Famille Summerbelle

Lauren Nassef

Lauren is keeping a drawing diary: you can see her 'Drawing a day' on her website. This amazing artist lives and work in Chicago. I really love the drawings of the birds with the pattern background.

yuko yamamoto

Some beautiful paper cut designs by Yoki Yamamoto. I can't tell you more about her as her website is in Japanese, but there are lots of inspiring photos to look at.

Elsita

I discovered this brilliant artist via Happy Cavalier. I just love her work, a joyful mix of paper cuts, ceramics and lots of very inspirational projects. Have a look at her website. This girl is fab!

Pulse trade show June 2008

We had a really good time at Pulse last week. It was our first time there and i'm sure not the last. We met some great people there, a good mix of buyers and journalists who were very excited about our products. We were presenting our new 'Learn for fun' prints (available to buy on Famille Summerbelle over the next couple of weeks) and also our popular Family Trees. Our prints will be available soon to purchase in shops in the UK over the next few months (i'll let you more about this later!).
Our stand at Pulse
Hand screen-printed 'Dressing Up' wallpaper.
Turquoise Family Tree surrounded by hand cut paper birds.

Mouse in the House

I couldn't wait to show you one of our new prints we are presenting at Pulse trade show this week-end in London Earls Court.
"Mouse in the House" hand-cut paper print will be available to purchase very soon on Famille Summerbelle Shop. Look out for our new print collection: alphabet, numbers, and a new hand paper cut family tree!
 

FS cushions

Another big MERCI to Emma Cassi for styling our hand-screen printed cushions.

Home-made Zoo

Bambino Goodies

Thanks to Bambino Goodies for the lovely post on FS
 





 

Family Tree

The very talented Emma Cassi has been styling our Family trees. Look how great they look...Thanks Emma!

M.Sasek

some lovely drawings by my favorite children's book illustrator: Czech artist Miroslav Sasek. The This is series travel guides of the big cities in the world are now very popular. I can't get enough of his colorful and charming illustrations.

Cut cut cut...

Some paper cut poster prints are on the way...I haven't been updating the blog so much over the past few days as I have been pretty busy designing and preparing for Pulse trade show.

Sweet things

As Summer approaches I have been very inspired by the work of Rebecca Thuss who is a wonderful photo-stylist, creative director, wedding designer and crafter. She used to work as a styling director for Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine but is now working with her husband on a multidisciplinary photography and graphic design firm called Thus&Farrell.

a bit of colour...

Just to brighten this rainy day...

Starting from top left: Mosaic from Notre Dame de Fourviere in Lyon, boats in the Parc de la Tete d'or (Lyon), Butterfly from Amsterdam, mosaic from the same Parc, fairy lights in Ophelia's bedroom, felt flowers from our living room.

Photos of my wedding bouquet made out of a mix of silk fabrics and ribbons. Top picture: vintage brooch for hats. The pink pastel silk flower in the middle was made by Atelier Legeron. It is the most fabulous place located in a very old Parisian apartment. They make the most delicate and beautiful silk flowers for the most prestigious Maisons de Haute Couture: Chanel, Balmain, Yves Saint Laurent...You can bring them a photo of your favorite flower and they will make the replica in fabric. They dye the fabric to match the perfect colour. I highly recommend this place.

Tombe la pluie...

I got pretty excited last week to wear my Birkenstock and a dress sadly it only lasted 2 days...now this is how it feels like going out...I can't wait for a proper Summer. This is a lovely illustration by my friend Margaux.xx

The only good thing about this ever changing weather is the amazing sky and rainbows that we can see from our flat.

Pulse London

In the next couple of weeks I will be pretty busy preparing Pulse Trade Show in Earls Court, London (1-3 June). It's one of the best and biggest show for spotting the latest trends in interior products and the new up and coming designers-makers. If you are in the business come to see us in the Launchpad area stand LP31. (sadly it's only for trade...)

Sleep like a princess

Some ideas to realize the bed that your little princess will adore. Nets, muslin, cotton fabric will do the trick.

Our 1st outlet!

We are so happy to announce that a lovely kids shop called Em & Me in San Diego will be selling some Famille Summerbelle products. If you have the chance to live in the area go to the Cedros Design District and check for Solo design centre.

Shinzi Katoh

You have probably seen some of Shinzi Katoh products before. I am a big fan of his illustrations. I wish one day I will have the chance to visit Japan...

Junior Pregnancy & baby

June-July 2008 issue:

Speak to my sheep

How cool is that! Check this crazy installation here