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Prague 3.
Everywhere you turned your head, good looking signs and clocks.






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Mother, sister and me.
Can't remember how long ago it was since we had so much time for eachoter last.
We had spring in Prague. Soon it will be summer, and I will turn 40. This trip - an
early birthday present from them to me.


Stymie, by Julie Cloutier and Clarie Nereim. I do love.




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Czech Republic, Prague.
Our stay, long walks and good food in a beautiful city. I'm giving you a romantic picture here.
A picture that is not entirely true maybe, but it's a pleasant picture - it was a pleasant trip.







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Atelier Pour Enfants







I´m still in Prague, but I will soon be in Norway and then I will cross the border to Sweden again.
Meanwhile you have to discover this blog - Atelier Pour Enfants, by Odile Chambau and Junko Nakamura.







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The studio before I left.

In this very moment I'm walking around in Prauge. Drinking beer with dear
sister and mother, photographing of course and looking for any good vegetarian
cuisines. See you in a couple of days.







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Dear cat Hiro.
You won't be able to sit in front of me on the desk hunting the computor mouse on
the screen and chew my wacom board pen for a couple of days. Neither will you be
able to follow me around in the apartment, and put yourself like a living scarf with
hiccups around my neck in the nearest future. Not until tuesday anyway. You'll have
to ask some of the others if they want to play, maybe even crawl up in their lap to be
petted. You dare to, they are all sweet people. Just give them a chance.

On my way to Norway I am.


Swedishness.

Ellie Evans, via Anna Baptist.

For swedish readers: Stora städer och små barn - utmärkta reseguider när man ska
resa till storstäder med små barn, i behändigt format! Finns en blogg också, här.





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Fruit People, taking over the house.


annasusanna peter und hanna, new sweet shop by photographer Ieva Jansone.

Le Train Fantome shop. Remember these and these? Several of them are availble as postcards now.










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Found, book from 1952 "The art of socilize with girls" with text like "How to propose to a girl".
Found 2, textile, pretty much in the same theme - Lady and the tramp.
Middle pictures, infill.

Megan Whitmarsh Feature.




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Remember this post?
This is the second step of the project - Shoebox Art, "a unique auction and exhibition
of work by leading artists. In support of Kids Company’s work with vulnerable children,
40 leading artists have recreated a room from their childhood inside a shoebox."

This box is made by artist Stella Vine. "I would often check under my bed to see if Peter
Sutcliffe was there."







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Top rug, if I could afford it - Primitive Folk Art Hooked Rug.
Lower rug, if I had time and energy - How to Hook Rugs.


A big congratulations to you Amy, you won the knitted cardigan from Maska!
Thank you Maria and Lisa, and thanks all of you who participated by commet.









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Let the sunshine in.
Yesterday, the day was the same length as the night - the Vernal Equinox.
Have been indoors too long, let's go out and ride the bike.


The Maska giveaway, open to monday Mars 22.







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Sponsor giveaway

The weekend is coming with a great giveaway from Swedish label Maska.

"Maska ('knitted stitch' in Swedish) offers knitwear for women from own design, exclusively on-line and
independent of season. The company was launched in January 2010 by Maria Svensson and Lisa Leierth.
The craft of knitting is important to us and we specialise in unconventional stitches and structures, refined
detailing and exclusive materials. The ambition is to make great knitwear that is durable in both material
and design. Inspiration comes from the past, dreams, nature and a passion for visual expression."

The giveaway is a sweet knitted cardigan, Maja, with pleats on shoulder. Knitted in a trailing plant-like pattern
100% Exra fine Geelong wool, Worsted Italian yarn. Mother-of-pearl buttons from Trocas. Inside neckline
lined with lace ribbon. Fit that blouses slightly at waist. One winner will be able to choose color and size,
see the options here.

To enter, leave a comment in this post. The winner will be choosed randomly by random number service
and announced on monday Mars 22.

Good luck and happy weekend!




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One more post from the Gothenburg shop Once upon a time.
The textile/pattern in the bottom photos is drawn by Göta Trägårdh.






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Once upon a time.
The area around Haga/Linné where I live in Gothenburg is a great place to be. I belive that
the cosy cafes and the nice shops becomes more and more each year. This place, Once upon a time,
runned by designer Pia Anjou is the place you should go to if you want to buy pretty dresses, good
hand picked second hand and curiosities. I couln't leave without this dress (in another pattern).
A couple of more photos from Once upon a time in the next post.

If you're coming to Gothenburg and want some tips from me check this page out (scroll down).
A good alternetive guide to whats happening in Gothenburg is Göteborg Nonstop (written in swedish).


Another thing, my Ok pillow cover is back in the Envelop shop now.




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Ok, I'm bragging - one of my cutting boards is in Vouge.
Thank you Ebony!


Emma Adbåge's new book, Leni är ett sockerhjärta.

Remember Åsa and Anders faboulous spice jars? Katarina tracked them down, look.







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The soother tree.
He says he almost can't walk by it, he wants his back. Oh my.
It's apperently a good place to hang, quit other habits as well.


More, new flipbooks at Napa books. I'm still happy for the one I got.




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I was going to Stockholm this weekend for some work and pleasure.
Unfortunately the trip was cancelled. I had looked forward to see this
exhibition "Momokos kungliga porträtt" with artist Momoko Takamatsu.
Momoko who has Down Syndrome is very intrested in history. Completely
amazing skills.

Congratulations to you - ju (please mail me so you can get your abc-poster)
and to you Louise, you got the 123-poster. Thank you so much Hanna, and
thanks for your comments folks!




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8-year olds.
I do love when they are in "king of the world"-mood. Love when the sun is shining too.



Reaching For Something Larger Than You Will Ever Know, by Mike Perry for Scout Books.

Don't forget, Hanna's giveaway , open to tuesday Mars 16.





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Sponsor giveaway

Sunday, the sun is shining and we have a lovely giveaway from Hanna Backman.

"Hanna is a graphic designer, illustrator and mother based in Stockholm, Sweden.
In her webshop www.shopathanna.bigcartel.com you find posters, t-shirts
and jewlery, all made by Hanna. On her blog www.athanna.blogspot.com she
posts inspiring pictures from everyday-life as well as great ideas from others."

The giveaway is two posters, 50x70 cm. One ABC poster with swedish alphabeth
and illustrations. And one 123-poster with numbers where the kids can learn numbers,
to count dots and colors.


To enter, just leave a comment in this post. Two winner will be choosed randomly
by random number service and announced on tuesday Mars 16.

Good luck and thanks for playing!








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Found - a nice 50's childrens booklet.
Love the illustration style and how the colors are limited by the printing process.


Sac Magique is an great illustrator, look at the packaging he's made for NK.





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