Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Tolix Kids!

The classic French chairs now come in kid's sizes!
http://www.tolix.fr/en/products/4-kids



Sunday, June 27, 2010

Weaver Birds


what could be better than a bird that weaves elaborate nests?!




Porky Hefer of Animal farm www.animal-farm.co.za/

Monday, June 21, 2010

More Ballet Russes!




There is a show coming in the Fall at the Victoria and Albert in London of Ballet Russes costumes and props that I cannot wait for! Here are some of my favorites:

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Pipe Cleaner Art

Pipe cleaners as a material have the potential to be very bad, but these cross the line into the wonderful...
Fanni from Alexander Calder's Circus
www.thesmallobject.com
a vintage Japanese band in a friend's collection
"Happy Sloshed Pipe Cleaner Men" on ebay
The Lion from Alexander Calder's Circus

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Donna Wilson

house blanket
make your own monster kit
mountain peaks
cupcake

English artist, Donna Wilson, makes the most amazing lambswool pillows, throws, creatures, and even dyi kits- you must check out her site and blog: http://www.donnawilson.com/category.php?id_category=5

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Pen Pencil Stencil

Pen Pencil and Stencil from Oakland, CA makes these toys from scrap wood- eco and excellent!
http://www.penpencilstencil.com/
Kokeshi
forest of woods
mini forest of woods

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

pinata



Superman and E.T.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Ballet Russes


A set from the Ballet Russes and the most beautiful use of blue and pink I have ever seen!

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Bang Bang Denmrk





bang bang is influenced by japanese origami and street wear: http://www.bangbangcph.dk/

Friday, June 4, 2010

Brownies


These paper dolls are based on illustrations from a series of books by Palmer Wilcox. They are inspiring me to make a children's line of clothing...?

Carandache pens

www.carandach.ch/m/index.lbl

More garlands


Walnut Wallpapers:
http://walnutwallpaper.com/wallpapers.php?filter=style&type=children&name=Children&paperID=769

The Fabulous Garlands



There are a lot of people making garlands out there, but these are the best:
ttp://www.sophiecuvelier.com/