CARDS - sanna annukka postcards

i was so busy working during my blog break that i really didnt get out much, but one place i did go to was the lovely run of shops between bond street tube and marylebone high street. this takes in selfridges, marimekko, cath kidston, bridgewater, designers guild, and the conran shop all in one short walk. in marimekko i picked up this 'kanteleen kutsu' postcard set featuring sanna annukka's stunning designs. sold it a pack of 14 there are 7 designs each in two colourways. US readers can also see them online here.

STORESNAPS - cath kidston

i popped into cath kidston on my walk up to marylebone and looked to see what they had in their latest selection of vintage fabrics. heres what i found below...

STATIONERY - chubby books

designer toy store pinkghost have just announced their second series designer book collaborations and one of them is with P+P fave michelle romo of crowded teeth. michelle has illustrated one of their 'artist chubby books' which are 250 page hardcover books including 10 artist designed postcards, 100 lined pages and 150 sketch pages. see them online here at pinkghost and in selected stockists.

ORLA KIELY - packaging

after reviewing yesterdays stunning orla kiely book i wanted to mention another new orla release - a fragrance range. as you would expect - lovely packaging !

IM BACK

im back from a three week summer break, but i pomise i was busy the entire time. i moved into a new office so spent time decorating, building flat packs, and setting up all the necessary IT bits. i also designed lots of textiles and christmas 2011 designs - and this is the best part i also started work on the second print & pattern book. so as you can see i have been working away. here are a few snapshots of my new workspace more pics here if you are interested.

BOOK - pattern by orla kiely

what a great way to return to blogging than with a stunning new pattern book. as soon as i knew orla was releasing a book i just knew it was going to be good - but i didnt know it would be this good ! 'pattern' by orla kiely is a large and beautiful hard backed book featuring 304 pages of fabulous design. orla's prints are given a full page each, and there are many designs from moodboards which i have never seen before. as well as the joy of seeing the prints in large glorious technicolour there is the thrill of seeing orla's own home and design studio, and details like her bookshelves and inspiration boards. i cannot recommend this book strongly enough - great images and lots to read too i cant wait to get stuck in. 'pattern' is published by conran octopus and available now on amazon uk and soon on amazon usa.