Blair Lent

I love the subtle colours & textures used in wonderful childrens book illustrations by the late Blair Lent.

This is an interesting article.

Nous Vous

Wonderful work at Nous Vous, a creative studio focusing on graphic design and illustration based in Leeds . visit the site to see the work and shop for some amazing paper products.

Emily Forgot

I love the current kaleidoscopic installations in the windows of Selfridges, especially the bold and fun "Zoot Allure" by graphic artist Emily Alston aka Emily Forgot.

Hussein Chalayan

I have recently visited the Hussein Chalayan exhibition at the Design Museum. The craftsmanship of pattern cutting and innovative use of unusual materials is amazing.

Lucia Gaggiotti

Have you seen this wonderful illustration by Lucia Gaggiotti in the May issue of Elle Decoration(UK) ?

Landon Howell

I'm off for an Easter break, be back soon.
This wonderful image is by Landon Howell is a photographer, based in Seattle.

David Neale

Beautiful botanical jewellery by David Neale a jewellery-maker who lives and works in Melbourne Australia. Visit The Golden Smith blog for inspiration and updates.

Wakan Images

Whilst browsing Dwanda this morning I can across some vibrant urban photography by Wakan Images. See the website for colourful scenes from around the world and some amazing portraits.
For reportage photography have a look here.

The Card Society

So pleased to see Maria Alexandra Vettese's new site for her wonderful Card Society letterpress printed card of the month club. Multi talented Maria also takes beautiful photographs and co-curates the wonderful Lines and Shapes books (be totally inspired by the new volume seven).
If like me you are intrigued by peoples work spaces then take a look at this site and this new book.

MikMik

I love the simple graphic images and subtle colour palette used in the hand printed pieces by Michael Lewis and his West Yorkshire based design studio MikMik. Take a look at the lovely patterns used on these gocco printed note cards.
So pleased to have my little shop mentioned on the Bambino Goodies blog yesterday.