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February 22nd, 2012


On your marks.

February 22nd, 2012

The new Matthew Marks Gallery in L.A is based on a painting by the splendid Ellsworth Kelly. The building is the one on the left.

The things that dreams are made of.

February 22nd, 2012

via Freaky Fauna.

Just our type.

February 22nd, 2012

Alfred R Wepf has an enviable collection of old typewriter ribbon tins. Here are two of them. For more click here.

Montreal ’67.

February 21st, 2012

Animal icons from the ’67 Expo in Montreal. Designed by Burton Kramer.

Wheely nice.

February 21st, 2012

Stitch in time.

February 21st, 2012

From the Netherlands an old cross stitch pattern book. It’s a corker! You can view it all by searching for ‘Borduur-Patronen’ right here.

John Clappison.

February 20th, 2012

John Clappison was a prolific designer of ceramics, mainly for Hornsea Pottery, during the 60s & 70s. This is our collection of his illustrated mugs. There are many to get, but are getting rarer & pricier! We use them daily because they make ones tea taste better.

The language of flowers.

February 20th, 2012

via r-hamdan on Flickr.

Smalls plates.

February 20th, 2012

Undergarments styled like plates of food. They’ve been around a while but they’re still so nicely made. By.

Timbres educatif.

February 20th, 2012

This old rubber stamp catalogue makes us very happy.

Winners!

February 20th, 2012

Thank you all for entering our Valentines competition. We have two winners. Lianna Shepherd gets 1st prize, the 2nd prize winner is Mar. Another giveaway next month!

Dick Bruna.

February 17th, 2012

D.I.Y Project.

February 17th, 2012

What are you doing this weekend? We’re turning all radiators into sheep. Via @raneytown.

Cut a rug.

February 17th, 2012

New ‘Folk’ rugs from Sylvain Willenz. Wouldn’t they be great for dancing on? Yes.

Cubes.

February 17th, 2012

A project by the always awe inspiring Raw Color. A magic blend of our favourite shapes, colours & materials. That minty green. Drool.

Dial up.

February 16th, 2012

Dial L for Like. Dials & spinners are so satisfying. More here.

Sabine Finkenauer.

February 16th, 2012

Sabine Finkenauer’s iron work makes us happy. Especially that dress.

Scans from a French Maths Book.

February 16th, 2012



Tank are Tops.

February 15th, 2012

Tank are creating some magnificent buildings which expose every day raw materials. You might see them in a new light. A breeze block kitchen? Yes please. via dezeen.

Say Cheese.

February 15th, 2012

When you woke up this morning did you feel that something was missing? That something was this huge collection of Russian cheese labels. And this collection of Polish ones. Enjoy.

Kimon-ooh.

February 15th, 2012

Woh kimono! Click here for more. Via freaky fauna.

 

 

 

Insert here.

February 14th, 2012

An insert from a Pelikan typewriter ribbon tin. Probably 60s, certainly perfect. Via writing ball.

Maurice Laban.

February 14th, 2012

Illustrated by Maurice Laban in the late 50s. Via my vintage avenue.

 

M-Z.

February 14th, 2012

50% of an old German alphabet sheet.