ARTIST WATCH | FOR THE LOVE OF SKULLS

D wears: Skull Robot Sweatshirt by nununu /  Circle Patch T-shirt by nununu / Skull Robot Patch baggy pants by nununu.


There is something about black on boys that I just love. It looks cool and let's face it, it will last a long time in the world of dripping ice-creams and bolognese stains! It is no secret that Israeli brand Nununu loves skulls and for this collection they teamed up with talented artist Shay Id Alony.

For their FW18 range they turned their inspiration towards the ancient tribal language, which perfectly reflects nununu's basic clean graphic world and ongoing inspiration coming from tribal art, particular tribal masks. The result is a bold monochrome statement that will be loved by both young and old.

This will be a favourite outfit for quite some time to come. Find nununu latest range over at Buckets and Spades who carries some great pieces from both the latest and previous seasons.

READ | Once Upon An Alphabet

Longtime fans of author Oliver Jeffers, we are getting giddy about his release of a new picture book - Once Upon An Alphabet. We love the quirky tales that accompanies the letters in the alphabet and it makes for interesting conversations as you learn the shapes and look of each and every letter.

I love books that entertain the adult reader as much as the child and this one definitely ticks the boxes. Whenever one of my kids come running with one of Oliver Jeffers books you know you are in for a good read and a visual treat!

Once Upon An Alphabet comes out Oct 14th, and will be available in most bookstores and in his official online store too.

INTERIOR | Poster Love

I am a big fan of artist Evan Rossell, and quite a few times he has worked with US label Mini & Maximus to create prints for both clothes and posters. Right now Springstof has a few of my favourites posters from Mini & Maximus back in stock.

Don't Grow Up / Bandit Girl / See Ya / Falling Ice Owl.

Photography | Anna Hurtig

A huge part of my daily inspiration comes through photography, and I have always been very fascinated by great children's photography. Somebody who does it very well is Swedish photographer Anna Hurtig.  Her Imaginary Play 2008 - 2011, deals exactly with the magical world that children seem to move so effortlessly in. I thought I would share some of my favourites from her work, and hopefully it will give you some inspiration in your day as well...

"Someone once said that the happiest time in a persons life is between the age of four and twelve.
The series imaginary play is all about that time in life.
Days filled with make-believe, fantasies, magic and dreams. But also about the bewilderment, sorrows and broken hearts that is part of growing up." - Anna Hurtig.

:: ANNA HURTIG ::

ART WATCH | PAPER COLLECTIVE

Art for a cause is the best kind. Each Paper Collective collection is linked to a good cause somewhere in the world. Each graphic design poster sold equals a significant contribution to one of their favourite causes or charities. On the page of each poster design, you can see how shopping with Paper Collective will make a difference!

Not only do you get a unique piece of art for your wall you are also helping to support through your purchase. I dig it!

:: PAPER COLLECTIVE ::

Lost at Sea | Monster Riot

Absolutely love these posters in a print series called "Lost at Sea" by Monster Riot over at Society6. There are lots of great graphic posters for the kiddo rooms that are a bit different and packed with imagination (check out The Cloud Creator). via LMNOP

Right now there is free shipping worldwide until Sunday!

ART WATCH | JEFF SOTO

A big part of fueling my own inspiration is street art, living in Melbourne I get to see a fair bit and it always gets me going. I thought I would share a few artists that I love and get inspired from. Today I thought I would show some work of American artist Jeff Soto. Born in 1975, his distinct colour palette, subject matter and technique have been said to bridge the gap between Pop Surrealism and Street Art.

Inspired by youthful nostalgia, nature, graffiti, hip-hop and popular culture. His bold, representational work is simultaneously accessible and stimulating.

For more info and to see more work of Jeff Soto visit his << website. >>