Have you seen the hilarious genius that is Portlandia yet? I only recently discovered it, thanks to my former Time Out London boss who had an inkling that I might get a kick out of this clip.
You absolutely have to watch this. Go on. Click to play.
Surely Houston-based ceramicist Carole Smith of McCheek’s Mayhem made these delightful ‘Bird Nerd’ tea cup and saucer sets with me in mind? The self-confessed bird nerd (tick) apparently ‘likes to look at pictures of wee birdies’ (tick, tick) and clearly loves a good cuppa from a fancy cup (tick, tick, tick). The mostly vintage decals and lettering are put through three firings in the kiln, so the results are permanent (though you should probably wash them gently by hand).
I think we have a winner for Best Christmas Wrapping Paper of the Year! Incredibly beautiful stylised birds! Carrying letters and parcels! By air mail! Amazeballs! (Dear Father Christmas, please wrap all my presents in this wrapping paper. K THX BAI!)
This fantastical illustrated design by Lesley Barnes is a mere snip at £1.50 from Soma Gallery. I have a lot more to say about this genius Scottish illustrator/animator before the year is out, mark my words. Just consider this a sneak preview…
Have you met Miss Jones is the quirky name behind a Sydney-based design studio which specialises in the most delightful bone china ornaments. I’ve been meaning to write about the collection of white bone china vases and decorations for a while now. A lot of the genius and beauty comes from everyday items (like buttons or keys) rendered in delicate white bone china, but I’m also quite taken by the Nouveau-inspired pineapple box as well as the extensive collection of adorable animals. And yes, there are lots of birds.
This year’s Christmas collection is rather extensive, and includes all manner of woodland animals, as well as stars, hearts, snowflakes, feathers and fruit. The ornaments add a touch of sophistication to the Christmas tree (imagine an all-white Christmas tree with these feathers) but they also make wonderful decorations tied to the top of parcels.
The range of woodland animals look magical grouped together on a mantel or shelf, and the collection of votives (like these skyscrapers) are beautiful as glowing Christmas decorations. Prices start at around $18 and can be purchased from the online shop as well as from a range of Australian stockists.
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