Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – The Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe :: Caça ao tesouro – The Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe

October 11, 2015September 16, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 reveal their flavor “personalities” through their expressions (the al mond milk looks peaceful and sweet while the chocolate milk looks funny and playful). The bears are also really cute and full of expressiveness.

Take a little time to explore and enjoy Maria’s creations on Facebook, Behance and Etsy!

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A Maria Filipe é uma designer Portuguesa cheia de talento que faz bonecos de feltro e lã.

Entre os seus bonecos e bijuteria divertida há uma mistura ecléctica de personagens. As últimas peças são copos de leite e sumo que revelam as suas “personalidades” de sabor através das suas expressões (o leite de amêndoa tem um ar pacifíco e doce enquanto o leite com chocolate tem um ar divertido e brincalhão). Os ursos são muito giros e cheios de expressão.

Aproveitem algum tempo para explorar e admirar as peças da Maria no Facebook, no Behance e no Etsy!

Al Mond Almond milk Art Toy by Maria Filipe Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe — Al Mond Almond milk Art Toy by Maria Filipe
Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe

Geoffrey, bear Art Toy Needle felted bear by Maria Filipe Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe — Geoffrey, bear Art Toy Needle felted bear by Maria Filipe
Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe

Metaball's mystery murder brooch by Maria Filipe Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe — Metaball’s mystery murder brooch by Maria Filipe
Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe

Tommy Orange and his baby brother Felted fruit Art Toy by Maria Filipe Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe — Tommy Orange and his baby brother Felted fruit Art Toy by Maria Filipe
Image credits by the Fabulous Creations of Maria Filipe

Inspiration, Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Erin’s Window :: Caça ao tesouro – Erin’s Window

September 6, 2015September 6, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 am always surprised by the delicate shapes of her figures, and by the illustrations on ceramics. It’s difficult to pick a favorite, and I guess that is a good thing because it keeps me wanting to go back and see what she is up to.

I hope that you enjoy her work as well! You can find her on Etsy and Facebook.

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Há algo inocente e mágico nos tesouros que saiem das mãos da Erin. O trabalho dela, inspirado pela natureza e pleno de calma, transporta-nos para um mundo pacífico e maravilhoso.

Sou uma seguidora fiel do seu trabalho no Facebook., onde ela publica as peças em que está a trabalhar. Fico sempre surpreendida com as formas delicadas das suas figuras, e com as ilustrações em cerâmica. É difícil escolher um favorito, e acho que isso é uma coisa boa, porque me faz querer voltar para ver em que é que ela anda a trabalhar.

Espero que também gostem do seu trabalho! Podem encontrá-la no Etsy e no Facebook.

Brooch 55 by Erin's Window. Image credits by Erin's Window. — Brooch 55 by Erin’s Window. Image credits by Erin’s Window.

Cup 25 by Erins Window. Image credits by Erin's Window. — Cup 25 by Erins Window. Image credits by Erin’s Window.

Vase person by Erins Window. Image credits by Erin's Window. — Vase person by Erins Window. Image credits by Erin’s Window.

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt: Rodica :: Caça ao Tesouro: Rodica

August 2, 2015August 2, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 make you smile. At least that’s the effect they have on me.

Rodi’s houses come in all shapes and styles, and are always beautifully coloured. From the villages with a Mediterranean style to the mushroom houses, it’s easy to loose yourself in her small world. I particularly enjoy the Italian houses and the small cottages, as they remind me so much of the Portuguese villages. But I invite you to explore and choose your own favourite!

You can find her work here:

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Há algo mágico nas casas em miniatura, naquelas tão pequenas que podem ser transportadas nos nossos bolsos. É como se fosse possível construir um mundo novo de raíz sem precisar de muito espaço. As pequenas casas da Rodica são o exemplo perfeito. São pequenas, portáteis e basta uma para provavelmente vos fazer sorrir. Pelo menos esse é efeito que têm em mim.

As casas da Rodi vêm em muitas formas e estilos, e são pintadas em cores lindas. Desde as aldeias em estilo Mediterrânico às casas cogumelo, é fácil perdermo-nos no seu pequeno mundo. Gosto particularmente das casas Italianas e das pequenas casinhas de aldeia, que me lembram tanto as casas das aldeias Portuguesas. Mas convido-vos a explorar e a escolher a vossa própria preferida.

Podem encontrar o seu trabalho aqui:

Little clay houses with golden roofs by Rodica. Image credits by Rodica. — Little clay houses with golden roofs by Rodica.
Image credits by Rodica.

Little cottage with flowers by Rodica. Image credits by Rodica. — Little cottage with flowers by Rodica.
Image credits by Rodica.

Little Italian clay houses by Rodica. Image credits by Rodica. — Little Italian clay houses by Rodica.
Image credits by Rodica.

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana :: Caça ao Tesouro: Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana

July 5, 2015July 5, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 their names, much in the same way as you would use ‘Tom, Dick and Harry” in English.

I especially like the care she puts into each one, and how she uses a mix of materials including upcycled fabrics, repurposed materials such as umbrellas’ fabric for making waterproof jackets, and traditional materials, such as burel, for limited editions.

I hope you do enjoy this little peek and get into the spirit to explore more of her work.

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A Benedetta é uma Italiana cheia de talento, a viver em Lisboa. Ela trás à vida os bonecos e bonecas da Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana com a sua criatividade, e cada um deles tem o seu próprio character.

A inspiração para a marca veio da expressão “Fulano, Beltrano e Sicrano”, usada para referir pessoas sem usar os seus nomes, da mesma forma que se usa ‘Tom, Dick and Harry” em Inglês.

Gosto especialmente do cuidado que coloca em cada uma das suas peças, e da forma como usa e re-usa uma mistura de materiais, incluindo tecidos vintage, materiais reciclados, como tecido de guarda-chuva para fazer casacos impermeáveis, e tecidos tradicionais como o burel, em edições limitadas.

Espero que gostem desta pequena espreitadela e que entrem no espiríto para explorar melhor o seu trabalho.

Miniature doll keychains by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana — Miniature doll keychains by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana
Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana

Mountain backpacker dolls by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana — Mountain backpacker dolls by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana
Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana

Sicrana Summer Doll by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana — Sicrana Summer Doll by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana
Image Credits by Fulana, Beltrana e Sicrana

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt: Don Fisher :: Caça ao Tesouro: Don Fisher

June 7, 2015June 23, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 of bright and lovely fish cases with species from the Mediterranean and, more recently, from the Alaska. The colours are beautiful and the fish is lively and fresh… you can only get better watching them under the sea!

You can learn more about Don Fisher through their website. I hope that you enjoy this underwater exploration!

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O Verão está mesmo ao virar da esquina e isso dá-me a desculpa perfeita para falar de Don Fisher! Para mim o Verão tem muito a ver com dias compridos na praia e passar o dia dentro de água… tal como os peixes!

Don Fisher é uma “peixaria” Espanhola desenvolvida pela Julia Castaño. As caixas estão cheias de peixes giros em forma de estojo, com espécies do Mediterrâneo e, mais recentemente, do Alaska. As cores são encantadoras e os peixes joviais e frescos… só se consegue melhor vendo-os a nadar no mar!

Podem descobrir mais sobre Don Fisher no seu website. Espero que gostem desta exploração submarina!

King Salmon, fish case by Don Fisher. Image credits by Don Fisher — King Salmon, fish case by Don Fisher.
Image credits by Don Fisher

Mackerel fish case by Don Fisher. Image credits by Don Fisher

Verdin fish case by Don Fisher. Image credits by Don Fisher

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Petit Plat :: Caça ao tesouro – Petit Plat

May 3, 2015May 3, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 sculpting one fruit or vegetable each day. Not only they look incredibly realistic, but they also give me the urge of knowing more about them and trying them out.
Aside from the food miniatures she has also done some amazing work with coral reef landscapes and cosmic jewellery.
If you don’t know her work I invite you to go over and explore. I am sure you will be surprised!

You can find her blog here, explore her Flickr account and visit her shop.

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Há muito tempo que sigo a Stephanie Kilgast e a Petit Plat. Sempre me fascinou o detalhe da comida em miniatura e do quão real tudo parece. É como entrar numa pastelaria ou num mercado, cheios de coisas deliciosas prontas a levar para casa.
Este ano a Stephanie desafiou-se a esculpir um vegetal por dia. Não só parecem incrivelmente reais, mas também me dão vontade de saber mais sobre eles e experimentá-los.
Além das comida em miniatura ela também faz um trabalho fantástico a esculpir corais e bijuteria cósmica.Se não conhecem o trabalho dela convido-vos a explorar. Tenho a certeza que ficarão surpreendidos.

Podem encontrar o blog aqui, explorar o trabalho dela no Flickr e visitar a loja.

Picnic season, miniature sandwiches by Stephanie Kilgast Image credits by Stephanie Kilgast — Picnic season, miniature sandwiches by Stephanie Kilgast
Image credits by Stephanie Kilgast

Turnips, part of the daily veggie challenge, by Stephanie Kilgast Image credits by Stephanie Kilgast

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Barruntando :: Caça ao tesouro – Barruntando

April 5, 2015March 29, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 with confetti. My favourite work is their animal bowls and figurines and their yarn bowls. And since spring has just begun, their pieces are a lovely way to get some colour in our spaces. I hope that you enjoy exploring!

Website: http://www.barruntando.com/
Shop: http://www.barruntando .etsy.com/uk/

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Hoje trago-vos Barruntando, um colectivo Espanhol que faz cerâmica gira e imaginativa. Desde objectos funcionais a figuras decorativas, o seu trabalho e único e reflecte os diferentes interesses da equipa.

A maior parte das suas peças são feitas com barro branco e pintado com pigmentos coloridos, que lhes dá uma atmosfera luminosa salpicada de confetti. As minhas peças preferidas são as tigelas, os figurinos com animais, e as tigelas para a lã. E como a Primavera acaba de começar, as peças são uma óptima forma de dar cor aos nossos espaços. Espero que gostem de explorar!

Website: http://www.barruntando.com/
Loja: http://www.barruntando .etsy.com/uk/

Seal bowl by Barruntando. All image credits by Barruntando.

Vampire magnets by Barruntando. All image credits by Barruntando.

White bear figurines by Barruntando. All image credits by Barruntando.

Illustration, Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Joana Rosa Bragança :: Caça ao Tesouro – Joana Rosa Bragança

March 1, 2015March 29, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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.

Amidst her folks there are also quirky characters and nice animals. All of them seem to remind me of the colour of life and the joy of simple things. I invite you to take some time to explore her blog, where you will be able to see the latest projects of Joana Rosa!

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A Joana Rosa Bragança é uma ilustradora Portuguesa cujo trabalho está repleto de pessoas e animais peculiares. Há um inconfundível sabor a cores Portuguesas. As bochechas rosadas dos seus personagens transportam-me para o campo, em dias de sol, com as searas a flutuar ao vento e com os lenços coloridos que usam as senhoras mais velhas.

Entre os seus personagens também há pessoas curiosas e animais simpáticos. Todos me parecem lembrar a cor da vida e o prazer das coisas simples. Convido-vos a explorar o seu blogue, onde podem ver os últimos projectos da Joana Rosa!

Lady with plant by Joana Rosa Bragança All image credits by Joana Rosa Bragança — Lady with plant by Joana Rosa Bragança
All image credits by Joana Rosa Bragança

Scooter Ride by Joana Rosa Bragança All image credits by Joana Rosa Bragança — Scooter Ride by Joana Rosa Bragança
All image credits by Joana Rosa Bragança

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Hiné Mizushima :: Caça ao Tesouro – Hiné Mizushima

February 1, 2015January 18, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 resist the care and vividness of her characters.

You can explore Hiné Mizushima world and story through her website. I hope that you enjoy it!

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Lulas, polvos, insectos, cogumelos e todo o tipo de criaturas curiosas saltam à vista no trabalho de Hiné Mizushima. Desde escullturas em feltro a animação em stop motion, o seu universo está cheio de personagens que partilham as suas peculiaridades connosco. Naveguem pelos hábitos de sono dos invertebrados ou acompanhem as aventuras das Cadetes do Espaço: é difícil resistir ao cuidado e expressividade dos seus personagens.

Podem explorar o mundo e a história de Hiné Mizushima através do seu website. Espero que gostem!

Blue Octopus Box by Hiné Mizushima Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima — Blue Octopus Box by Hiné Mizushima
Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima

Insomnia by Hiné Mizushima Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima — Insomnia by Hiné Mizushima
Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima

Sea Slug Slug by Hiné Mizushima Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima — Sea Slug Slug by Hiné Mizushima
Photo Credits by Hiné Mizushima

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Illustration, Inspiration, Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt – Elsa Mora :: Caça ao Tesouro – Elsa Mora

January 4, 2015January 4, 2015 Inês Fonseca

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 refuge in her imagination and she became an artist. Her work is populated with whimsical characters, flowers and foliage. It’s easy to follow the intricate patterns, wandering through the details. You can explore her work through her website Art is a Way. I hope that you enjoy it!

Happy New Year!

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Às vezes as coisas mais bonitas são feitas de materiais que todos temos à mão. Acrescente-se um talento incrível, imaginação, papel e uma tesoura e estarão a olhar para um mundo completamente novo! Foi assim que me senti quando vi o trabalho da Elsa Mora.

Cresceu numa sitio difícil, refugiou-se na sua imaginação e tornou-se uma artista. O seu trabalho está povoado de personagens curiosos, flores e folhagem. É fácil seguir os padrões intrincados e viajar pelos detalhes. Podem explorar o trabalho dela através do seu website Art is a Way. Espero que gostem!

Feliz Ano Novo!