{Four Finds} Cool Characters…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on July 21, 2011 in characters, dolls, four finds, four fun finds, handmade | 7 Comments

I’m always fond of a cool character & these four folks have caught my eye. They bring a smile to my face when I see them & make me wonder what sort of adventures they’ve been on. I’ll bet their creators are just as interesting… Hope they put a smile on your face too!

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Floral – Made by Ching for Big Bone Handmade

Poppy – Made by Chris Theiss for hutch studio

Mr. Elly – Made by Jess Quinn for Quinn Knits

Christian the Unicyclist – Made by Evie for Handmade Romance

{Four Finds} Cool Characters…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on July 21, 2011 in characters, dolls, four finds, four fun finds, handmade | No Comments

I’m always fond of a cool character & these four folks have caught my eye. They bring a smile to my face when I see them & make me wonder what sort of adventures they’ve been on. I’ll bet their creators are just as interesting… Hope they put a smile on your face too!

{top to bottom}

Floral – Made by Ching for Big Bone Handmade

Poppy – Made by Chris Theiss for hutch studio

Mr. Elly – Made by Jess Quinn for Quinn Knits

Christian the Unicyclist – Made by Evie for Handmade Romance

{Four Finds} Japan on my mind…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on March 14, 2011 in Everyday Inspiration, four finds, four fun finds, Japan etsy shops, Japanese Fabrics | 5 Comments

{Purple Flowers Bubble dress- verypurpleperson– Tokyo}

I’m at a bit of a loss for words concerning the recent events in Japan. I have such a feeling of overwhelming sadness and fear for the people that are going through such a terrifying natural disaster. Every time I hear or see something so horrific on the news, I try to wrap my brain around it- which is sort of impossible really. So, with Japan on my mind, here is some handmade loveliness that came from some Etsy Shops in Japan for my four finds.

{Hand Screen Printed Fabrics – Kalla- Shimotsuma, Ibaraki- Japan}

{Dreaming of Spring Pillow Case– Frumafar- Japan}

{Toddler London Messanger Bag– Mee a Bee- Asaka, Japan}

For some ways to help Japan, check out these links here & here.

Hope you all had a safe & thoughtful weekend!

{Four Finds} Japan on my mind…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on March 14, 2011 in Everyday Inspiration, four finds, four fun finds, Japan etsy shops, Japanese Fabrics | No Comments

{Purple Flowers Bubble dress- verypurpleperson– Tokyo}

I’m at a bit of a loss for words concerning the recent events in Japan. I have such a feeling of overwhelming sadness and fear for the people that are going through such a terrifying natural disaster. Every time I hear or see something so horrific on the news, I try to wrap my brain around it- which is sort of impossible really. So, with Japan on my mind, here is some handmade loveliness that came from some Etsy Shops in Japan for my four finds.

{Hand Screen Printed Fabrics – Kalla- Shimotsuma, Ibaraki- Japan}

{Dreaming of Spring Pillow Case– Frumafar- Japan}

{Toddler London Messanger Bag– Mee a Bee- Asaka, Japan}

For some ways to help Japan, check out these links here & here.

Hope you all had a safe & thoughtful weekend!

{Four Finds} color is everywhere…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on March 06, 2011 in color, Everyday Inspiration, four finds, four fun finds | No Comments

andrea cavagnaro / suprbo / modern kiddo

The Rainbow House, London from Ab Rogers Design on Vimeo.

There are so many creative examples of brilliant color out there in cyberland. Color in all of it’s forms & textures inspires me, so I thought I would share four of my recent color finds with you.

{1} I’ve been quite drawn to Andrea Cavagnaro’s work using felt stacks. I think I like the form & texture as much as the color.

{2 & 3} I’m a total book nut- which is why the the book color wheel & rainbow Dr. Seuss books caught my attention immediately.

{4} The Rainbow House- Oh those stairs, those floors & that slide! Wouldn’t you just love to visit that space for awhile? I know I would….

Hope you are having a colorful weekend!

{video via minor details}

{Four Finds} color is everywhere…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on March 06, 2011 in color, Everyday Inspiration, four finds, four fun finds, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

andrea cavagnaro / suprbo / modern kiddo

The Rainbow House, London from Ab Rogers Design on Vimeo.

There are so many creative examples of brilliant color out there in cyberland. Color in all of it’s forms & textures inspires me, so I thought I would share four of my recent color finds with you.

{1} I’ve been quite drawn to Andrea Cavagnaro’s work using felt stacks. I think I like the form & texture as much as the color.

{2 & 3} I’m a total book nut- which is why the the book color wheel & rainbow Dr. Seuss books caught my attention immediately.

{4} The Rainbow House- Oh those stairs, those floors & that slide! Wouldn’t you just love to visit that space for awhile? I know I would….

Hope you are having a colorful weekend!

{video via minor details}

{Four Finds} #8 Rethink & Reuse…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 16, 2011 in Ching Ching Cheng, Christiane Hogner, four, four fun finds, Hannah Hoch, hutch studio, rethink, reuse | No Comments

For the first {four finds} of 2011, I wanted to focus a bit on something that has been on my mind- rethinking & reusing. January is always a time for me to rethink & regroup. Simplifying everything seems like what I am trying to do both in our home, with my business, & in my designs. I’ve been drawn to a lot of innovative objects lately that fall into the “rethink & reuse” category.

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Little Houses Light by Chris Theiss for Hutch Studio- When Chris sent me this picture, I was blown away. I love how it was made from reused materials – not to mention the incredible shadows that it creates! {image via here}

“Sandbank Sofa” by Christiane Hogner – I recently read an article in Dwell Magazine about Hogner. She is a Brussels based furniture designer who makes things out of castoffs she finds on the streets of Belgium. This sofa was originally made for a project – where she used sandbags. I really like all of her work. {image via here}

“My Camera is out of paper!” by Ching Ching Cheng- This camera made from books knocked my socks off. {image via here}

“Dada Dolls” by Hannah Hoch– Featured in an exhibition catalog called “Toys of the Avant-Garde” which is on view at the Museo Picasso Malaga & written about here. I’m a huge Hannah Hoch fan & was excited to see her dolls included among all of the other very cool toys. (Note: One of my favorite exhibition books is cut with the kitchen knife: the weimar photomontages of hannah hoch by maud lavin). {image via here} source

Do you have a favorite? Have you made something recently from something that you had around the house or found somewhere? Hope you are having a nice Sunday!

{Four Finds} #8 Rethink & Reuse…

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on January 16, 2011 in Ching Ching Cheng, Christiane Hogner, four, four fun finds, Hannah Hoch, hutch studio, rethink, reuse, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

For the first {four finds} of 2011, I wanted to focus a bit on something that has been on my mind- rethinking & reusing. January is always a time for me to rethink & regroup. Simplifying everything seems like what I am trying to do both in our home, with my business, & in my designs. I’ve been drawn to a lot of innovative objects lately that fall into the “rethink & reuse” category.

Top to Bottom:

Little Houses Light by Chris Theiss for Hutch Studio- When Chris sent me this picture, I was blown away. I love how it was made from reused materials – not to mention the incredible shadows that it creates! {image via here}

“Sandbank Sofa” by Christiane Hogner – I recently read an article in Dwell Magazine about Hogner. She is a Brussels based furniture designer who makes things out of castoffs she finds on the streets of Belgium. This sofa was originally made for a project – where she used sandbags. I really like all of her work. {image via here}

“My Camera is out of paper!” by Ching Ching Cheng- This camera made from books knocked my socks off. {image via here}

“Dada Dolls” by Hannah Hoch– Featured in an exhibition catalog called “Toys of the Avant-Garde” which is on view at the Museo Picasso Malaga & written about here. I’m a huge Hannah Hoch fan & was excited to see her dolls included among all of the other very cool toys. (Note: One of my favorite exhibition books is cut with the kitchen knife: the weimar photomontages of hannah hoch by maud lavin). {image via here} source

Do you have a favorite? Have you made something recently from something that you had around the house or found somewhere? Hope you are having a nice Sunday!

{Everyday Inspiration} Four fun finds #6

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 13, 2010 in four fun finds, fun finds | No Comments

This collection of four fun finds is inspired by the holidays. I’m always drawn to palette of winter- cold skies & peppermint sticks. Here are a few things that caught my eye this week- a few for the first time & a few old favorites.

1.The Normanville coat from LittleHouses was one of the first things that I called a “favorite” on Etsy. I really like the color, buttons, & hood. Seemed about right for the weather these days.

2. When I saw the Tapikids playmats via Pirouette blog, I was immediately smitten with them. I would love to get one for Sayer- I know he would have a lot of fun with it. I think Chris & I might make him a custom playmat for his birthday though.

3. This tiny red, felt Roland from Pulsewidth caught my attention when I saw it on Etsy. I really like plush musical instruments.

4.The Secret print from Blanca Gomez is a favorite of mine. I have a few of her prints & have her 2010 calendar. The woman from this print is the December picture & enjoy staring at it while I work.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Are you getting a chance to enjoy the holiday festivities? What is your favorite tradition?

{Everyday Inspiration} Four fun finds #6

Posted by kristinloffertheiss on December 13, 2010 in four fun finds, fun finds, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

This collection of four fun finds is inspired by the holidays. I’m always drawn to palette of winter- cold skies & peppermint sticks. Here are a few things that caught my eye this week- a few for the first time & a few old favorites.

1.The Normanville coat from LittleHouses was one of the first things that I called a “favorite” on Etsy. I really like the color, buttons, & hood. Seemed about right for the weather these days.

2. When I saw the Tapikids playmats via Pirouette blog, I was immediately smitten with them. I would love to get one for Sayer- I know he would have a lot of fun with it. I think Chris & I might make him a custom playmat for his birthday though.

3. This tiny red, felt Roland from Pulsewidth caught my attention when I saw it on Etsy. I really like plush musical instruments.

4.The Secret print from Blanca Gomez is a favorite of mine. I have a few of her prints & have her 2010 calendar. The woman from this print is the December picture & enjoy staring at it while I work.

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Are you getting a chance to enjoy the holiday festivities? What is your favorite tradition?

{Four Finds} Cool Characters…

{Four Finds} Cool Characters…

{Four Finds} Japan on my mind…

{Four Finds} Japan on my mind…

{Four Finds} color is everywhere…

{Four Finds} color is everywhere…

{Four Finds} #8 Rethink & Reuse…

{Four Finds} #8 Rethink & Reuse…

{Everyday Inspiration} Four fun finds #6

{Everyday Inspiration} Four fun finds #6

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