Ryan Todd

A set of four letterpress coasters designed by Ryan Todd for New Found Original. Each design in the set is letter-pressed by hand onto heavy stock in rich complementary colors. I love them for their unique illustrations. Did you notice something weird about these coasters? Look again, "the duck's beak appears to be tied on with string, the swift looks as if it's been shot down by enemy aircraft but is going doing in a blaze of glory; the owl is a lesser spotted three-eyed, double beak owl, and the parrot appears to be engaging in a spot of topsy turvy meditation". A gift for a bird-lover or someone who appreciates bold graphics.

Have a great weekend!

Donna Wilson: The Owl and The Pussycat Cushion

Adorable round shaped cushion featuring an owl and a pussycat sailing away in their boat by Donna Wilson. The cushion is available in three colors - Green/Red, Navy/Blue and Red/Blue. If you are in New York, you can see Donna's new collection, including the cushion, at -

New York International Gift fair
Jacob. K Javits Convention Centre
655 West 34th Street
New York City, USA
Dates: 14-18th August 2011
Stand Number: 3854 Accent on Design

or, you can shop online here.

Accessorize: Angels Owl

Accessorize's newest collection "Angels owls" featuring owls print in fabulous girly girl pink. Apart from  notebooks, purse, bag and stickers, the range includes two of my favorites - rainboots and umbrella, which I am tempted to buy. You can see all the items from the collection here.

Freebie: Wallpaper by Edge of Urge

I spotted this cool wallpaper by Edge of Urge which is available for download for free in two different desktop sizes and iphone. Click here to download yours!

Feeling All Neutral

{1. Dorothy Perkins cream owl blouse, 2. 1928 Jewelry Aztec owl shaped necklace, 3. Kris Nations wise owl earrings, 4. Miss Selfridge owl print scarf}

Shprixieland

Shprixieland make these fun and whimsical pottery pieces from their studio over looking Kootenay Lake in British Columbia. I love them all! The shown are few of the their amazing bowls, tumblers and rice bowls with owl design. They don't have a store online yet but you can email them through their website if you would like to buy any item.

Owl Cutting Board

These cutting boards by Eli Helman will certainly make working in the kitchen delightful. The boards are made using premium quality of glass which makes them ideal to also be used as a hot plate, serving tray, cheese board, bread board, or place mat. There are 30 gorgeous designs to choose from including owl, bookshelf, tree roots and wolf.

Fossil: Owl Ruby Frame Coin

How cute is this vintage inspired owl coin purse by Fossil? I love the cute design with kiss lock and glazed leather appliques in rich colors. It's functional size makes it perfect to fit in anywhere! Available here.

Klaus Haapaniemi

"Accipiter Striatus"

"Tetrao Urogallus"

"Bubo Scandiacus"

"Sagittarius Serpentarius"

"Asio Flammeus" 

Klaus Haapaniemi is a Finnish designer who has a very impressive portfolio and his clients include Diesel, Levis, Dolce & Gabbana and Iittala. I just discovered his new limited edition silkscreen prints and can't stop gushing about them. They are printed on heavy weight paper, numbered and signed by the artist. These are perfect perfect gift for an owl-lover or an art collector. All the prints can be purchased through Product of God.

Selina Rose

This whimsical owl rug is the recent addition to Selina Rose's wonderful felt homewares range. The rug is made using 100% wool felt and environmentally-friendly dyes which makes it perfect for a kid's room or to be used as a wall hanging. Available at Selina's online store in three bright colors - magenta, orange and acid green.

Harlequin: What a Hoot

I want this!

This adorable "What a Hoot" wallpaper is designed by Harlequin, featuring delightful birds and owls illustrations. This fun wallpaper will instantly add cuteness to a nursery and will look great in a grown up room in the light color palette. Available in several colors ranging from pastels to brights at this website.

Nathalie Lete Paris

These lovely Mara Mi note cards are designed by Nathalie Lete Paris. The set includes 12 cards, each featuring springtime birds, owls, butterflies in vibrant and bold colors. Buy'em before they are gone, available at Paper Source.

Animals of High Moral Standing

I love these watercolor posters by R.S.Posnak that "raises the subject of anthropomorphism in a humorous and aesthetically pleasing way." The owl, among the rabbit and the butterfly, made to the list of "Animals of High Moral Standing".  

Also, check out "Animals of Low Moral Standing" print that goes with it. Both the prints are by Animalia and are available on their website.

Anthropologie: They Told Me So Dishtowel

I just spotted this new "They Told Me So" owl dishtowel by Anthropologie, designed by Ashley Longshore a New Orleans artist. It's so gorgeous that it would be a crime to use it for drying dishes. How about framing it and hanging it up on the wall?

Dana Carlson

Winter Owl, Spring Flowers
mixed media on canvas

Corsage

mixed media on canvas

Mesmer Owl

embroidery, beadwork, appliqué, and paint on printed fabric

Alpine Chalice
embroidery, beadwork, appliqué and paint on printed fabric

I love these colorful paintings by Dana Carlson a New York based artist.

Birdy Juice: Mats Ottdal

An adorable packaging concept for fruit juice aka "Birdy juice" by Mats Ottdal a norwegian Graphic Designer and Illustrator. He says: "Birdy Juice is a concept for fruit juice using the form of the juice carton to create wings and feet for bird characters."

After you've enjoyed the juice out of these cute boxes, don't recycle the box just yet. Unfold the top and bottom flaps on the box and give owls and penguins their feet and wings.

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Kokeshi Dolls

 

 

I came across these striking dolls at this blog which posted about the Kokeshi. Kokeshi is a group show celebrating Japanese culture day with 85 wooden Kokeshi dolls created by over 70 international artists including Audrey Kawasaki, Susie Ghahremani who painted the lovely owl.