PULSE - grace & go

more links today from the pulse design and gift show. lovely graphic prints by east london based grace & go.

PULSE - clarissa hulse

floral patterns on cushions and lampshade from clarissa hulse.

PULSE - butterfly blue

there were lots of patterns to admire on the butterfly blue stand. designed to be worn long, these pendants add a small spash of pattern to your outfit, and with so many colours to choose from theres something for all tastes.

PULSE - show details

this week im going to be posting exhibitors from the pulse show, which takes place each may at earls court in london. i attended the show last tuesday and picked up various cards and brochures, so over the next few days i'll be posting them here...

PULSE - bitter & twisted

first up bitter & twisted who were showing their range of cards, wrap and gift bags.

PULSE - bomaby duck

i liked this fun range of picnicware from bombay duck.

PULSE - michelle mason

not many pictures on this one but i love the prints of michelle mason.

SHOP - family tree

i found these lovely books by liz loveless online at the family tree shop , in clerkenwell london. since then ive tried to do a bit more research, but only managed to find various bookshop listings around the world. i'd love to know more about liz ?!. the family tree shop looks great, and is nice website to browse. i liked these patterns on tote bags and lampshades.

SHOP - frank

another great online store (and a real store) is frank, down in whistable, kent. this lovely seaside design and craft shop stocks names such as sukie, black rabbit, angie lewin, and so many more. i loved these screenprints by robert ryan. click here to view the online store which is fantastic.

CERAMICS - mel robson

brisbane based ceramic artist mel robson produces the most beautiful little tiles featuring lovley little birds. other patterns in her hand made collection include the use of old maps and text in striking black & white designs. mel is currently setting up her website, but has recently opened an etsy shop where you can pick up one of these lovely porcelain wall pieces (left) for $35.00/ approx £17.50. up to date news and behind the scenes info can be found on her blog.

GIFT WRAP - jenny wren paperie

the jenny wren paperie have just launched a brand new collection of gift wrap. designed by jennifer playford and called furochic they are an eco-friendly alternative to disposable paper gift wrap and based on traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth. and because they are made of cloth it means they are reusable! . the furochic range was shortlisted as a finalist in the national stationery show best new product awards last month in new york. click here to visit the website where you can now buy great cards and wrap online.