A wonderful archival print of one of Geninne's fantastic illustrations. Printed on acid free 300 grs. Fabriano watercolor paper with an Epson R1800 printer. It has a white border suitable for framing and is signed and dated by the artist. Love it!
Monday, 6 June 2011
Sunday, 5 June 2011
The Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouse by Judith Needham
The Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouse is designed to meet the child's need for imaginative play whilst being an attractive feature in the garden in its own right. The curvy lines and arched windows give the house a fairy tale quality. The twin spires and forked flags swinging gently in the breeze put one in mind of a knight's encampment. Its ambiguous form transforms effortlessly from cottage to castle, wigwam to igloo. Handmade in England from natural english willow, the playhouse has impeccable environmental credentials. Willow is a material which is annually renewable and which will gradually degrade over about 5 years – which is about the length of time a child will remain interested in using a playhouse. At the end of its life, rather than needing to go into landfill, it can simply be recycled in your own garden. You could use the willow as kindling if you have a fire; you could put it in the compost bin or you could shred it and use it as garden mulch. The base is made from untreated pine. It too will gradually degrade but will be much safer for children to sit on than pressure treated timber. At the end of the playhouse's life, the base timber can be reused for a garden project or converted to firewood. Beautiful!
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Dukkha by Little Robot
This is a 12.5" x 26.5" giclée print from an original watercolor painting. The central flower is a Lotus surrounded by lotus leaves and Magnolia Grandiflora. Amongst its leaves European bee-eaters get on with the tasks of life. From a limited edition of 50 prints, each is signed and numbered by the artist. Dukkha is a Sanskrit term which usually translated as 'Suffering' although some say it is best translated as 'dis-ease'. The concept is central to Buddhist philosophy and is the first of the four noble truths - 'Life is Suffering', or 'Life is Dukkha'.
Friday, 3 June 2011
Vintage Handkerchief Moth by Mister Finch
This moth is made from a vintage handkerchief and has beautiful hand embroidered roses on one wing. Designed as a decorative object he is both charming and unique. Flaws and odd stitching are celebrated and are to expected. He hangs simply from a ring on the reverse. This moth is 31cm in width and length is 16.5cm (not including antennae!). Mister Finch also creates a fantastic range of creepy crawlies, just click through for more pics.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Little Foxes by Whirlygig Collective
Little Foxes is a beautiful storybook by Louise Crowhurst. It features two little foxes, one black and one white, who live in a snowy, night-time world and who long to meet. They keep just missing each other, but they never give up hope. Each book is just under A6 size, is printed on cartridge paper and has been stitched by Louise on her own sewing machine.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Serenity Embroidery Kit by Emily Peacock for Room39
Designed by Emily Peacock for Room39, The Three Graces embroidery cushion kits Gratitude, Serenity and Mercy include a 100% linen cushion cover hand printed with Emily’s original design, colourful variegated cotton thread and needle. Detailed how-to instructions and the outline of the embroidery design already part of the print, make for a perfect introduction to the therapeutic properties of recreational needlework, even for absolute beginners. The Three Graces are a perfect present given as a kit or as finished cushion cover. After all, the most valuable gifts are those we put love and effort into making.
Cover size 41x41cm.
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