We've expressed our love for Rob Ryan's papercuts before, but his 2011 calendar takes the cake! Love!
Via OSBP.
The Exquisite Corpse!
Check it out: 7x7 magazine is challenging all you artists out there to participate in their rendition of game that served as the basis for the book The Exquisite Book: 100 Artists Play a Collaborative Game (we were very flattered that they used our page from the book as the first drawing in the game! Woot!). The details can be found here!
Silk Tree Branch Mobiles by Moon-Lily Silk
Some of us have been traveling here at Hello!Lucky and we're a little confused about what season it is! We thought these delicate silk tree mobiles by Moon-Lily Silk were a refreshing way to look back while marching ever onward toward spring...was it?
Brought to mind our Autumn Leaves design.
And these brought to mind EIEIO's Lunaria design. Lovely, modern and nature-inspired.
And of course, Cherry Blossom.
Such lovely decorations for seasonally inspired weddings!
And, they might look equally beautiful in a nursery, no? (A child's nursery, that is, not an arboreal one where they might get a little lost.)
Thanks so much, Jan, for sharing!
Letterpress Holiday Cards on Paper Crave
A few of our favorite letterpress holiday greeting cards are featured on Paper Crave today! Oodles of paper goodness on their lovely blog. Also check out yesterday's post about Hanukkah Cards.
Thanks, Paper Crave!
Maggie Austin Cake
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we've got food on the brain! These stunning cakes from DC-area pastry chef Maggie Austin are almost too pretty to eat!
Via Oh, Joy.
The Periodic Sweetshop
Loving this Periodic Sweetshop from British designer Stephen Wildish.
Zulily Promotional
Have you heard of Zulily?
Zulily is a fab, beautifully curated listing of brands that specialize in kids and moms, be it clothing, decor, ephemera or stationery of course!
They have weekly and daily coupons and promos. It's simple and painless to join the list (we love avoiding spam, too)— just provide your name and e-mail and you're set. They even have some deals for non-moms... and it's good inspiration for mom-wannabes.
Hello!Lucky has a current promo, through 11/9/2010, that's good for our birth announcements and great for holiday cards too.
Peruse the cuteness!
Some of our favorite stores for kids' stuff are their favorites too. They represent blabla, HABA, Zid Zid, Urban Smalls, Kiwi Industries and many more!
Vintage Ornaments
It's been too long since we've made it out to the Alameda Flea Market, so when we were reminded the other day of how much we adore vintage blown-glass ornaments, we had to find someplace to get an eyeful. Our Woodblock Ornaments holiday card design put us in the mood, and we turned up all these lovelies to help us flea-shop vicariously.
Such beautiful music! We just couldn't hold back our holiday enthusiasm any longer.
Our personal favorite. What colors! Fancy a cup?
And a requisite Father Christmas.
AAACK! But maybe not this one! Teee heee!
All these come via a lovely vintage treasure blog called Oodles and Oodles.
Julia Rothman interview
One of our favorite design blogs, Grain Edit, did an interview with one of our favorite illustrators, Julia Rothman today. Read it here!
Magnolia Gastropub
In addition to the delicious food and beers at our local pub Magnolia, this new identity system from Nothing Something is also rather fabulous. Check out those fun coasters!
Via designworklife.
Serendipity
Ah! How cool is this shop? It's called Serendipity and is, bien sûr, in Paris...We found it via Olivelse, a cute little shop (and blog!) that has tempted us many a time. They make these awesome stuffed ukeleles...
Serendipity carries an eclectic selection of charming unique objects from around the world...
These paint pot containers seem such a simple idea, but so cool...
How fabulous is this rug?
Love the bohemian vibe of these bed linens...
And this! A bowl for children made of silicon. Genius.
So inspiring, non? If you happen to be lucky enough to be traipsing about Paris, you can find Serendipity here: 81-83, rue du Cherche-Midi
75006 Paris. Otherwise, visit their online shop here - lucky for us, they ship internationally! Vive l'internet!
More of our Favorite things... Paper and Porcelain!
Just had to share these with you!
Aside from writing letters, we'd say having folks over for coffee or tea is one of the best ways to keep in touch.
And how better to host a little get-together than with these beautiful handmade cups and saucers by Meredith Host? She gets some of her inspiration for design from paper patterns.
Just lovely!
We've had our eyes open for gifts, since it's getting on toward that season. We ran into Meredith's work on the Clay Studio website. The Clay Studio is a fab non-profit organization, studio, and artist residency for ceramic artists in Philadelphia. Had to give them a shout-out because they do great work, and have gorgeous handmade goodies.
Isn't this serving dish delish?
And this mug to match, found on Etsy. Thanks, Meredith!
Fluffy, Tulle Goodness!
What girl doesn't fantasize about floating about in a cloud of tulle? Ouma creates these delicate concoctions that would make even the most, ahem, possibly not-so-graceful of us, feel like a a picture of grace and ballerina-like elegance...
How dreamy is this hand-dyed ombre skirt? Coveting this deeply!
And how gorgeous would these be for bridesmaids? These are dresses that would never be relegated to the back of the closet!
You can find Ouma here and get some made-to-order fanciness of your own...
Lovely Letterpress Leftovers
Spotted these grand assemblage pieces by Eric Ulrich on Junkculture.
As letterpress afficionados, though, we must make a disclaimer: if you happen upon a set of wood block type, make sure it's incomplete and thoroughly dinged up before you re-purpose it. Good, complete sets of fonts are hard to come by. Consult with a pro. : ) (These look pretty well worn; the blog says Eric salvaged the type from a printing company in Iowa.)
Love the textures and colors! Makes us feel at home.
Beautiful Enameled Jewelry by Jill Baker Gower
Jill Baker Gower's wallpaper patterned enameled earrings are exquisite! We think they'd make perfect bridesmaids' gifts to coordinate with our Antoinette stationery design. Such an elegant mixture of modern design and vintage patterns.
And how about this gorgeous enamel and silver pendant? Jill teaches Metalsmithing at Rowan University in New Jersey, and she does beautiful work, including some very simple and elegant bridal commissions.
Splendid silver rings to match! You can see more of Jill's work, including her fascinating sculptural jewelry here.
Happily...
This embroidered linen would make a lovely wedding or housewarming gift....
Via Mary Ruffle.
The Exquisite Book Signing Party!
Last night we attended a book signing party for The Exquisite Book, a project headed by the lovely Julia Rothman. We were honored to be asked to participate in the book (see Eunice's contribution here). The signing took place at the ever fabulous Rare Device.
Eunice was on hand to sign books with her trusty companion Jude (trying to take credit for her hard work! Some people....).
The party hosted a live drawing event featuring contributing artists Caitlin Keegan, Kelly Lynn Jones, Susie Ghahremani,Tom Neely, Lorena Siminovich and Lisa Congdon.
Eunice adds her signature hot dog!
Read more about The Exquisite Book here.
All photos by Kelly Braun.
Exquisite Book Signing in San Francsico
Attention design enthusiasts! If you're in the bay area you should give this a gander. Our own Eunice Moyle will be at Rare Device doing collaborative drawings with Julia Rothman and other great illustrators! Here's some more info.
Petit Pan
On a recent trip to Paris (oh, how we love thee!), we discovered Petit Pan - a charming little shop filled with all kinds of marvelous things...
Like this lil' rabbit, that came in his own "petite maison" (a cardboard box with holes cut out for his ears - one has to let the ears breathe, clearly!)
The aesthetic is heavily inspired by Chinese folk art and popular culture (no one does that particular shade of hot pink quite so well) but with that je ne sais quoi that is so very French...
Adorable bags...
Love these fabulous kites...
Love this children's chair SO MUCH...
In addition, they have a shop dedicated entirely to beads, baubles, ribbons, and fabrics and offer what are, no doubt, fabulous classes in drawing, textiles and kite-making, among others.
If you ever find yourself in Paris, you must visit - it is a truly magical little place. You can order from them online here, or visit them in Paris here: 39 (the haberdashery) and 76 (the shop), Rue François Miron.
Denise Sharp
This handmade headband/tiara from Denise Sharp would be perfect for flower girls, bachelorettes or any one else needing a bit more loveliness in their life.
Via Uncle Beefy.