One of our popular illustrators Marcus Marritt (UK) has recently started publishing all of his work on a swanky new site. This man is a machine pumping out at least a couple of new works every week. Marcus is heavily influenced by his passion for film and popular characters, and is illustrating everything from book covers to collectable art prints.
So head on over to his new site and follow this mans illustration mastery!
The weather’s getting cooler… so why shouldn’t your house!
Here’s 3 easy ideas to change things up for the staying-in season:
Now’s a good time to get out that favourite blankie or throw (or treat yourself to one). Not only can you snuggle up underneath it while you watch MKR, but draping new graphic patterns and textures over your sofa is a super easy way to inject some new life into your space.
Bring the outside in. Go for an stroll in that Autumn air and on the way, pick a moody little bunch – flowers, branches, autumn leaves… they’ll look great in an old preserving jar or a vintage teapot.
Candles turn a house into a warm, welcoming home. And they make you sort of glad it gets dark so early! (PS: Have a fireplace that doesn’t work? You should totally put candles in it.)
Next week will be the first exhibition in the garage entry at 62 Ponsonby Road! Local artist Margaret Petchell paints large scale birds on canvas. This is her first solo show. Come down and check it out.
Monday @ 6pm. Eats by Little & Friday, Drinks by Kim Crawford.
Limited Edition Prints available on the night too. Lots of easy parking right outside, the show is up for one week only, so pop in during the week to see these big paintings up close!
More wonderful discoveries, this time its Klub7 from Berlin. So much of our favourite work is from Germany. A collective of six artists & designers. These are three of our favourites, espesh the BIG wall. Take 10 and check them out (or maybe 20, you’ll need it, there is 10 years of work to poozle through).
Whew! All our Christmas art print orders have been posted out to you, and now we’re able to really starting to think about Christmas at our place. These cute, clever and just-plain-cool Christmas ideas caught our eye, so we thought we’d share!
That Christmas Wreath Pavlova looks soooo good. See the recipe here. Our baking skills don’t stretch that far, but we’re keen to make some Gingerbread Letters (yes, we’re font nerds).
Take down the tinsel and craft yourself a cool garland instead.
For the Christmas morning coffee? A Peppermint Ice cream Affogato, with strong black coffee. And how cute (and easy) are these Strawberry Santas? They’re definitely happening in our house this year.
A kiwi take on the traditional stocking. Just make sure you use nice new Merino ones, not the ones from the top drawer! (PS: We know it’s the thought that counts, but please don’t fill our stockings with foliage, Santa.) And this is a clever little idea for displaying all those Xmas cards, dontcha think?
Sweet match-ups – because sometimes they deserve two pressies…
Hootenanny print by Inaluxe on endemicworld, with little ceramic owl ornament from Typo.
An awesome pair for a type lover’s desk. A letter print from NZ designer trio Mash on endemic world, and a letter mug from Typo - use it as a pen holder! (Lots of letters available in both products.)
For a happy home-decorator: the beautiful Home Is Where The Heart Is print from NZ artist Flox on endemicworld, teamed with a hand-stitched Huia bird cushion from Native Agent.
For your boy: Choice mini-print by NZ graff artist iThink, available at endemicworld. Homies with the brand new NZ street art documentary, Dregs.
Feminine and floral, but with a cool edge. Bloom Inaluxe art print from endemicworld… gift it with the Rifle Paper Co. blank journal (with sewn binding), available from Father Rabbit.
Seriously cool girlfriends deserve seriously cool presents to unwrap this year…
1. Ooh, you will be very popular after she opens a pair of Helter Skelter Karen Walker sunnies.
2. Kester Black nail polish in a bright colour like Paradise Punch, along with Kester Black’s cool little nail art ‘how to’ book, The Hand Book.
3. Soft tan leather = extra brownie points. We love the Status Anxiety Distant Lover bag.
4. This framed mini print would look cute on her bedside table or dresser. Country Love print, by 326, only $59 at endemicworld.
5. A bit naughty and a lot nice – Lonely Hearts lingerie.
6. So she can carry a flower with her every day – Carnation Bud Pendant by Deadly Ponies.
7. A subscription to her favourite magazine, so every month she can remember again how awesome you are.
8. Girl’s love lists. Lists, and new notebooks. This one by Mossery is super cute, and it’s handmade. $12 from Notemaker.
9. So sweet, hand-drawn type print by NZ designer Sarah Maxey. Plus, it’s lovingly letterpress printed, and one of a limited edition of just 50. Available at endemicworld.
These Geometric gifts are packed with personality and super on-trend this Christmas.
1. Hay Kaleido trays, available in New Zealand from Corporate Culture.
2. This sweet-but-stylish pattern features on a whole range of Kikki K stationery, including planners and note pads.
3. We love the bold shapes and Scandinavian flavour of this Atlas 39 print by Inaluxe. Available in A4 or A3, framed or unframed, from endemicworld.
4. Bo Concept have a whole couch-load of geometric-patterned cushions at the moment!
5. Kaleidoscope art print by NZ design collective 326, only $35 at endemicworld.
6. Geometric stacking rings, by NZ’s own Meadowlark. Buy as a set of three, or individually.
7. iPhone case from the Etsy marketplace, only $22!
8. We LOVE these Themis paper mobiles. Available in NZ from Douglas + Bec.
9. Chiya duvet cover from Citta Design’s online store. This same pattern is available in individual pillowcases and cushions, too.
