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Etsy finds: prints and patterns

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Some pretty patterned finds that have caught my eye on Etsy lately… These woollen cushion covers with a Navajo pattern by Little Byrd Vintage look so cosy. Delicious screenprinted linen/cotton blended fabrics – ready-made into bags and pouches, if you wish – from bookhou at home. I’m smitten with Jane Foster‘s colourful Scandinavian designs, especially [...]

Wonder cat back in stock

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My Wonder Cat poster is back in stock on Etsy! I wasn’t expecting the rush sellout or volume of emails asking for a reprint – who would have known the Internet loves a cat, eh? I’m actually working on a second cat-themed poster right now… Yoni’s taking the fame in his stride, obviously. You might [...]

Two new Etsy prints

Two new prints have just been added to my Etsy shop! They’re both inspired by my growing collection of vintage ephemera, particularly Victorian newspaper advertising. First, a poster featuring text that I came across while reading Just My Type, a fascinating book about the history of fonts. It was written as a manifesto by eminent [...]

Yee-haw letterpress

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Gorgeous traditional letterpress work from Knoxville-based Yee-haw Studio. I first spotted them in the Jack Daniel’s film above, and their Etsy shop contains so many printed wonders I’m having a hard time picking what to buy first… Share this entry with this shortURL: http://whatkatiedo.es/yeehaw You might also like… Pretty seed packets Food poster Maricor Maricar [...]

Vintage on Etsy UK, part 2

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Another round-up of lovely vintage goodies from Etsy sellers here in the UK. The Laughing Songbird has a focus on animalia, with some curios and cute Scandi-style homeware thrown in. Ladylike homewares from ‘spinster sisters’ Maud and Mabel Bright and colourful retroness from gennamaria, with some upcycled jewellery and even a kitty cat too! (I [...]

Ephemera finds

Some of my lovely recent ephemera finds including bird and floral colour book plates, musical score covers, amusing advertisements and gorgeous pastel-hued maps… A few of them, and more bits and pieces, are up for sale on my Etsy shop, head over for a look! Share this entry with this shortURL: http://whatkatiedo.es/etsyephemera You might also [...]

Tea time art

Now that our new kitchen is very nearly done, I’m scouting out some art for the walls. With our rather minimal white units and grey tiles we need something bright to make it pop into life. Mid-century Scandinavian inspired prints by Restyle on Etsy. Love the colour palettes here! Lovely textural cuppa tea gocco print [...]