:: Turning Japanese

 I have seen this collections of Japanese books about the place.  Each one focuses on a different subject such as: 

Stockholm's Kitchens, Stockholm Family Style, Paris Family Style, London Family Style and Finland Family Style!

I have always thought to myself that if I couldn't read Japanese, it might be pointless to buy it!

Then one day, my son, a wise little man said "Mummy what are you doing?"

I replied, with iPad in hand "Reading".

"No your not! Your looking at pictures" was his reply. 

I was reading my blog roll!

So... as I do alot of 'looking at pictures' and the cover of Nordic Deco Ideas was coaxing me like a Siren's Song to Sailors! 

I thought, I would give it a go!

So glad and I highly recommend!

What a delightful little book!

 Happy Reading to you!
:Pippa

:: Winter Family

 We took some time out this week for family time and introduced the boy to snow! (Lake Mountain)

 We can't take credit for the snow man but for the smiling child........he loved it!

West German Pottery

 And yes it wouldn't be a holiday without a spot of thrifting! I have come away from my usual blues to fiery oranges and the best yellow I have ever seen!

a nice read too!

:Pippa.

:: A Fashionista's Text Book!

I had to share this book!

I'm no Fashionista but I love design, social history and photography, this book has it all!

My favourite out of the top 100 are;

 Dance Dress- Love this!

Trousers for women- It's all I wear!

 Shoulder Pad- I was too young for this but I remember my Mothers!

 Mod- I would of been a Mod!

 Mini- My father once told me he nearly crashed his car due to this garment, Old Perv!

 Paper Dress- My mother had one of these!

 Funk- If I could carry it off, I'd Fro!

Grunge- This was my dress code growing up, not very inspiring but hey we were dazed and confused!

I hope you have enjoyed this trip down memory lane?

Hope you are well and hello to anyone new to Ouch Flower, your very welcome!

:P

:: Good Reading!

Not only is collecting Mid Century/Retro/Vintage FUN!.....but so is reading about it.

So I thought I'd share some gems with you.

 A 50's classic! 

Made by Woolworths for the domestic market, designer chic at a budget price. I love this dinnerware, apparently the red one featured on the cover is rare and only distributed in Australia.

Eyes are pealed!!

 A Woman in a Man's world!
 UK Ceramic Designer, love the Art Deco patterns on her wares and she had an affair with a married man...saucy minx!

 An Australian Treat!
This book was put together by a married couple, very knowledgeable  Design enthusiasts and very passionate about Australian Mid Century!

 Eye Candy!
Lots of lovely images on real authentic homes, not too styled but hey! Who doesn't love that? 

Also an Ercol on the front cover...I'm swooning!

 How to do Mid Century!
Great book on American and Scandinavian Design classics...reader beware because this book may incite an attack on your piggy bank!

 Atomic Goodness!
This is the book I'm taking to the Architect when Mr ouchflower says "Honey, we have won big on the races!"

Print Pattern Print Pattern!

Endless, great images of wondrous colour, shape, line, point and pattern!