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Rob Makes Paper Cuts

Posted in Art, Gifts, Shop, tagged Rob Ryan on November 30, 2008| Leave a Comment »

Hopefully one day I’ll own my own Rob Ryan original. His amazingly intricate paper cuts (and limited-edition screen prints) are available at his online etsy shop, or at his new proper shop on . They have a bit of a wintery holiday vibe… so a great Christmas gift for that special someone!

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Ilse Makes Aesop

Posted in Inspirational, Shop, tagged Aesop, Ilse Crawford on November 21, 2008| Leave a Comment »

I love the Aesop store on Mount Street in London. Designed by the legendary Ilse Crawford it’s a contemporary and luxurious twist on a traditional chemist’s shop. I’m impressed by the minimal yet warm vibe – and the inclusion of the cardboard packaging into the design. It’s like a pile of cardboard logs. Love it.

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Mat Makes Art

Posted in Art, Gifts, tagged Mat Daly on November 19, 2008| Leave a Comment »

I’ve been a fan of Chicago’s Mat Daly for a while now – I’ve bought items for my own house, as well as pieces for friends and family. His prints run anywhere from $150 to $3,000… and if you’re nice to him he’ll ship internationally. Get in there!

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Tithi Makes Jewelry and/or Sculpture

Posted in Art, Jewellery, tagged Tithi Kutchamuch on November 3, 2008| 2 Comments »

Tithi Kutchamuch gets an ‘A’ for effort. Her work is one part art, another part jewelry – two for the price of one! Winner of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the London Craft Council’s ‘Origin’ 2008.