Paper Globes

While on my current crafty kick I couldn't go past these lovely paper globes. What a great way to use up some old books, a foam ball and some time!

Pom Poms

I love a great pom pom, and I have recently found these beautiful fabric versions (thanks to Pinterest). Here is a cute 'How To' for a tissue paper pom pom, how cute!

Catherine Martin

I love everything that Catherine Martin designs. That woman can do no wrong. I really want a fantastic panel of this Black Cockatoo print in my house. Powerful and beautifully detailed.

Queen Martha

We all secretly admire the vast creativity that Martha Stewart shares with the world (even if we don't admit it out loud!). Here are some faboulous examples of the paper flower lanterns that she has created (for sale in the U.S. only). How delightfully gorgeous.

Kat Macleod

I have been to add Kat to my blog for way too long, and finally I have got around to doing it! I had the pleasure of having Kat in my classes at University. She was gorgeous then, and even more gorgeous now. Kat Macleod’s collage ladies will inspire confusing feelings of wardrobe envy, even though they are drawings and not people. She finds fashion, textiles, new art supplies and old books inspiring. Her clients include Vogue Entertaining and Travel, Collette Dinnigan, Harper’s Bazaar, Madison and Frankie. She has also illustrated three books, Bird, The Cocktail Book and Like I give a frock. She enjoys hot chips, talking on the phone and her cat. She also runs her own design business with friends called Ortolan. She is a true inspiration.

Mizue Hirano

Mizue Hirano's watercolors are so gorgeous and delicate. Shown here are examples of her work on a book, poster, packaging and magazine spreads in Japan. I love to see such a soft medium being applied to advertising and mainstream design. (Source Oh Joy!)

Henry Road

Henry Road’s colorful retro global style is a tribute to sixties and seventies bold design with African and Asian influences. (Source Oh Joy!)

Walnut Wallpapers

Walnut Wallpaper (based in Los Angeles) has a fabulous range of designs, both vintage and contemporary, that will add a whole new light to room (or your entire house!). I particularly love the Art Nouveau and Japanese inspired patterns, yum! Here are a few of my favs... (as seen in Oh Joy!)

Bill O'Neil

I found the works of Bill O'Neil via the Paper Shop Ink blog.'My creations are an illustrative and graphic fusion of abstracts and symbolism, chaos and mathematics, pop culture advertising and artifacts, and some kind of otherworldly information maps... I always seek to create pieces that feel kinetic, that seem evolve or change based on the viewers mood, or resonate differently with different people... something like mood-art...'. Well worth checking out his Etsy shop and website.

Rebound Books

Here is a novel idea (pardon the pun) from Rebound Books. The idea is really simple… they find beautiful, neglected :-( hardcover books and re-bind them with a creamy, matt, environmentally friendly paper. The result is a durable, totally unique journal, diary or sketchbook :-) The original insides are also yours if you want them (so take it easy all you militant book freaks out there!), or they will donate them to a school with zero library resources. Fabulous!

ANTIGIRL

Antigirl (Tiphane brooke) is a talented young girl who works in mixed media to create fabulous fashion-styled collages. Her work is available as prints, lithographs and books, together with a handful of original artworks. Her 'bleed deeply' collection is truly beautiful, and her gorgeous books are sewn and constructed by hand.

Wall Flats

These amazing wall panels are available in an array of styles from www.inhabitliving.com

Barnes and Noble

I have a thing for beautifully designed journals and notebooks at the moment. I was introduced to American on-line bookshop Barnes & Noble through decor8, and found a lovely collection of designs by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Prices start from US$8.00, here are a few of my fav's, be sure to check out the books too.

Lantern Paper

I discovered this Australian Paper company in the July issue of Real Living magazine. They have a lovely range of printed pencil cases and tote bags, together with all of their paper products such as journals, photo albums, books, cards etc. This A4 Stationery Satchel in Sea Anemone pattern is only $19.95! I also love the Floral Tile Magnets ($4.95) and Cherry Petal Photo Albums. There is a gorgeous range of inexpensive, high quality products available at their on-line shop.