As a kid, I adored plush toys (I still do!). I loved decorating my room with them, and both my sister and me would give each one of them a name. Some of them were bought during our travels, and others were plushies we had fallen in love with during our trip to a toy {Read More…}
Susse Linton, Sweden: Surface pattern designer
Often when I speak to illustrators/designers, I realize a lot of their style is inspired by travel. I was excited to get in touch with Scottish-origin surface pattern designer Suisse Linton, who now lives in Sweden. Susse’s works spans across animal prints, florals, home patterns and the seaside. My favorites from her collection, are the {Read More…}
Honeysticks, Auckland, NZ: Non-toxic crayons
With Easter having gone by, we decided to make some colourful Easter eggs. I brought out some paper and shaped them for Saira. We decided to use these lovely natural crayons we had received from Honeysticks in Auckland. I was curious to know how these crayons were different? The makers say that Honeysticks crayons are {Read More…}
Illustrator spotlight: Heather Rosas
Today, on the blog, I want to introduce Heather Rosas, an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in California, USA. I took notice of her work, when I came across this lovely mermaid print that she had designed. Given that Saira has been obsessed with all things mermaid for a while, this brought a smile {Read More…}
Crafted by A, Singapore: Nursery Wall Art
I meet Anna Williams one morning, only to realize that she is a mum I see at school! What a small world, isn’t it. She is the talented mum behind Crafted by A (Singapore), which makes some lovely nursery art work, for little ones. An accountant by profession, Anna Williams decided to quit her job, to take {Read More…}
Deer Industries: Kids Furniture and More
Hidden away on level 7 of furniture haven Tan Boon Liat, Deer Industries is the perfect one-stop store for mommies looking to do up a baby nursery, furnish a kids room or create a comfortable pad for their teenagers. I visit one afternoon to review some of the products at the showroom, and I fall {Read More…}
Playeum, Singapore
During the school holidays, my daughter and I went to check out Playeum’s latest exhibit, ‘A World Full of Stories’. Playeum is a wonderful space in Singapore which organizes creative exhibits for children. I like how each installation is well planned, allowing kids to interact with art at their own pace. From glass painting, kinetic sand play, storytelling to imaginative play, kids have a whole lot {Read More…}
Museum stop: Red Dot Design Museum, Singapore
Last week, I made a trip to the Red Dot Design museum in Singapore. It is a lovely space housed in a bright red building. The private museum showcases the winning entries from the Red Dot Design Awards. This includes product, conceptual and communication designers from around the world. Singapore is the only country outside Germany {Read More…}