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Take a peek at Karl’s whales. Because they’re gorgeous. Because wooden whales are cool. Because he’s the designer of the Areaware wooden animal boxes that I adore – with lots of big gooey, scribbley, fat hearts written in the margins.
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About this time of year, I wish my town looked like this. I need color in my life – enough with winter! Town archival art print by Lisa Congdon.
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These gorgeous tapestry-covered sculptural animals are by Frederique Morrel, see more at Trendland.
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Miller Goodman, maker of the amazing Shapemaker and Facemaker blocks, created these beautiful pieces for an exhibiton during design week in Milan. See more at the Miller Goodman Blog.
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Every day pics of kids turn wonderful when Aaron Stewart adds the hidden monsters they’ve always known were there. The 11 x 20 Plaid Oranges prints will be available on Fab at 50% off through Sept. 19. After that, keep up with Aaron Stewart and his lovely pals (and books too!) via Plaid Oranges (though I don’t see the prints for sale via his site!).
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Make your next wine bottle a little more kid friendly? Corkers Animal Kits are $8 for one set of animal parts – you provide the cork!
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If this beautiful baby cradle is as functional as it is simple, it’s a Product Design Wonder. What a minimal solution to solving the main problem at hand: how to rock.