Helsinki WDC 2012 + Marimekko
So we’re heading over to Europe in May this year, which is super exciting. It’s been 5 years since I was there last - Jim is super excited to put his new-to-him Kiev camera through its paces and I’m super excited to just absorb…EVERYTHING. I’m Polish, so stops in Krakow as well as to visit family in Gdansk and Poznan are on the list, but we’ve also managed to squeeze Berlin in there (obvs), and Helsinki. Helsinki! Home of Marimekko! And Hel Looks! Flea markets! And…saunas!
It just so happens we’ve chosen a good year to visit Helsinki - it is the 2012 World Design Capital. There is a giant design district one can tour as well as a roster of international and Helsinki-based events. I’m looking forward to it, and lookie here, Marimekko has created a map of their designer’s favourite places. Worth the look…and the plane ticket!
Oh, and any travel tips are muchly .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). :)
Posted by Vikki on February 14th at 8:40am
Child’s Own toys
O-M-G! Aren’t these the most delightful? Wendy Tsao of Child’s Own in Vancouver will take a drawing your child has made a covert it into a plush toy! I pretty much can’t stop grinning. I love kid’s drawings and this is just the ultimate next step - I mean, how much fun do you think Wendy has working on these every day? Even more grinning to be had if you check out pictures here on Wendy’s flickr.
Posted by Vikki on February 13th at 12:26pm
Vintage movie title stills
Some lovely stills from the titles and end credits of vintage movies over here. Above are some of my favourites - they are all so diverse within the same style, don’t you think?
Posted by Vikki on February 5th at 6:02pm
New work! New year! New fun!
Well, now that the dust has cleared from the holidays, it’s new stuff time! I have been mentioning in bits and pieces that I’ve been branching off in all directions lately on the creative front. In addition to paper goods, I’ve recently tipped a toe (nay, an entire leg?) into fabric dyeing, with really exciting results. On top of that I’ve figured out how to translate my patterned drawings onto the humble ceramic plate, which has been immensely satisfying.
All this to say you’re going to find some new fun stuff in my shop, with more coming soon. At the moment there are a few perfect-for-your-everyday, hand dyed bags up for grabs that I think you’re going to love. Hand-dyed tunics are on their way within the week. There’s also several plate patterns from the Supper Settings series available - hang these plates on your wall or use them to serve dinner, it’s totally up to you!
Crockery! Handbaggery! Exciting papergoods coming up! I’d love it if y’all would take a look -this year is going to be very, very interesting…
Posted by Vikki on January 6th at 3:09pm
