have you noticed lately that folksy has had a re-design? they have a bold new identity and logo designed by the super talented lydia lapinksi of kipikapopo. lydia has created a series of colourful banners representing the handmade community site's different sections such as 'cards' or 'christmas'. you can read more about the re-design on the folksy blog here and visit the portfolio website of lydia lapinski here.
a few weeks ago i recieved a beautiful parcel of goodies from illustrator and designer julia rothman. it included a selection of her very latest products which i just had to take some snapshots of the showcase her terrific work. i especially loved the illustrations found in 'instant iron-ons' published last month by chronicle books, and a typewriter journal with illustrated pages. also in the parcel were wall decals that furnish your room with instant antiques and a nautical card set called 'ahoy'. see all the products and more online at amazon uk or amazon usa.
lets get snug interiors, describe their shop as 'a really nice place to buy products for your home'. owners hannah and sarah launched their online shop in september and it features the two lovely tea towels below.
these christmas cards were snapped in clinton's cards where its always worth taking a look at their 'a la mode' selection.
brighton based designer fiona howard has been very busy working on lots of new projects. above is a new print shown on oven gloves are from her new "malibu" collection (available on her website). the partridge in a pear tree napkins and plate were designed for crate & barrel, and the floral 'chloe' bedlinen and shower curtain are a design fiona sold to pottery barn for their pbteen label.
