To those who read foodie mags or devour cookbooks, the name Con Poulos is nothing new. The work of this renowned food photographer has appeared in Donna Hay magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Bon Appetit and O, to name just a few publications. I love his work for the saturated colours, simple styling and relaxed ambiance it conveys. Perfectly suited for summer, don’t you think? Happy Friday!
I’ve been checking Bison Australia‘s website regularly for several months now, waiting for the perfect time to feature them here. I first discovered this ceramics company via Holly of Decor8 (check out her shop tour- the photos are lovely), and was instantly smitten with the fresh, modern and cheerful style of this brand. They’re meant to be opening an online shop soon (hence the frequent lurking), so I was going to wait until then for this post. It looks like the shop will be operational on June 1st, but I just can’t resist offering you a “sneak peek” today.
Doesn’t it seem like walking into a Bison store would be a multicoloured dream come true? I love how fashion-led the products seem; they even have a colour palette which changes yearly! I’m feeling the greens, greys, and forget-me-not blue… you?
Sometimes the internet just stresses me out- there’s so much to explore, and with every click I get further away from whatever it is I was supposed to be doing. At other times I let myself relax, clicking along to discover new talent without purpose or agenda, and it’s often this method that yields the best results.
Just the other day I was browsing the lovely Yvestown when I came across something I knew would be perfect for today’s post. Nina is a Dutch student, designer and craftsperson who has the loveliest Etsy shop. Working with new and vintage finds, she hand-paints ceramics, screen-prints, collages and takes photographs. Here are some of my favourite items from her shop.
I used to love making spirographs when I was little, and this spirograph bowl, made from a vintage piece, takes me back:
The lots of dots teapot has the most elegant 1960′s shape, contrasted with those fun polka-dots:
The dots and buntings sugar and creamer set might just be my favourite. I adore the shape of the pieces and the whimsical designs:
This folklore and fun breakfast set would be wonderful for a child. The traditional Dutch designs are original, while the dots and bunting are a fun addition:
There’s a wealth of design on this adorable cake plate set, from flowers to birds and bunting, too. I especially like the bright red dress on the cake plate:
Be sure to check out Nina’s blog and Flickr photostream, as well.
To make up for the slow blogging (so far) this year, I’ve got a double treat to share with you today! Lyn Swan is a talented potter living and working out of Sonoma, California. She keeps not one but two Etsy shops; lyn swan for ethereal porcelain pieces, and clayswan for colourful, Fiestaware-inspired pottery.
lyn swan
I love the colour of these mini balloon bowls:
The larger balloon bowl in white is special, too:
What a lovely petite porcelain cup… perfect for an espresso:
Check out this sculptural watering can:
I covet this cheerful green tray. Perfect for cookies or other nibbles:
clayswan
If you’ve been searching for a salt pig, then search no further. I love this bright yellow one:
How perfect is this JUNK vessel for storing pencils and other items?:
I dig the fluidity of this creamer and sugar bowl set:
This teal vase would be lovely with or without flowers:
These two tiny trays are perfect for serving or storing:
A post on my food blog Kitchenist had me thinking about Sabre, a French brand that makes brightly coloured, charming and modern kitchen products. I’ve never actually been to one of their shops, but have been lucky enough to receive gifts from there, and of course love browsing the selection online. Read on to see why I like this company’s look so much.
Sabre makes an incredible selection of flatware, including the colourful Natura range. I have this cake cutter in pea green:
All the porcelain tableware is great, but my pick is the Rick Rack pattern. Maybe it’s the designer in me coming out, but this retro throwback is just so covetable:
While there’s a range of tablecloths and other fabric items in the Textile section of the site, I like the White Dots tablecloth best:
I love the look of the Gustave napkin ring, available in 12 colours:
Umm… I guess I’m in a colourful mood today? And why not- it’s Friday, after all. Enjoy these lovely, vibrant photos and then have a happy weekend, everybody!
trix by michaelatacker:
kochbuecher by kstenqnen:
yummy cupcakes by scpgt:
Vintage kitchen products make a great change from the everyday, but they can be hard to find. Luckily for those of us who love the retro kitchen staple, vintage pyrex abounds on Etsy. Here are a few of my favourite finds.
A set of three flowered mugs from Urbanestics:
From Post Road Vintage‘s fantastic shop, two gold mixing bowls:
These oval plates are great, sold by Atty’s Vintage:
I love this sweet creamer, from the shop of tigerluxe:
It’s not easy to find pink pyrex, so I think this baking dish, from ricracandbuttons, is a score:
And if you just fancy something simple, googoomuckvintage has this lovely yellow bowl to offer:
We drink a lot of tea around here, so I was drawn to this Tea Time print by Etsy user bridbird. I also adore her prints of Victorian houses; they remind me of (particularly good) children’s book illustrations.
I love this photo of vintage bundt pans, from hownowdesign on Flickr. She also has a great blog and an Etsy shop.
I’ve been thinking about Sengware ever since I first saw it featured on The Kitchn earlier this year. The Seattle-based company makes gorgeous tableware in bright, cheerful colours. It’s all beautiful, but I think the various jugs, pitchers and jars have a particularly beguiling shape to them:
Clockwise from top left: Curvy Pitcher in Heaven, Creamer and Sugar Bowl in Coco, Karma Teapot in Pistachio, Utensil Holder in Tangerina.
