:: The Mouseman Stool

 The Mouseman Furniture, designed by Robert Thompson all have the signature carved mouse, hence the Mouseman title!
This calf stool, given to my Father by his Mother on our impending move to the Australia in 1980.

So this stool is part of my childhood and became mine when I married. My Brother was not happy, that I had snaffled it under his more mature and married nose...but could you blame me?

 Made from English Oak and hand crafted....to quote them

"Robert Thompson’s craftsmen create oak furniture for the home designed to fit within both the traditional and contemporary styles of living that today’s modern world offers. We provide choices in the final look of your personal, hand crafted item to fit your living environment. Today’s investment will become tomorrow’s heirloom.
Keep an eye on that mouse tho’, he’s partial to cheese!"

Squeak squeak

Hello Lisa Larson

A few marks left by plant pots over the years, some mine :(

Remember the great find, I came across last week...the Olivetti Studio 44?
 I found this great Ad, had to share!

Happy Weekend to you all,
:Pippa

:: Lovely Vintage Giveaway

 Yes... that's right! 

I would like to host a giveaway.

My Lovely Vintage Giveaway includes:

A handmade grocery tote bag!

Sewn using two up-cycled vintage tablecloths.

Imagine walking down your High St with this tote filled with fresh seasonal fruit, yummy cheese and a fresh baguette!

A Great read!

A nice addition to your coffee table book stack!

A small embroidery!

Created by me in my pre-blogging days when embroidery was my vice!....macrame has taken over lately!

A Doily!

I added the letterform to this already lovely example of vintage needlework.

"You may have a nice day" suggest that we have a choice sometimes to make a day count!

From a goodwill wish to a "I'm gonna make this happen"!

Why?...Why not? 

If you haven't already guessed yet? 

 I make alot! 

Everyday...so now it was time to share some.

Also the book landed on my doorstep, part of a book order and I already have one!

All I ask in return is

Tell me in your comment, how you came upon my little blog?

Did I follow you first? Did you follow a link? Are you a FB liker? Were you just curious as to what an Ouch Flower was?

If after this you would like to be a follower then GREAT, your WELCOME and THANKS.

:Pippa

ps: 
I will post anywhere and announce the winner Sunday 22nd of July 2012. 
The winner will be picked out of a hat, by a toddler...good luck!

:: Triplex Lamp LOVE

 

 

I love lamps, and this one a has a lovely story.......read the story here

I chanced upon this blog Mackapar in my early blog days and started to follow.
One of the projects that Ulrika is involved in, is the relaunch of the Triplex Lamp, firstly designed in  1919 Sweden by Johan Petter Johansson.

Her blog outlines their journey and is worth a perusal, especially if you love a good design story with a happy ending! 
The Lamp is ready for reissue, I would love to have one, mmmmmm.........lets see ?

 Images VIA







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