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.

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.

Something cute to start the week. I adore these very sweet and  simple handmade bunny creations. Available at Rogstyle (jp).