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Welcome to the Moodboard, a page for daily inspiration and image collections.

HANSEL FROM BASEL SS13
Hansel from Basel is a Los Angeles based indepandant legwear and accessories company created by designer Hannah Byun. The whimsical and quirky patterns combined to refined colors remained the core values of the Californian brand and strongly influence its last summer collection.

LUCKY BOY SUNDAY SS 13
The Danish brand recently launched her last collection of knitted goodness, and let me tell you that this new serie of sweet and whimsical woolen creatures and goodies is just as delightful as always !
Not to mention the charming, soft and warm atmosphere of the campaign photos…

MINI SERIES
New mini series of handmade ceramics by Re Jin Lee for Bailey Doesn’t Bark. Read more about it here.

KENZO x VANS
The fourth capsule collection by Vans and Kenzo has arrived! This exclusive collection is available in Kenzo boutiques and on the e-shop.

BLOOM !
Hello there ! Lovely duo Darling Clementine, already wellknown here at Nordenburo, recently launched some new products. The new serie is calledBloom and is pretty darn seducing and refreshing. Have a look to all those new sprouts here.

LA CASITA DE WENDY SS COLLECTION
The Spring-Summer collection of La Casita de Wendy will be tomorrow available at their online shop!
I absolutely love the creation and the philosophy of this spanish brand founded by two spanish designers, Inés Aguilar and Iván Martíneza. You can find the online shop here, and find more on their site and their blog.

A SPRING CRUSH
I just love this charming pattern designed by Aino Maija Metsola for Marimekko’s new tableware collection, it’s such a nice combo of graphic elements and shapes !
Kompotti, by Aino Maija Metsola - Marimekko, 2013.

IT’S HOT !
While the snow goes on falling on Paris, paralyzing the whole city, I wander through Emanuela Ligabue’s website, dreaming of warm summer days freshen up by the soft blow of paper fans… Amanuela’s handpainted pieces are just beautiful and reminds me of Matisse paintings and paper cuts. This postmodernist artist from the 80’s creates very stunning objects, from paper fans to painted bags, combining retro graphics and nice color palettes. Just love it !

SAND CHAIR SERIE
This colorful series of furniture called “Sand Chair” has been created by the swiss design duo Lovis Caputo and Sarah Keung of Keung Caputo. Every stool is unique and can be used indoors and out.

ATELIER STELLA
Here’s a new delightful found from tumblr my friends. Stella Baggott, a designer, photographer and pottery geek (as she likes to define herself) reached the top of my faves list this week. She creates very nice ceramic characters, all very different and unique.
Have a look to her website, it definitely worth it !

SIERRA BY LAS COLECCIONISTAS
Las Coleccionistas is a very cool photography studio located in Barcelona.
Sierra is a limited edition collection of 4 square silk scarves printed with original landscape photography exclusively taken by the studio for this collection.
See more here.

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PETIT GROCERY
Bobo Choses spring/summer collection is out !!!
I just came back from London where I had the pleasure to visitCouverture and the Garbstore, a beautiful shop based in Notting Hill. They showcased the first pieces of BBC SS 13 collection (among other little treasures), and I got to say that it was love at first sight… Bright and clean colors, fresh fruity patterns… this makes me crave sunny days even more !

All picts courtesy of Couverture and The Garbstore.

YUE
I’m smitten with those awesome raw leather accessories by Yue. Designed by Sarah Chow, those clever and simple yet elegant pieces have been inspired by Chow’s family leather goods. They’re produced in very limited quantity, so if you dream of owning one of those little wonders, go straight to her shop !

All picts courtesy of YUE.

HAPPY CAMPING
French design duo Colonel chose to explore the theme of vintage holidays for their last furniture collection. Inspired by the patterns, colors and materials of the camping and beach supplies, they created a serie of cosy and fresh products re-reading this singular universe with modernity and nostalgia. Pretty smart uh ?
More on the Moodboard section.

HELLO SAILOR
Love this illustration by David Doran ! Find more beautiful images on hiswebsite or his blog.

BROOK&LYN
“Blue and Brick Windows” - Yarn on copper rod, by the New York based designer Mimi Jung.

BLOCK SHOP SCARVES
I just found this beautiful and inspiring project on the web, and immediately fell in love with it, not only because of the rich colors and gorgeous patterns adorning their scarves, but also for their concept.
Sisters Lily and Hopie Stockman founded their own textile company in India a few years ago after they started to be passionnate about block printing and decided to support this ancient textile tradition. They associated with one of the best printers family of Bagru, the Chhipas, who are - for about five generations - strongly devoted to environmentally sustainable and socially responsible printing methods. Together, they created a unique collection of textiles printed with non-toxic vegetable dyes on the finest Indian silk-cotton blend. Simply beautiful.
Find more here and here.

KAROLIN SCHNOOR
You probably heard about the German illustrator and graphic designer Karolin Schnoor.
I just love her fine artworks and the way she uses colors and delicate patterns.

MERRY XMAS !
Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas, see you next year!
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Picture by Scandinavian Deko
(Oh and by the way, check out the HORT Xmas Cards, they’re pretty cool!)

BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
I’m huge fan of the Wool & The Gang Hemingway hats!
It would make the perfect Xmas gift for loved ones, can’t wait to start mine!

Here’s a little free tuto for you guys, clickety-click here!

FLOWER ME HAPPY
Yip yip ! Let’s welcome the Flower Me Happy buddies into the Meyer-Lavignefamily. The Danish collective just launched this collection of cute flower pots made of cast ceramic and hand drawn with love. The Flower Me Happy pots are an ode to nature and an appreciation of life, they all have different personalities and their expressions and hairdo change with the plants they are hosting.
See more here.

CALEB OWEN EVERITT
This guy just stole my heart. I discovered his work last summer, when Refueled Magazine published an article about his stunning vintage inspired illustrations and graphics. Facsinated by anything hand made, Everitt explores how the human hands can bring subtile inperfections and reveal something authentic, true and honest through very simple and genuine design. He recently teamed up with Ryan Rhodes, his dear friend and partner in crime to create LAND, a flourishing design studio that already counts numerous impressive clients.

FRESH FROM THE OVEN
Kauniste Finland is launching some new tasty products by Finnish illustrators Sanna Mander and Matti Pikkujämsä !

1.Kalenteripyyhe, a calendar tea towel by Sanna Mander // 2.3. Sunnuntai, a pattern by Matti Pikkujämsä.

All picts by Kauniste Finland.

A PEACE TREATY
I go totally crazy for those amazing scarves by A Peace Treaty !
The story of APT started when Farah Malik and Dana Arbib decided to join forces, putting together their different background (in fashion and design for Malik and in multimedia campaigns in humanitarian causes for Arbib) and their common love for ancient, disappearing crafting creations. As a personnal pact, they gave birth to a project that would support artisans from Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa by promoting their traditional techniques and crafts and by revealing their products to an internationnal fashion audiance.

THE MAKERS
I wanted to share with you this beautiful project by photographer Jennifer Causey. The Makers series started in 2010 when Jennifer decided to photograph the artisans of Brooklyn. Fascinated by those creatives who “embrace a more tactile way of life” and who made of Brooklyn an “epicenter of design, style and locally made goods”, she entered their studios and decided to tell their stories.
The Makers Project will be soon released as a book in the fall of 2012.

1.Ariele Alasko, woodworker / 2.3.Stanley and Sons, tailors / 4.5. BRVTVS, jeweler

WOWW
While it’s slowly but surely getting chilly in Paris, I can’t help but dream of those cosy, soft and beautiful blankets designed by dutch designer Mae Engelgeer to conscientiously wrap myself up.
Woww blankets, made of mohair, cashwool, cotton and acrylic yarns.

DELICIOUS PAPER
Keittiössä (The Kitchen) by finnish illustrator Leena Kisonen.

See her portfolio here and her blog here.

HARVEST
They did it again. Lovely duo Darling Clementine is coming with a new set of wonders called Harvest. Can’t wait to see more !

MR OISEAU
How nice is this lil’ bird ? Hand-painted porcelain coffee cup and wooden saucer by brilliant Minä Perhonen.
Available here.

FERM LIVING
Ferms Living’s new Autumn/Winter 2012 products are here ! I just love the sober elegance of those color schemes !

HEADS OR TAILS
Lovely illustration by Chicago based artist Lilli Carré.

IT’S ALL ABOUT SHARING
Cooking, eating and having some good time with friends is probably one of my all time favorite, so there’s no suprise my heart jumped into my chest when I discovered this new born magazine called Gather Journal. This bi-annual recipe-driven and food publication is not only about cooking and eating, but more likely about what those acts inspire : the bringing of people together.
Each issue - divided into chapters such as “amuses bouche”, “starters”,”mains” and “desserts” - is a great source of inspiration, sharing some interresting articles about ingredients, lushly imagined photographies, memorable eating experience, and delightful recipes.
Bon appétit !

NEEST
Neëst is a beautiful online shop that offers a selection of natural homewares and accessories inspired by modern japanese design and traditional scandinavian objects. Convinced that beauty can be found in day to day life objects and all the simple stories build around them, Sandrine Pigeon, partly works with a bunch of japanese designers but also likes to find some vintage treasures. Inspiring isn’t it ?

PRIMITIVE ACCENTS
Nicolas Burrows is one of the talented creative minds behind theNous Vous studio.
I wouldn’t say that he’s my little favorite as I’ve got a huge respect and admiration for the amazing work of each member of this dreamteam, but kind of admit that Nicolas’s linocuts and drawings totally fascinate me.
Find more Nicolas artworks on Flickr.

DEUS SLIDETOBER
Love this simple and smart poster by british illustrator Stevie Gee.

RAINY DAYS
Drip drop, still raining cats and dogs in Paris.
Tea towel by Satsuki Shibuya.

BLACK MAGIC
I recently came through Charlotte Trounce portfolio and immediately fell in love with her strong and sensible illustrations. Discover her beautiful drawings on her website.

CRAZY COOL CAP
Lulu Capby New Zealand based shop I love ugly.

WOODEN AND BEAUTIFUL
Brooklyn based artist Ariele Alasko does miracles with wood.
Using only raw and salvaged materials, she works with the difference of colors and textures of the wood to create stunning patterns and unique furnitures.
Make sure to check at her awesome creations here, it’s simply amazing !

OH BOY !
How I wish I own this little baby !
Source unknown.

MIX & MATCH
Love the mix of patterns and colors of Roxy’s Bonfire beach blanket !

SUMMER TREATS
Summer Fruits print by Claire Nereim.

TUMBLE BEE
Artwork by Carson Ellis for folk singer Laura Veirs’s last album.

NOTEBOOKS
Notebooks by Julia Kostreva.

PALLY !

I had the chance to meet Laura Väinölä, a young Finish graphic designer when I used to live in Finland. This talented lady is part of the Kokoro & Moi crew, but also works on several personnal projects, like Pally, a creative and playful stool for kids and grown-ups.
By moving the sticks from the seat, you can use your imagination and create countless patterns and drawings, changing it according to your mood.

OSBORN SHOES
I recently came through an article about Osborn Shoes, a young Guatemalian footwear label born with the dream of their founders, Aaron and Carla Osborn, to merge humanitary and design : their beautiful and unique shoes, all hand-made from traditional and bright coloured fabrics, dated and signed by their makers, are created by anonymous local artisans.
Have an inside look to how they make their shoes on this little video !

SCANDINAVIAN DEKO
Deko by Finish interior and set designer Susanna Vento.

DROP TRAY
Elisabeth Dunker x House Of Rym wooden tray.
See more here !

SCALLOPS
Jenny, a set of three tables designed by Maria Bjorlykke.

A BEAUTIFUL MESS
I discovered Hanna Konola’s work a couple of years ago, and ever since, I’ve been totally in love with her naïve and sensitive illustrations.

CANDY SHOES
Pretty refreshing shoes by young Colombian brand Dieppa Restrepo.

FOLK & FLORA
Darling Clementine’s Folk & Flora illustration. Love the work of those lovely ladies !

SUPERMARKET SARAH
Have you heard about this awsome online concept-store that popped up a few years ago ? Sarah Bagner hunts original and motley objects and creates ephemeral installations displaying her treasures. Love it !

MARIMEKKO VILLAGE
Wether you’re around Helsinki or not, you can visit theMarimekko village, an abstract and utopic place coming to life in various parts of the finnish capital or in virtual spaces and focusing on emotional quality of life as a key theme.
Illustration by Aino-Maija Metsola.

NEW MYTHOLOGIES
Screenprint by Nous Vous studio.
Get yours here.

LAULULINNUT
I’m crazy about Bjorn Rune Lie’s illustrations. If you don’t know the guy, just visit his website, it definitely worth it !
You can find this towel on Kauniste webshop.

THE GOOD LIFE
Volume 3 of brilliant Kinfolk Magazine is out, filled with beautiful images and stories celebrating food, friendship and simplicity. This last issue explores how we can daily spend some time to do more of what we like. Tasty and generous.

MONSIEUR RENARD
Very nice new items have sprung on Donna Wilson’s webshop, make sure to check her easter products !

NORWEGIAN CRUSH
Just discovered the inspiring work of Oslo based illustratorMari Kanstad Johnsen. Have a look to her drawings for Vivaldi, a childrensbook written by Helge Torvund, they’re gorgeous !

YUMYUM
Beautiful picts by Carl Kleiner for the IKEA cookbooks collection Homemade is Best.

SOYONS SPORT
Last poster series by talented Bendik Kaltenborn for Teater Sport.

PRETTY SHOES
From Minimarket’s 2011 spring- summer collection.

PERUVIAN TAPESTRY
Traditional hand-made Peruvian tapestry by BoboChoses.