Maria Filipe is a gifted Portuguese designer who makes the happiest toys using mostly felt and wool. Her creations are simultaneously cute and delicious. Color and fun pops out from each character. Between her figurines and funky jewelry there is an eclectic mix of characters. The latest ones are cups of milk and juice that…
There is something magical and innocent about the treasures that come out of Erin’s hands. Her work, inspired by nature and infused with calm, bring us to a world that is peaceful and full of wonder. I am a keen follower of her work on Facebook., where she keeps posting her work in progress. I…
There is something magical about miniature houses, the ones so tiny that you can actually carry them in your pocket. It’s as if you could build a whole new world from scratch without taking too much space. Rodica’s small houses are the perfect example. They are tiny, portable and even a single one will probably…
Benedetta is a talented Italian living in Lisbon. She brings Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana dolls alive with her ingenuity and each one of them has its own unique character. The inspiration for her brand came from the Portuguese expression “Fulano, Beltrano e Sicrano”, which is used when you refer to people and you don’t know…
Summer is just around the corner and that gives me the perfect reason to talk about Don Fisher! For me Summer has a lot to do with long days at the beach, dipping in and out of water… just like fish! Don Fisher is a Spanish “fishmonger” developed by Julia Castaño. The trays are full…
I have been following Stephanie Kilgast and Petit Plat for a long time. I was always fascinated by the detailed miniature food and by how real it all looks. It’s like walking into a pastry shop or a farmer’s market full of deliciousness ready to be picked. This year she took up the challenge of…
Today I am bringing you Barruntando, a Spanish collective that produces imaginative and sweet ceramics. From functional home objects to decorative figurines, their work is unique and reflects the different interests of the team. Most of their work is made using white clay, later painted with colourful pigments, giving it an atmosphere of light sprinkled…
Joana Rosa Bragança is a Portuguese illustrator whose work is full of startling people and animals. There is an unmistaken flavour of Portuguese colours. The rosy cheeks in her characters take me back to a sunny countryside, with wheat flowing in the wind and the colourful scarves that dress the heads of the older women.…
Squids, octopi, bugs, mushrooms and all sorts of quirky creatures pop out from Hiné Mizushima´s work. From soft felted sculptures to stop motion videos her universe is full of whimsical characters that share their peculiarities with us. Navigate through the sleeping habits of invertebrates or keep up with the adventures of the Space Cadet: it is hard to…
Sometimes the most beautiful things are made with materials that we all have at hand. Add remarkable talent, imagination, paper, a pair of scissors and you’ll find yourself looking into a whole new world! That was how I felt when I saw the work of Elsa Mora. Growing up in a poor area she took…
