Desk Accessories to Die For

Schleeh Design out of Montreal is one of my perennial favorites, their designs make the best gifts for design afficionados and the hard to buy for of the male species. Beautifully crafted they have a bevy of really interesting and functional designs. Beehiveshop.com carries a couple of their products and so does Lumens.com. The perfect pick me up for the boring desk!

Candy Colored Felt

Off the top I'll admit I know nothing about this artist other than that I love visiting her booth at the NYIGF because it's a delightful mix of colors, imagery and I just want to touch everything! From her website I gathered that Lynsey Walters was born in Scotland and studied printed textiles at Edinburgh College of Art, and went on from there to achieve an MA at the Royal College of Art, London, in constructed textiles. You can now purchase directly through her website www.lynseywalters.co.uk which is definitely worth the visit. For someone who enjoys "art" jewelry her work is a must have addition to the collection!

Housewares with a passion!

Jessica Swift's delightful sense of color and pattern makes me happy! And isn't that what life's about!? About her work she states, "Painting exists as a gateway for me, into an ever-deepening realization that life is not to be taken too seriously. My work hinges on my personal belief that this is our only chance to do what we truly enjoy". Her coasters are wonderful and her 2011 calendar would make an awesome holiday gift for almost everyone on the list! Definitely check them out... www.beehiveshop.com.