we love this origami series by Marc Fichou

via Moth and Rust.

so many of our pieces our handmade which naturally gives us an appreciation for craft and we have always been a fan of made by joel and all the things he creates.

recently we spotted this bird pillow he made and the bonus was his tools list so you can  get an idea of what are he uses and DIY.

happy weeekend!

we just discovered this site filled with great vintage photographs

including these ones of skateboarders in new york from the 1960's.

would love to see a modern version of this vintage toy
hopefully making it affordable.

spotted here.

whenever we are out in venice, 
we always stop in at tortoise general store.

the beautifully curated objects from japan 
are so always so lovely to look at 

and buy ...usually for gifts.

they also have an online shop 

where we spotted this amazing rattle + very cute mugs.

how fab is this 1950's 'Sunny Caravan' from Holland?

available here.

one of our favourite dad's has just released his brilliant book.
have a look at it here.

we would love to be decked out in all our vintage finery
on our old bicycles taking part in this
but instead it might have to be cicLAvia here in LA this sunday.

happy weekend!

earlier this week we were dreaming of a VW van
and a nice long road trip somewhere
so just for fun we starting searching for some and fell in love
with the turquoise one on top...yeah, sorry it's sold.
then randomly today, we came across this retro VW camper van tent
which looks like a lot of fun but we wish they showed
more detail shots of it so you know what you're getting.

these adorable little rabbits made from vintage french linen are sold out
but we are hoping they make more of them.

would like to be spending the afternoon
playing with these great balancing blocks found here.

japanese masking tape in so many colors and patterns.
perfect for any craft project, gift wrapping, etc.
we love.

yes please to all these fantastic mobiles and lanterns
and all the beautiful silk and bamboo pieces.

our love of type + an elegant aid to learning times tables.
available here.

bauhaus building blocks available here.

this beautiful alexander girard nativity set available here.

lovely toys by Renate Muller at her exhibition here.

vintage wooden push puppets found here.
(via kickcan and conkers)
happy weekend!

great clothespin craft kit available here.

great snake making kits aka 'draft dodgers' available soon over at banquet.