27 January 2011

CHA show - lucy oldfield

designer lucy joy oldfield will be exhibiting her new work through 'pink light design' at the CHA show (craft & hobby association) in los angeles this weekend. lucy will be offering a new collection of 'mix and match' sketchy patterns in booth 4745.

ETSY - jayna dave

today we can catch up with design graduate jayna dave who we last saw in june 2010 when she was just about to graduate. jayna has now used her degree final collection to form the basis a range of designs for her etsy shop at lenny the lion and co.

26 January 2011

TOP DRAWER - wild & wolf

my final selection of snapshots from top drawer features this stunning new 'folklore' range from wild & wolf. designed by nina jarema it was inspired by the villages and forests of the ukraine. products in the line included fabulous enamel ware coffeepot, mug, plate and cakestand, plus storage tins, a tea towel, scented candles and more. look out for them in shops soon or if you have your own shop and want to stock them click here for details.

TOP DRAWER - rex international

next up its the excellent rex international who are always on hand to supply home & gift shops with on trend products. they have something for everyone and also sell direct to the public with their dot com gift shop.

TOP DRAWER - ms mugs




as someone who collects mugs the mclaggan smith stand is always a must see for me. at top drawer this season they were launching a brand new range by rapture and wright. below : some of the original rapture and wright fabrics from which the mug designs orginate.below: mclaggan smith are well known for being the producers of orla kiely's mugs amongst others. the multi stem print launched last september is already a bestseller. below : a selection by teresa green featuring her simple linear sketches.below : one of series of dog mugs by lindsey gardiner. below : from gillian kyle's range of scottish food stuffs featuring an illustration of a classic tunnock's tea cake.below : william & kate royal wedding mug and new christmas designs by fiona howard.