Love letter June 12, 2009

 

 

Perhaps it’s because I am a writer by trade, but I have always loved letters and I’m a complete typography nerd so this post is dedicated to the humble letter. First up is the cool “Alphabet bag” - made of 100% cotton and, at a tenner a pop, they are are simple and cool – perfect for nipping to the veg shop or carrying your swimming things in!

 

If you haven’t yet come across her, Emily Peacock is doing wonderful things for the revival of tapestry. No longer the domain of medieval castles or grandma’s carpet bag, these circus-inspired tapestry cushions rock – mothballs not included. Also you have to DIY so it kind of becomes an heirloom – genius!

I spotted these bookspine bracletts on Etsy – they are the handiwork of the very talented Leah Makin whose passion for ‘papers, persnickety punctuation and discarded library books’ make for some really creative items in her Etsy shop.

 

 

 

While I was pouncing about on Etsy, as is customary for a Friday afternoon, I found these lovely laser-cut lovelies by Isette - she does a whole range of letters and words in lots of different colours. I love the delicate curls of the ampersand, which I rarely get to use as house-style at work doesn’t like the pretty little symbol  so instead, I can wear one – they are a bargain at $24 plus P & P.

Ok so it’s not typography, but I think Isette’s cute glasses ring (below) would style up any hand ($9 USD)

 Finally one more Etsy find for you – this time from the wonderful imagination of Vintage Inspiration - it’s a really cute antique typewritter key set in a novely button – how sweet! Again it’s  a snip at $10 USD.

Letters, doodles and posh graffiti – the new design inspiration March 13, 2008

                       

Ok, so I am a writer by trade, but heavens above, I am LOVING the new typographical textiles and interiors inspired by the written word and the quirky anime-style illustrations to be found imprinted across furniture and wallpaper.

 

 

 This is not a new concept and many textile designers use words and doodles to inject a dose of cartoonish creativity into their designs. But there is a new focus on fresh and quirky art such as this fab wallpaper from Graham and Brown, called Scape.While Cole and Son’s range by Italian designer Alberto Fornasetti  is so beautiful and unique.

    

 

Emily Readett Bayley has become well known for her ‘posh graffiti’ and with the likes of Banksy commanding millions for his quirky and somewhat political statements, this rough and ready, spray painted look is set to be hot in the world of interiors this year (though if you are like me, your home is already stuffed to bursting with little adages, quirky illustrations and celebrations of writing).

In the latest issue of livingetc, they have showcased a number of wonderful illustrative items inspired by arty doodlings.

 

Another designer to catch my eye is the oh so fabulous Deborah Bowness. She creates these wonderul photo real prints on fabric and wallpaper – which will make a stylish addition to any home. I am currently coveting the book images for my office – I can but dream…