Fable

I love these..

'London designer Karolin Schnoor collaborated with the master artisans of Royal Doulton to create the stunning Fable collection; characterised by versatility and a clean, contemporary look.'

http://www.karolinschnoor.co.uk/

Picasso Prints: The Vollard Suite

I recently went to the British Museum to see the collection of etchings by Picasso. There were over 100 intaglio prints spanning from 1930 to 1937, a time when Picasso was involved in a passionate affair with his muse Marie-Thérèse Walter, who features quite a lot.

There is a definite focus on classical sculpture, but i was drawn to the darker etchings of Minotaur. In classical mythology this fierce creature with a bull's head and a human body, was trapped in a labyrinth by the King of Crete. Later slain by the Athenian prince Theseus. In the 1930's, many surrealists depicted this beast as it represented irrational and suppressed instincts. The Minotaur can be seen throughout many etchings, as if to reflect Picasso's challenging personality. 

So interesting to see his more simple linear work.

                                                                   

Pinterest

I absolutely adore Pinterest.. so many lovely images to pin! 

http://pinterest.com/ameliaamandine/everything-i-love/

Kirsty

A budding writer and a beautiful young lady.. meet Kirsty.. 

http://missbroadmore.blogspot.co.uk/

happy birthday frida

I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.
Frida Kahlo

There is a little piece of my heart that is reserved for all things Frida Kahlo. I don't necessarily like of all her paintings or her style, but its the honesty and the pain which is so evident throughout each piece of work. 

The broken column for instance.. Frida was in a horrendous bus accident when she was just seventeen. She broke her spine, pelvis and right leg, and also lost the ability to have children which scarred her deeply. This painting depicts her suffering. With a brutal body cast supporting her shattered spine and tears falling from her eyes, one can quite clearly see all the emotion which Frida felt when painting this self portrait.

Not only was she physically broken but somewhat emotionally too. She loved her husband Diego Rivera through all of his infidelities and misfortunes. 

There have been two great accidents in my life. One was the trolley, and the other was Diego. Diego was by far the worst.

Frida Kahlo

I love you more than my own skin.

Frida Kahlo

'The broken column (self portrait)'

dear prudence

These enchanting greeting card designs are by Laura Ruth Vickers. She graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 2006 with a Masters in textiles as fashion. Her greeting cards are stocked throughout the uk - the most impressive being Liberty, Urban Outfitters and the V&A..! 

Now focusing on greeting cards and her own company, Dear Prudence, Laura is inspired by her surroundings in the Yorkshire countryside.

'I’m inspired by nature, with a focus on British wildlife. I like to give my animals and birds little personalities and dress them up, like a modern day Beatrix Potter! I enjoy the juxtaposition of a little bird or hare with everyday objects. It almost gives them a human quality.'

I adore the hare wrapping paper.

http://www.dearprudence.info/index.htm

http://dear-pru.blogspot.co.uk/

You make all things new

a few ideas for cards..

sometimes.

Forget me not.

Maman.