Lovely Libby!

Following on from my recent London posts I'd like to introduce the super talented illustrator Libby McMullin. I started following Libby's work a few months ago then we started chatting via emails/ facebook & twitter (I really love the online design world) then I was lucky enough to 'Like' her Facebook page & win two fabulous prints!

I had a trip down to London planned so I arrange to meet her & visit her beautiful stall down at Camden Lock. We had a fun afternoon chatting, sharing stories & drinking tea. Libbys' designs are really stunning so I know we are going to be seeing a lot more from her! So watch this space.

If you are interested in her work you can buy a lovely selection online here. I just ADORE the top illustration, it's beautifully decorating my new studio wall. I love the detail of her gorgeous line work she has a real distinct style.

teNeues @TopDrawer2011

#Happy Friday!

Today I thought I'd share a little more news from Top Drawer 2011. For those of you that follow the blog will know I was only a guest at Top Drawer this year & not an exhibitor. I've been mainly focusing on my licensed product range & there representing me was the lovely 'Botanic' note card range that I designed in collaboration with one of my favourite international publishers teNeues. I loved working with teNeues & I was super chuffed with the quality of the product.

So thank you teNeues! To shop online for the 'Botanic' range click here

(Ps my own product label is expanding! News to follow soon...)

• 20 long notecards, 4 each of 5 images
• 20 envelopes
• Sturdy, reuseable box, great for storage
• No additional postage required
• Measures 4 1/3 x 8 2/3 x 1 1/2 inches (11 x 22 x 3.8 cm)

Fringe Studio

Hey Everyone!  I don't know about you but I fall in love several times a day! Superficial as it may be, its so easy to fall in love with beautiful things!  This is my latest object of affection:

Fringe Studio is a Brand from California that makes the most gorgeous, fresh, natural, colourful, products.
They have got a wide range of products, from stationery, candles, home and beauty products.  I especially LOVE their glass vases. they are perfect by themselves when there are no flowers inside.

I really like their use of botanical illustration and their butterflies are romantic and lovely.  Please have a look at their website for more info.  I hope you like them too.  Love Moni

Vintage Bazaar

The wonderful people behind the Leeds vintage fashion fairs are hosting a Vintage Bazaar in Ilkley, West Yorkshire on the 24th of September.

Why not pop along! I always really enjoy their events.

Design Job!

Hello design people, today I thought I'd share with a full time design position that's currently advertised with the FAB design studio Paper & Cloth.

For more information click here.

I'm always hearing about design jobs & opportunities so I promise to share them on the blog:)

GOOD LUCK! They are a lovely design studio!

Exciting Things at Top Drawer!

Following on from yesterdays post...

Here are a couple more things that got me all giddy whilst at Top Drawer. I was very lucky to visit the show with my very talented designer friend Miss Amy Wilde, who was also on a work research trip. It was great that we could visit the show together & have lots of fun at the same time.

We walked past the Laurence King (LKP) Publishing stand & spotted the Print & Pattern book, edition 1 (with both our designs in!) then we noticed book No 2 also & spotted further designs! The book looks fantastic, I can't wait for it to be released & it was great to get a sneak peek.

I'm very to lucky to have my design work featured in the second edition. They really are great books so it's a huge honor to appear in both. Thank you Print & Pattern!

(To pre order volume two click here)

 

 

(Last two images above *Miss Amy Wilde & her yummy character & print designs. Snippet

taken from 'Print & Pattern', volume 1)

Top Drawer 2011

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend & start to the working week!

I'm now back at the studio after a great business & design trip down to London. The main focus was Top Drawer & I also visited some super talented designer/makers down at Camden Lock.

I have tons of research & inspiration to share over the next week or two, so keep an eye out for our blog posts.

The best part of my trip was attending a Q&A session & seminar hosted by the amazing Zandra Rhodes & I also got a lovely photo taken with her. She really is design royalty! What an amazing day :)

Retro and vintage

Happy Tuesday folks, Kelly here!

This is my final blog post for Rachael as I have now finished my placement with her and want to thank her for the fantastic opportunity and for all the helpful advice she has given me! I hope to be just as successful one day!

On with the post... Retro and vintage themes in recent years have become dominant and popular trends in both interiors and fashion. Antiquing has never been so popular and vintage items are highly prized, and this has therefore filtered into contemporary print and pattern as recognised by trendbible and by all the pinners on pinterest.

Enjoy and thanks for looking!

Kelly :)

Top Drawer 2011

Hey folks!

Since Top Drawer is in full swing, Rachael and I have been thinking about who would be worth a look as there are so many, how do you choose? The following exhibitors all have fun, quirky and colourful styles that are inspiring for us. #TopDrawer

Enjoy! Kelly :)