Folksy Fun - Alexander Girard

Loving these objects from House Industries inspired by or based on the works of reknowned textile designer Alexander Girard. While working in Herman Miller in the 50s to 70s, Girard designed fabrics for the likes of Ray and Charles Eames. He had a great interest in folk art and colorful, exotic designs from around the world.

Aptly, folksy elements in bright palettes are featured heavily in these collections. Top: solid maple nativity set (currently sold out) based on a Girard illustration; below: basswood memory game.

Lego Pink Digital Camera

This may look like a toy camera built using Lego bricks but it’s a fully functional 3 megapixel  digital camera with 1.5″ color LCD screen and 128mb internal storage. You cannot pull the body of the camera apart but you can attach Lego bricks to the top and bottom. So much fun for the kids! Will be available in Fall 2009 at Digital Blue.

Midweek Fun - Donkey Products Character Teabags

Fancy hanging around with the Queen over a cup of tea? Take your pick from political (Democratea) and royalty (Royaltea) figures available at Donkey Products. Must feel like a sauna in there!