yellow owl workshop

i saw yellow owl workshops's booth at the stationary show a year or so back and fell in love with their hand-drawn and woodcutty aesthetic.
i think these stamp sets ($30) would make an awesome kiddo gift.

oilcloth redux- part II (subtle prints and colors)

clockwise from top left:kirsikka by marimekko, ascot stripe 2 by ian mankin, lumimarja steel blue by marimekko, oxford stripe mint by ian mankin, lepo blue/green by marimekko, odeon 8 peony by ian mankin

the pieces by ian mankin are water-resistant and wipeable yet are matte, not glossy...
marimekko pieces are bpa free

sources:
-textile arts (marimekko)
- ian mankin

oilcloth redux- part I (bold prints and colors)

i've been looking for an oilcloth for the kitchen table so ruby can do really messy projects there. disappointed by some of the usual gingham and/or hawaiian-inspired patterns, i came across some neat alternatives.

clockwise from top left: retro groovy shapes, kissanminttu red/blue by marimekko, hazy days,lisa by brita sweden, purple floral, katia

sources:
- harts fabric
- textile arts (marimekko)
- just wipe
- scandinavian design center
- doxie shop (bright and bold colors/patterns)

today i saw

love this blog, today i saw
artist jill wignall makes hand-drawn postcards of daily observations, then sends them to people she likes
(via lena corwin's blog)