Written in ink

I'm a secret admirer of tattoo show Miami Ink on Discovery Channel. But even tough I have a fascination with tattoos I've never a design interesting enough to have on my body for the – hopefully – next 80 years...

But then I saw this...



This typographic beauty was designed by Marian Bantjes for a befriended couple. It actually spells out the name of their daughter Maya.

I wouldn't mind looking at this whole day long...

Etsy Favs: Rabbitsmoon

It seems that my mother instinct is lurking, lately I seem to be more and more drawn to children's toys.



That's why I bookmarked Rabbitsmoon's shop. She sells lovely colourful handcrafted toys from her Brooklyn based studio. All items are one of a kind, so your toddler doesn't have to face embarrassment by showing up at the playground with the same cuddle as his friends.



Even if your life is still childfree, this Etsy store is worth a visit, there are some lovely pincushions for sale too.

Living out of a suitcase

With spring taking over, all my winter clothes are now safely stored away in vintage suitcases.

It seems that I'm not the only one intrigued by using suitcases as storage, designer Maarten De Ceulaer based his design of the modular wardrobe Valises on the bygone elegance of leather suitcases.



The modules fit together like a puzzle, each assigned for storing a different type of garment.



Apparently you can even store your boyfriend in there...

Purrfect

Who said modernist architecture should be the privilege of us humans? Designer Leo Kempf made his cat a designer house complete with scratching porch, plexiglass window, sheepskin carpeting and even little paintings!





Now hopefully kitty doesn't prefer a cardboard box to this little modernist palace...

I heart: Little Messages

These photographs by Jessica Williams are just brilliant.

Pillow talk

Talk about coincidences, two of my favourite female illustrators have some amazing pillow designs out.

The talented Sanna Annukka has collaborated with Marimekko for a product range inspired by Finnish folklore.




And Catalina Estrada has some colourful limited edition art pillows for sale over here.

Design that makes me smile: Jewel Bakery

They may be a tad cheesy, but this bakery inspired jewelery by Pauwels Spaenjers brought a smile to my face.

Step outside

After seeing this great outdoor furniture by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal, I can't wait for summer to begin!

I heart: Josef Frank shower curtain

I love how this classic fabric design becomes the focus of the bathroom...



Through Remodelista

Etsy favs: Eclectic Eccentricity

I'm a big fan of vintage inspired jewelery so now wonder Eclectic Eccentricity is on Favorite Sellers list. Her work is beautiful and at the same time has that little humorous spark that differentiates it.