Favourite Books Set: The Observer’s Books

I have been in the know of “The Observer’s Books” for a bit. They were a series of small pocket-sized books published by Frederick Warne & Co in the United Kingdom from 1937 to 2003. Covering a variety of topics from hobbies to art, history and wildlife, the entire collection spans up to 800 titles.
The Observer's Books

Stumbling upon “The Observer’s Book of Birds” (coincidentally numbered one on the spine) for 3 quid in Greenwich market and making a quick swoop for it has made me want more! I love them away with their dust covers, revealing the lovely colours and typography of their hardcovers. Such perfect shades of blue, green and browns!
The Observer's books of

The inside pages are equally treasured illustrations and 70s studio shots. They make a nice easy read on a Sunday over a cup of tea, by the window and preferably with a cat on the lap.
The Observer's books of Birds

The Observer's books of Cats
The Observer's books of

The Observer's books of Horses and Ponies

The Observer's books of Garden Flowers
The Observer's books of Pottery & Porcelain

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  1. buwuzhengye says:

    Definitely nicer without the dust covers.

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Cherry and I have been exchanging emails since Mimiscellany, I love her emails and all the pictures she has been sending acoss. It reminds me of youthful yesterdays having a pen-pal…without being subjected to my terrible handwriting! I asked if I could post one of them lovely emails because I just can’t contain the cuteness of her, her cat, and apartment to myself. Also the romance of  discovering the everyday life in a far away land…all the way in Buenos Aires!

How was your new year party?
I went to a (friend’s)house outside the city, and was very fun! It is a hot summer and we swam in the pool a lot.
This is me, drinking a pineapple cocktail.

I love Kitsuné! so much. It’s very cute.
I have only one cat, Nyu! She does some cute things, like early in the morning when she plays with her plastic mouse…
I like the attitude of cats very much .
Her name is Nyu, because of a character of the anime called ” Elfen Lied” Have you seen it?


Diego(My boyfriend) and I are planning to visit Europe during May and June
His brother lives in Barcelona… We bought the flight tickets last week.
Do you go to vacations?

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Sketch of a Swan

MimiPong’s first jewellery collection.

24k Gold plated with enamel colours.

Exhibit A- Mimiscellany

Mimiscellany 8 Dec -31 Dec

Capturing Happiness- ‘Tears of Joy’ plushies were sent out to visual artists visual artists Johanna Tagada (Berlin), Gabbi Kræpelien (Sweden), Cherry Cereza (Buenos Aires), Polka Ros (Tokyo) and Messy Msxi (Singapore) to document their moments happiness.

Mimiscellany happens right now at the Little Drom Store till 31th Jan.

Mimiscellany


8 Dec 2011 – 31 Dec 2011
A showcase of specially-selected MimiPong projects, including collaborations with visual artists Johanna Tagada, Gabbi Kræpelien, Cherry Cereza, Polka Ros and Messy Msxi.

MimiPong is having a showcase this Dec 8th, the kind folks of The Little Drom Store suggested this in Oct and I decided to go along with it and see what fun I can put together.
It is going to be a small showcase but I have invited a bunch of really talented artist whose work and/or blogs I love and I am excited to show what they are going to contribute(I have not seen most of the entries yet!)
Look out for the next post for more to be revealed.

It has been quiet on this blog, lets blame this on the new facebook page, instagram and a new project that going on in my life right now. I am trying to put up a back log of some good things that has happened in the past month. So more to come!

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The Shape of Things to Come

Bring your odds, ends, bits and bobs everywhere with you in these geometric pouches. Each pouch has ‘(You) & (Me) against the world’ satin stitched with colour clashing zip and linings. Available at Rockstar and our shop.

To have & to hold

Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 / Folded Clutch

I tend to horde favorites for a long time, this is especially true for certain element or material.


Gold
Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 / Folded Clutch



Pearl
Maison Martin Margiela Line 11 / Oversize Clutch


and Beige or Nude leather
Bless Traveling Bag

Bits x Pieces =♥

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Pretty bits and lovely pieces I have seen today

Sabine Timm


Weekday Carnival


Studio Fludd


Clëmence Joly

Walking on cloud nine

Walter Van Beirendonck / SS12

 

 


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Van Beirendonck, handsome beard and pretty mint suit.

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For the unfamiliar, Elisabeth Dunker is an artist from Gothenburg, Sweden.
She shares her daily life with lovely images of  her work, family & home in Sweden. I love her aesthetics and  it can be part of your own homes with Elisabeth’s line of  products here. What I enjoy most however are glimpses into her country house and their pretty wallpapers.

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