Naomi Pelletier's blog

Knitted Bean Bag

Who doesn't need a little nest to cuddle up in once in a while. My son is mad about pillows he drags them round the house and hurls his body on top of them throwing giggles through the air as he does so. I know he would love these cuddly Knitted Bean Bags.

Shusha Toys

What's not to love about these clever kids toys from Shusha, well just working out how to buy them I guess is the only down side. You can check out more of their stuff at their website, here. I know my son would really love them and is not long off being able to embrace the joys of stacking. I might have to get me some blocks of wood and non toxic paint and go to town. 

Sniffle Co. — Woody

via www.sniffleco.com

I have always been a Woody Allen fan, despite the dubious nature of his personal life, his films have been the back projection to my life. So many of his films are a homage to New York and I have dreamed of travelling to the city and listening to Allen play his clarinet at the Hotel Carlyle’s cafe. I think I would wear this little badge when I went. If you'd like to add a little neurosis to your lapel, you can find it at Sniffle Co.

the little dröm store — Twin Triangle Necklace : Mint green series / Grey series

via thelittledromstore.bigcartel.com

I'm a little obsessed with triangles at the moment. I have triangle print shirts and would love to add a little more geometry to my wardrobe. For less than $40 you can bring some triangles into your life. These necklaces can be bought at the Little Drom Store.

Salt Water Cure Art Print by Tina Crespo | Society6

via society6.com

My Father would wholeheartedly agree with this little quote. We grew up swimming and surfing on hot summer afternoons after the school bell had rung. It wouldn't matter what your ailment, his answer would always be, 'You need to swim in the ocean'. Usually this was true, although often it was the last thing you felt like doing. Diving into saltwater does seem to clear the mind. Water and it's healing properties is not new. Throughout literature there are references to the healing properties of water, the famous cathartic scene of King Lear in the storm, for example.

We are 60% water so it stands to reason that we have a connection with it. Appparently you can even make your drinking water 'Hado' by wrapping positive messages around your water bottle. Talking to it also has a positive effect. Saying things such as 'you rock' and 'your freakin' awesome' can make your water,well, happy. Who doesn't want happy water? According to Mindbridge:

'... water is capable of understanding, assimilating and adjusting to the language of feelings. Our bodies are largely water, so it stands to reason that if our feelings affect a glass or jar of water nearby, they certainly have an effect on the water within us and thus our own health.'

I'm not sure chatting to my water over breakfast is for me but I do think a swim in the ocean can go a step towards working out what ail's you. If you'd like this print on your wall go to Society 6 or if your after delving further into water conversations check out MindBridge.

 

 

Book by it's Cover

Book by it's Cover is a lovely website that loves lovely books. Above is a little taste of their comic book section. 

Book Buys: The Exquisite Book and Drawn in

 

I'm always on the look out for new books to adorn my shelves. I have been building my little library since I was a teenager. Two books that I would like to slide into my bookshelf, are 'The Exquisite book' and 'Drawn in'. Although these days most of my books end up being pulled out and thrown on the floor by my curious 10 month old, I'm willing to risk it.

The first is based on the Exquisite Corpse drawing game. One hundred indie artists having only seen the page of the artist immediately prior and using a single horizon line to connect the two, draws a page of the book.

The second is a exploration through various artists journals and how they use them. As a teacher the process of making stuff, fascinates me. Each of us finds our road to get to where we need to go. This is tricky in teaching as we often have to end up at the same place but need to get there on our own. 

 

A Tattoo a day keeps the boredom at bay: Tattly temporary tattoo's

 

What's not to love about Tattly, a website devoted to contemporary temporary tattoo's. Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder of Tattly must be a bit of a legend. I particularly love the watch, when time stands still.

 

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 Here's a bit of info about the site:

 

Tired of putting poorly designed temporary tattoos on her daugther’s arm, she took matters into her own hands. In July of 2011, Tattly Temporary Tattoos launched online, featuring an all-star lineup of professional designers and illustrators. Starting with just a handful of different designs, Tattly received thousands of orders from around the world.

There are now over 250 designs available both online and in select retailers worldwide. Since launching, Tattly has shipped millions of tattoos to more than 90 countries.

Continuing to partner with leading artists and retailers, Tattly has found that the world was indeed waiting for designy temporary tattoo.

Thanks to http://tattly.com/pages/about

 

01 wardrobe : maria boddin

via www.mariaboddin.de

This wardrobe, which doubles as a laundry basket, I'm pretty sure my 10 month old son would love. It would be like having a cute little laundry island in your room, It is design by Maria Boddin.

Toast. Autumn 2012. A film preview.

 

When watching this clip there are moments of suppressed laughter, due to the extremely seriousness of beautiful models in exotic lands. However, I can't help ultimately being sucked in by how beautiful the cinematography is in these short advertising films for the UK clothing label Toast. Looking at the image of the house on the mountain, I can barely contain my extreme nostalgia for places I've never been.