Monday, 20 August 2012

Sugar Paper

Simple yet beautiful stationery by Sugar Paper. Chelsea and jamie created a wonderfully chic brand 'after falling in love with the simplicity and nostalgia of letterpress printing.' 

Love the happy holidays card with the leaf detail.













Thursday, 16 August 2012

Wednesday, 15 August 2012

William Morris

This week I've been to see some amazing designs by William Morris, displayed in his family home in Walthamstow, London. After writing my dissertation around the Arts and Craft movement and owning many books that show his work, it was incredible to see all of his patterns in real life. 

William Morris, 1834-1896, was a pioneering craftsman, poet and social activist who fought for beautiful design. He founded Morris & Co and set about to bring well designed art into everyday life. Morris hated the industrialisation that the Victorian era bought and along with others, set about to bring craft back. He claimed that one should 'have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.'

His recognisable floral designs have stood the test of time and are still extremely popular today.  





























Saturday, 4 August 2012

Shanna Murray

These wall decals are SO adorable. I love the simplicity between the handwriting and the leaf patterns, they seem to balance out each other perfectly.

Shanna Murray lives in new york and has an abundance of fans. The work she creates is full of affectionate sayings for 'the love of her life, Chuck'.