watch my mum and brother jump out of a plane. It should be FUN!

Have a fabulous weekend, where ever you are!

See you Monday! xxoo