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Nights At The Circus

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Stagger back in amazement! I actually managed to update my shop with some new creatures. I am running with a bit of a circus theme and jumping on the mustache bandwagon at the same time. In honour of my mini update I have gathered together some wonderful things with mustaches attached. Get out the wax and start twirling in a nefarious fashion! Circus Bear, at the top of the post, from The Good Machinery.

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Catty Catty Owl Tamers by Me!

Mustache On A Stick from Something’s Hiding In Here.

Felix from Simpli Jessi.

Moustache Tea Cup and Saucer from Surya Sajnani

Weep with me for Jake the Sad Oneyed Lumberjack from Ninon.

Cedar Mustache Key Hook from Suddenly, its real!

Fis & Flo from Psarokokalo.

Ring from Isette

Heraldo from Pink Cheeks Studios.

Pint Glass from Bread and Badger.

Walrus Mustachioed Amigurumi from Melissa Sue.

Print from Ole Rattlesnake.

Ok, so he doesn’t have a mustache but he would probably do quite well in the circus. Velvet Fish Boy makes his debut in the Lou Lou & Oscar shop today. I am really happy with the switch to this new fabric, velvet seems to suit Fish Boy’s temperament and he is so lovely to stroke now! I have some new Fish Boy designs waiting to hit the scissors, very exciting, for me at least. Please don’t forget to join me here tomorrow for the Monday Interview. Good night kittens.

The Magic Toyshop

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

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This Yo Yo from Suddenly, It’s Real looks beautiful and you can play with it too! Handmade from sustainably harvested wood, naturally shellacked and tied with a 100% cotton professional yoyo string, available from Rose and Radish.

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Any toy by Vilac is bound to be beautifully made and aesthetically pleasing (you may remember the pull-along dog I featured a few weeks ago). I am head-over-heels for this red piano, you can find one at Revilo Toys.

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I love these Cat Dolls from Mia Hansen and so does Ishi, they would look great on display in any child’s room. I got one of these cats from Mia Hansen’s Etsy shop I while ago, it looks as if the shop is dormant for the time being but you can snap one up at Twig.

Paper, Paper Everywhere

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

Paper and Pine

There is a recurring theme here at Lou Lou & Oscar today and some exciting news about a new adventure my creatures have embarked upon.

Today sees the launch of a beautifully curated online emporium called Paper and Pine. The creators of Paper and Pine, Jenny and Amy, work together to curate and run Puces POP a huge craft fair that happens annually during the POP Montreal International Music Festival so they have plenty of experience rooting out the best handmade delights. I am very excited to have been asked to contribute some of my work to Paper and Pine and am giddy with joy that Catty- Catty, Marcel and Lapin de Lune have found a place in such wonderful company.

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Congratulations to Amy and Jenny on the launch of Paper and Pine and good luck to all of the vendors involved. Here is a peek at just a few of the gorgeous goodies on offer at Paper and Pine today.

Jiv Jiv Hooks

I would love a pair of these clever bird hooks by JivJiv for my hallway.

Red Houses Coat

The ‘Sally Coat’ by Little Houses is on my wish list. I love the styling of these photographs. I have such a girly-handmade-clothes-crush on this model too!

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Also on my ever expanding Paper and Pine wish list is the Ornate Blue Deer Pendant by Poodlebreath.

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Red Houses

Red Houses

Fabulous, fabulous Rabbit pendants and brooches from Poodlebreath. Swoon!

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And for my kitchen, Cloud Tea Towels from Chez-Sucre-Chez.

Horn Of Plenty

Horn Of Plenty

Beautiful hand-glazed ceramics from Horn of Plenty.

 Fleathers Fox

Hooray, just time to wedge in yet another fox at Lou Lou & Oscar! What a playful and sweet little fellow, add this necklace from Fleathers to the list too.

Make sure you click on over to Paper and Pine to wave hello to Catty-Catty, Lapin and Marcel!