little bit of bragging...

It's a unique pleasure to meet people you admire... I've had the pleasure to finally meet Heather Moore, Jillian Phillips, Alison Cole, Xenia Taler, Mati Rose and to see Carolyn Gavin again (phew... what a name dropper:)...

N8 bag...

Nate Williams is one of my favorite illustrators that never fails to inspire me. So, naturally, I was very happy to find out that he has designed a couple of bags for BlueQ and they are coming out soon:)

I'm am getting one of these for absolute certain. You just can't get lost in a crowd with on of these babies:)

I really love this new print by Amanda Kindregan and it is a 'must share'.

Matte's felted action figures...

I cannot think of anything cuter at the moment than these felted little sculptures by Matte Stephens. I can't even take this much 'adorable' in one seating... That crafty Mr. Stephens... what will he do next?

Pssst... got everything one needs to start felting about 6 months ago... read books, sketched ideas... pocked my fingers 100 times... left felting to people with patience.

show & tell...

I just had to show you this new pillows (from urban outfitters) with Matte Stephens wonderful illustrations:) Just love 'em!

Thanks for the heads up Print&Pattern:)

inspired by...

I'd like to introduce you to one of my very favorite illustrators - Toshiyuki Fukuda. What an awesome source of inspiration! When I grow up I'd like to be like Toshiyuki... in the mean time... does anyone know where I could find these amazing stuffies modeled after his illustration?

inspired by...

These two illustrators inspire me today! Garrett Morin - with his wonderful color combinations and hilarious imagery, and Linzie Hunter - with her funloaded typography (some from lettering sketchbooks).

REX RAY

I first saw Rex Ray's work 10 years ago in a Metropolitan Home magazine. Up until then collage was nowhere near  my list of favorite media, but his work was so fresh and exciting - I've completely changed my mind about cut and paste:)

10 years later, Rex Ray is still one of my favorite artists. When I saw this book - REX RAY - ART + DESIGN - I couldn't pass it by. I had to have it! It's full of collage magic:) Check it out if you have a chance.

mark 1 more for the favorites:)

Marc Boutavant is a brilliant french illustrator and my latest source of inspiration. I just can't get enough of his adorable style. I am wishing that his books were in english though (so I could read them with my girls).

The 6 thick board puzzles could be found at couverture.

Oh, Mary...

One of my all time favorite illustrators/designers is Mary Blair. She still inspires me and makes me smile.