alyson fox

saw these on modish and was instantly taken. i know i don't normally post about clothes or jewelry, just felt like mixing it up for a change.

handmade felt scarves by alyson fox. love the slit one side fits through the other and the embellishments.

they also make cuffs, belts, t-shirts and wool jackets.

valentines from egg press

the people at egg press just emailed out their newsletter and i thought i'd pass the word:

from now until valentines, they will be adding a little special valentine treat in with every eggpress.com order!

check out their love-inspired cards.

om home - website launch

out of montreal, om home has just launched their online website. funny, as i was just about to feature their pillows in my "etsy pick of the day" !

love the new site design (the flash intro is so cute), and the C.C.F.C., the Calcutta Cricket and Football Club Pillows are such a great design.

See them here and their etsy shop! (via sweetspot.ca).

shorthand press

interesting and unique, cards using short hand by not a better name than, shorthand press out of seattle. "say more with less"!

get recycling, get whiplashed!

all you crafters our there, the february whiplash crafting competition is starting up! february is officially RECYCLED CRAFTS month. make something that utilises pre-used/pre-loved/trash/junk/waste items an interesting creative challenge! check the whiplash site for details!

and don't forget about the design a banner competition at whip-up! prizes are sponsored by princeton architectural press, who is donating a couple of packs of quality design books for the winner and runner up.

new online store - queenthings!

thrilled for fellow blogger, jenny of true nature who has opened up a new online store, queenthings! her first collection is based on stories, the first story of many to come, the secret garden. narrative jewelry inspired by the beloved classic by frances hodgson burnett.

filled with beautiful images, her site, coming from south america sells romantic handmade jewelry designed with a beautiful narrative behind it. the site takes you to her etsy shop or you can click here. beautiful designs.

the true graffiti problem

i read about this new project "light criticism" by the anti-advertising agency and the graffiti research lab on psfk. they are covering the video screens that are positioned above nyc's subway stops that feed out advertising day and night.

read also wooster collective: nyc's true graffiti problem.

fred flare friday wishlist

if only fred flare was around the corner, (maybe not); but if they were, a few things i would probably buy today: ipod karaoke; valentine stamp kit; heart measuring cups; lego belt; valentine pocket tins; and some ice cream air fresheners.

Paulina Reyes - Illustrator/Design

Grace posted about all the great paper coffee cup designs coming out the other day and I found this in my hunts and had to add it to the collection. Paulina Reyes is an illustrator/designer for Kate Spade to name a few.

update: i just read on oh joy a link to her work on kate spade's new site. click here.

blue bell bazaar

i received an email from gosia about her pretty vintage bone china pieces she has for sale in her etsy shop. she also sells glass, designed by her, that is mouth blown and hand finished in the bohemia region of the czech republic.

blue bell bazaar etsy shop

nanna bi-annual sample sale

the people from nanna's (they make some groovy bags amongst other thngs) sent me an email today about their bi-annual sample sale starting tonight! 50% to 75% off all remaining 2006 fall/winter clothing and handbags. 4pm-9pm friday, jan. 26 and 10am-5pm Saturday, Jan. 27! #306 - 128 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver (between Manitoba and Columbia).

silvia dotto

pomegranates are really popping up everywhere it seems and medallion influenced vancouver potter, silvia dotto has made a beautiful addition for the tabletop. a craft fair favorite with her gorgeous medallion pressed clay and now these pomegranates. so lovely.

modernkid

new from modernkid (left to right clockwise) - ooba walnut crib ( includes a toddler day-bed conversion panel), magis alma children's chair (with a gorgeous molded tree w/birds on back), nurseryworks goodnight glider (sits on a modern exposed bent plywood wood base) and kidsonroof golden house (a playhouse made of cardboard that packs away in it's own box for storage).

beatle stamps

beatle stamps from the uk's royal stamp shop, designed by johnson banks.

read more about the design here.


(via veer).

ray fenwick

ray fenwick makes things, most of them involve lettering. this fellow canadian is a letterpress printer from halifax, nova scotia, and also a member at threadless and is definitely one to watch in the wallpaper design world. a link to his wallpaper design submissions at nakedandangry.com bring a twist to the traditional and his typography background along with his handlettering illustrations make these fun and whimsical patterns. also check out his flickr.

introducing - etsy pick of the day

i'm rather thrilled to announce a new feature i thought could be fun here, called "etsy pick of the day". each day i will feature a new etsy product i think deserves to be seen and feature it in my top sidebar to get the best exposure!

starting off today, a beautiful linocut print by rainy prints (frame not included). a gorgeous salmon pink limited edition print.

so spread the word and if you wish, feel free to submit your work or tips of products from etsy you think should be the featured "etsy pick of the day". i'm interested in art (prints, paintings, photography), papergoods, purses, bags, belts, ceramics, pottery, home decor accessories and vintage goods.

torre & tagus

torre & tagus is a wholesaler here in canada as well as in the states that carries some beautiful home products, and i noticed in january's canadian h&h a couple pieces that caught my eye. in their trends article, they mentioned pastels "taking on a bold new attitude" and torre & tagus' verona cermic vases in baby pink are fitting right in to that palette. i also love their vintage goblet-motif tumblers highlighted in the new/old world trend, featuring mostly black and white colonial /gothic look.

francesca signori

imedagoze found some beautiful wallpapers the other day that i missed, by francesca signori that look so beautiful in a rustic setting, as she mentioned. they're available from fragileumlimited.com.

moth design from industrial storm

forms from nature, redesigned into plastics come these whimsical lighting creations from moth lighting. i'm so wanting those coral ones, especially the one that looks like it plugs right into a receptacle (like a night light). from industrial storm out of toronto.

hey-sign

was at paper-ya over the weekend and saw some great felt bags and pencil cases from this company hey-sign out of germany. i was surprised to find they also make all these wonderful table-top accessories, cushions and even rugs, all out of of that thick felt i still can't find in any local stores. where does one buy this stuff?

last day at d's

My last day at Design Sponge! It's been a fun two weeks! Absolutely crazy actually, I don't know how she does it all. Click here to read my last posts and the last two weeks of finds. These prints by San Francisco's Hanna Stouffer, also found at the Receiver Gallery.

all the small things

this show of all the small things, miniatures by melanie coles, looks so irresistable. a show of matchbox dioramas and past miniatures. Dates: January 5th - February 14th; Place: The Petri Dish 2406 Main Street @ 8th Ave., Vancouver, B.C., (via beyondrobson.com).

papergoods at d's

Check out my papergoods post over at Design Sponge today! Lots of great finds! This one from Good on Paper.

Maria Anna Parolin

Maria Anna Parolin is a visual artist currently living and working in Vancouver, Canada. She studied her M.F.A. (Printmaking) at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Her Lightjet prints on handmade plexi boxes and Stencil & relief prints of pills and leaves (pendant lighting) are stunning in person.

The pendants are available at Gigi B. on Granville Island, 1663 Duranleau Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 3S3

Bonspiel Creations

Cute little screenprinted pouches coming out of Victoria, B.C. by Bonspiel Creation.

See her Etsy Shop for more.

Ceramics at D's

New works from Laura McKibbon, of Cul de Sac Designs (above) out of Vancouver and some beautiful porcelain I found on Etsy, called Dovetail (below). Read more of my posts at Design Sponge Guest Blog. And don't miss her podcast on John Pomp's Glass.

spring pillows

This just in. Some new pillows for spring and how i'm longing for spring! In fact, I think I may just use that bamboo one as inspiration for my spring banner.

graphite art

twig pencils
peapod pencils
cone shell
small twig pencil

Remarkable writing utensils designed by Angelio Batle. Almost too nice to use, but so special when you do. Available at Bluehouse

New Leaf - Nebopeklo

A new gocco print by Natalie of Nebopeklo out of Glasgow.

I'm just loving her raindrop details in her latest prints. I'm the happy owner of one of her gocco prints, and they truly are swoon worthy and even more beautiful in person.

Contact her by email at: nebopeklo AT gmail DOT com

Lisa Solomon Interview

I did a mini-interview with Lisa Solomon which is up at Design Sponge's Guest Blog today.

Read it here.

Whipup Banner Design Contest

Whipup is celebrating their one year anniversary and to give back, they are holding a Banner Design Contest! Prizes are sponsored by Princeton University Press, who is donating a couple of packs of quality design books for the winner and runner up.

So if you love doing stuff like this, read here for more details!

Modern Twist

Design*Sponge just posted about a new collection from Modern-Twist.

Amy Ruppel designed a series of pieces for this collection and just sent them over.

Loving the folding pockets! Read more here.

Lily Yung - Die Cuts

Beautiful felt die-cut panels and pillows by Canadian Designer, Lily Yung, are being featured on my Design*Sponge Guest Blog post today. Read more...

John Clark Film Noir Portraits

Spent a bit of time over at Etsy this past weekend. Man one can get lost there. Sifting through, I found a few nuggets to share.

To start off with this, these John Clark Film Noir inspired mystery novel portraits. Using ink and mystery novel pages. The phrase, "nothing has been forgotten," is left unobscured. The piece measures five and a quarter by eight inches.

Printed Moleskin Cahier Notebook/Journals

I've been noticing these little Moleskin Cahier (kraft brown) journals popping around over at Etsy where people are either print gocco-ing, lino printing or screenprinting their designs on them. What a great idea I think! Here are a few ones that popped out:

(Top Left) Woodpecker by Pinkbathtub
(Top Right) Glasses are Cool by Abbytrysagain
(Middle) Green Graphics by Fisk and Fern
(Bottom) Macy Bubbles by Shoofly