pop ink have just launched these lovely new artwork designs called decor-a-board. they're ready to hang artworks printed directly onto birch veneer, and are made from small unused portions of lumbered trees. priced at $28 dollars and measuring approx 14" high they would make an ideal artwork for any room, a couple would be great for a nursery or childs room. and if you like the bird designs pop ink also have some new bird plate designs coming soon.
i saw this lovely bold kids bedlinen on french website deco clico. the brand is called 'fred the dog' which is new to me and as yet i havent been able to find out any more about them. addition - alexa just gave us the website for fred the dog. thanks alexa.
whilst we are on the topic of childrens design, these two funky motifs are from san francisco designers bunny and bee . the company was formed in 2006, and they now offer unique custom textile infant and toddler apparel using funky graphics and colourful characters. 
two new prints in this week at urban outfitters. im loving the print with this bird design above, such great colours, and the pattern below is certainly fun and colourful.
last week i recieved the most awesome package of goodies from the fabulous dutch door press in san francisco. im now the proud owner of two of their lovely prints, one being a really useful 2008 calendar and several colourful cards. even their business cards are little works of art. named after the stunning victorian house where they are based mara murphy and anna branning produce these boldly coloured designs on two antique printing presses. inspirations come from vintage patterns and a love of symmetry. the dutch door press have some seriously cool stockists in the USA but good news for us international fans, they have an etsy store and ship worldwide.
also in the post lately ive recieved 3 cards from funcupcake, which came with a cool postcard and extra little stickers and moo cards.
im still working my way through my books from the print & pattern bookshop and todays title is 'i love badges' by eva minguet camara, published by monsa. this is a great addition to the book 'badge,button,pin' which was published last year on the same subject. now if you're thinking you wouldnt like this book because you are not into badge design, then think again. this book could inspire artists, illustrators, graphic designers or anyone who uses colour and type. it has great photography, good designs and not too much text. see it here on amazon usa or amazon uk.
i just wanted to round of the week with a real burst of colour, with these papers and cards from dewey howard, i spotted this line at kate's paperie. spring is really in the air now as we enter the end of february and hopefully you will tune in next week to print & pattern as i'll be looking at the new easter items that are appearing in stores now.
the lovely bird patterns above are by helen bowler, a british designer working in new zealand. helen has 15 years experience designing for the stationery and textile industry, and she likes to read P+P to keep in touch with whats happening back here in the UK. shes just launched brand new range of bird cards shown below, and at the bottom two clever repeat designs from helen's portfolio.
