please sir could I have some more?

There's something about handcrafted ceramics that are so precious, and like an avid collector one always thirsts for more! If you need some alternatively-shaped bowls to add to your collection, Nina Invorm makes raindrop-shaped bowls that may suit your palate. They are available in a minimalist off white, or if you prefer something more fanciful, there are also those that have silkscren printed decorations on them, like the ones above.

little old me(s)

Lisa Hurwitz's prints available at her Etsy store are of her original oil paintings on linen and even wood. I personally find her depiction of human characters very endearing, with their especially round faces, wispy hair and wry smiles. You can check out more of her work over at her website. 

everyone needs a cute tee shirt

The dress code for me these days is 'business attire' or 'office wear', and while it may be fun to dress up spiffily, I also miss the days when I could just throw on a cool tee shirt over jeans. Then Dogbone Art comes along and tempts me with its quirky and humourous hand screen printed tees (sigh). If you love the tee shirt designs but can't fit it into your more subdued dress code, worry not as there are also child sizes and toddle onesies that allows you to live vicariously through any children in your family. Alternatively, there are also attractive eco bags and plushies, among others.

peek-a-boo

If you fancy sewing as a hobby, cute handcrafted clay buttons from Kitty Robot, such as the sampling above, would make an excellent addition to your next sewing project. Alternatively, if you are not of the sewing inclination, these buttons may also be purchased without the holes, to be used for scrap booking and other crafty projects you may have in mind. (But really if you can sew, good for you! I imagine these would be superb for sprucing up old clothes that might otherwise be tossed out) 

99 red balloons go by

Somehow this picture manages to convey what I'm feeling right now, though perhaps not quite as originally intended. 

Sunshine II by Andrew Hefter.

say it with music

Music is personally, my greatest passion, and so it was definitely a delight chancing upon Nancy Kremiller's work. She fuses music and visual art by a clever use of musical scores,  adding much texture and meaning to her mixed media paintings.

Clockwise from top left: (1) Closer; (2) Rain Song; (3) Notes; and (4) The Red Shoe.

I don't usually do this here, but

My paper shop Little Whims is having a sale! It's a 20% discount, applicable to all items in the 'Sale' section, which covers the majority of products available in store.

and now for foresty friends

It was only previously that we featured monsters for plushies, and now it's time for forest animals! The Chestnut Farmer uses these creatures of lush woods as a common thread in his work, what with wearables, handy pouches and even large plushies along this theme. Particularly interesting are his range of Wood Wheely Action Figures, which he describes as half vehicle and half doll.

monsters for friends

I'm sure we all love cute plushies for toys - but plushies in the form of monsters? Such a seemingly odd combination results in totally adorable creations when put together by Zierstiche Textildesign. Her monster friends all come with their own distinct character traits, and you can get them as plushies, finger puppets, mobile phone covers and more. 

tales from childhood

The magic of childhood imagination is brought to life by Isabella of Isabella's Art, with her detailed illustrations of fairy tales, myths, and fantasy. Her take on them are wonderfully detailed and fantastical yet a little on the dark side. Not only are prints available, her original art is available on bookplates and in the form of shadow puppets.

block coloured twists

Clothes in block colours are always a staple in any closet because they are so easy to match and simple to throw on. But it's hard to find a top that won't look too basic as to be commonplace. Replicca Clothing Company is a great option for a more unique take on otherwise basic colours, with interesting collars and cuts and splashes of colour in the right places. Beyond that, there are also fun, patterned apparel available. Replicca Clothing Company is run by independent designer Rebecca Duyzer and based in Hamilton, Ontario.

this is the story of a girl

The cool thing about items featuring drawings of girls, is that you can often find one to your liking because it seems to tell your story. Which is the coolest thing about The Rabbiteur, whose shoes are painted with such fantastical images of girls that there's definitely one that represents you. She also has other designs not of female characters, such as the the retro Rabbit Feet (bottom left) and Little Red Dots (bottom right). Oh and if you can't get enough of her existing designs, she happens to offer customisation too!

it's the little things

It's a breeze infusing your wardrobe with little pieces of french femininity, with these dainty little accessories from Melo Supermarket. Products range from hair clips to pocket mirrors, bracelets to pouches - and even cute yet functional pencil rolls!

mesmerising metal

Clockwise from top left: (1) heart tea strainer; (2) bird measuring spoons; (3) meadow drawing dishes; (4) bird coffee spoon.

These are all available from Beehive Kitchenware. You've got to love their delicate nature of these skillfully soldered pieces. With a kitchen filled with all their products, even the dish washing will be fun!

little thatched roofs

These miniature houses measure about 3 by 1 1/2 inches on average and are a little crooked to add to their quirkiness. Plus, such creativity stems from making good use of only recycled, upcycled and vintage materials. Found at My Whimsy Creations by Amy Larson.