Katt Frank

These illustrations by Katt Frank are so sweet! An avid pinterest fan too..  http://www.pinterest.com/kattfrank/

 

Georgina Luck

I am absolutely in love with these illustrations by Georgina Luck! I stumbled upon a drawing on Pinterest and held my breath hoping I could find out who it was by.. Thankfully, there were many re-pinned images as everyone seems to adore them as much as me.

 

She has created such a delicate balance, using watercolour and line drawings perfectly. Love how typically English everything is too!

 

http://www.georginaluck.com

 

 

 

 

Halloween window display

I'm a manager of a childrens shop and between all of the stores we were asked to create a halloween window. There was only one rule, it had to include a mannequin wearing a new black t-shirt and tutu. Oh, and it wasn't allowed to be gory! From the moment the competition was set, we talked endlessly about ideas and created a sketch revolving around the main tree back drop and a rabbit dressed as a witch flying across the moon. We all painted and assembled the cardboard, using the masses of boxes we get in daily deliveries to the shop, a very eco friendly window! Well done to my wonderful team for putting it all together xx

Anthropologie

Beautiful patterns in anthropologie. https://www.anthropologie.eu

Instagram

Little bit obsessed with Instagram at the moment..  find me! look for ameliaamandine

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.