the red thread

Cart Before The Horse

31 March 2009

These hand painted folk art dolls are the delightful and inspired work of Jo and Dylan of Cart Before The Horse. The dolls seem to have an other-worldliness and serene innocence about them. That little one with the mask is so adorable with her spotty little hat, stripey tights and monochromatic outfit. I want to take her home!

Visit the Cart Before The Horse website, Jo's blog, Dylan's blog and their ebay shop for more.
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iPAD: Fab Prefab

The iPAD is a stylish and versalite prefab kit home designed by kiwi architect Andre Hodgskin. Wouldn't it make a wonderful studio or holiday home?

The design is modular and has several versions: single, single with guest suite or double. The single has 50 square meters of interior living space, and the decks that surround it are about the same size.

Image Source: Clever Bastards

The iPAD is ecomonical, versatile, sustainable and beautifully designed. You can find out more about it at Clever Bastards.
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Gorgeous and Ghostly

30 March 2009

I'm loving these images by Neal Oshima.

Found via the always wonderful dear ada.
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Monday Blogday: my love for you is a stampede of horses

In keeping with the visual nature of this lovely blog I'm keeping my words to a minimum.

great finds
lots to look at
must visit

Look some of the lovely things I found there...

Sarajo Frieden, here.

The New Math, here.

Anke Weckmann, here.

Melinda Josie, here.

All images via my love for you is a stampede of horses
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Children's Book Illustration: Butterflies in my Stomach

27 March 2009

I'm enjoying visiting my daughter's school library with her and we usually borrow as many books for me as for her because so many are beautifully written and illustrated. Butterflies in my Stomach and Other School Hazards by Serge Bloch is one I borrowed last week. I admire artists who can draw with such economy of line, and the combination of simple illustrations and photos is gorgeous. On top of that, it's a funny book too - I'm hoping the images aren't too small and that you can read the text.

Edit: OK, so maybe you can't read the text (or it could just be my tired eyes). From top right going clockwise they read:
As I left the house Dad told me to put my best foot forward.
She said she could tell that school wasn't really my cup of tea.
And then he said he was all ears whenever I was ready to come out of my shell.
Too sweet huh?

I'm signing off for the weekend now. Have a wonderful weekend, see you Monday.
Lisa
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