Modern History

I have recently been delving into my family history and family tree. The information I have collated however is in a rather non-digestable format.  I stumbled upon My Tree and Me and found these beautiful examples of family trees. Wouldn’t you love to have this on your wall, reminding you of your long and powerful genealogical  lineage!

genealogical

Colour Between the Lines

Between the Lines is a colouring book for contemporary adults!

Volume two will be available in NOvember and pre-orders are possible through the RxArt Website.

Takashi Murakami, Ed Ruscha, Lawrence Weiner, and Raymond Pettibon are artists who have contributed their line drawings for your enhancement. RxArt is a New York based non-profit organization that uses contemporary art to engage, heal and reduce anxiety in patients in healthcare facilities.

Finders Keepers

The Finders Keepers Market is a design and art market which started in Sydney, Australia. It is now expanding to Brisbane with the aim to go national. The markets showcase independent designers and artists in a festival like atmosphere with live music, a cafes and bar. It’s free so if you are in the Brisbane or Sydney area, mosy on down for a sticky beak.

Brisbane
October 31 and November 1 2009
12pm-9pmThe Old Museum
Cnr Bowen Bridge Road & Gregory Terrace, Herston

Sydney
December 4th (6pm-10pm) and 5th (10am-8pm) 2009
The inside foyer at CarriageWorks – 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh

For more details visit the Finders Keepers website

Tugboat Printshop

Turtle Island by Paul and Valerie Collaborations

I just stumbled upon this online printmaking store and apart from loving the name ‘tugboat print shop’, I was enthralled by the work displayed. Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the collaboraters behind the scenes who are dedicated to producing quality, hand-made prints at really affordable prices. Here are two of my favourite pieces from the shop. These pieces are by the owners and artists themselves, Paul Roden and Paul and Valerie Collaborations. I am loving the sea theme at the moment too.

Wavejumper

Treehouse by Paul Roden

Cath Kidston

Sorry it has been a while since my last post. I have been sick, working hard for a book publisher and very busy in between.
Here’s some yummy lush wallpapers by Cath Kidston to make up for the hiatus.

Check out artwork and tshirts by Jose Pulido

Biddy Bags

Make both a social and fashion statement simultaneously by supporting Biddy Bags. Biddy Bags connects socially isolated mature-aged women with young designers through craft. Every Biddy Bag is a one-off exclusive design, handmade by a local woman. Each product sold also comes with the story of its creator. Talented singer/songwriter Sarah Blasko just happens to be a patron of this venture which was originally masterminded by Samantha Jockel.

Check out their new tea cosy range.

Hey Bros

How amazing are these? They are actually sticky notes, and not real fruit sliced by a samurai.  Kudamemo – are a creation by D-BROS. They can be bought here individually, or you can buy them as a set of six in a fruit crate. It’s so Japanese, I love it.

Floral Delights

The artist responsible for these beautiful pieces of work is Katie Vernon.

Katie draws inspiration from Design Sponge member Sarah Ryhanen’s flower arrangements. Katie’s prints are currently for sale at etsy and are very reasonably priced.

Paper Stories

paper stories creates eco-friendly paper boutique and workspace located in the Chicago area. Created by two designers, kelly maron (of paper stories letterpress) and tami rasmussen (of tam tam design studio) they also provide classes in paper arts, craft, and handcrafted correspondence. They are inspired by the craftsmanship and refinement of days gone by. Check out paper stories website for more details.