While hanging out on Instagram, I came across fashion illustrator Natasha Joseph. Natasha is a self taught artist who grew up in Mumbai and migrated to New Zealand in 2008. I had the privilege of chatting with her over email to learn a bit about her foray into fashion illustration. Natasha focuses on live fashion {Read More…}
Dots and Doodles, New Delhi: Paper goods
As much as we wish to reduce the usage of paper around us, some of it we use to make our lives colourful. So here is a company that I totally recommend if you’re looking for anything ‘paper’. This Delhi based company has some delightful stationery like gift envelopes, gift tags and kids stationery like {Read More…}
Mudita Bhandari, Indore: Sculpture artist
I totally love Mudita Bhandari’s work, a sculpture artist from Indore. I had the privilege of chatting with the very talented Mudita on the phone, where she shares some snippets of her work. Unlike other clay artists, she does not focus on functional pottery. Her work is focused on sculptures used to decorate spaces: be {Read More…}
My Little Love Heart, Perth, Australia: Baby bibs
We recently welcomed our sweetest second born into the family. Its been a delightful few months watching him grow from a newborn who snoozes most of the day, to a smiley little infant trying to make sense of his world. During my pregnancy, I came across this Perth (Australia) based business called My Little Love {Read More…}
Pluie Kids, Delhi, India: Playful designs
I love smocking. Especially in little dresses. This brand caught my eye because of a smock dress I spotted on their website. If you’re looking for clothing that is simple, functional and comfortable, check out Delhi based Pluie Kids’s online wardrobe. Founder Vasudha and Harleen use a no-frills approach to design clothes that are comfortable {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…}
Travel books: Life is a journey
I visited Tokyo last month and was hoping to meet illustrator Aunyarat Watanabe. We didn’t get to see each other, because of her travel schedule, but she was kind enough to send me one of her children’s books Maaaps. My daughter is very young to enjoy this book, but I am sure she will once she {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…}
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…}