Fabulous Bus Roll... Congratulations to My Sweet Prints Friend!

A quick mention - well more like a Congratulations to my talented ['online'] friend, Janette who is the whiz owner & graphic designer [as well as Mum of 1] of My Sweet Prints [see also her etsy.com store] for another great blog post on her work  from 'The Daily Buzz' - I love this one the - Bedtime Bus Roll - in the tradition of the original tram & bus rolls and popularity of 'Print Dolls' bus rolls [I love there 'grown up' destination rolls] here's a fabulous children's version that will really get your little ones or ones you might know on that "7 'oclock Bus"!! Take a look at Janette's work - there's something for a little one you know... I have [so far] bought 2 custom pieces from My Sweet Prints for  my daughter Isabelle and just really love them in her room! 

Image via My Sweet Prints - Etsy.com

Traces of the City - City Scapes & Map Trends...

[Image 1] New York Subway Token Cuff Links, by QaCreate

[image 2] Eco Friendly jewellery - Map Collage Bangles, by Squishy Sushi.

[image 3] USA Map - covered note book, pencil & bookmark, by Nico PaperGoods

[image 4] Your Bus Map - Customised bus roll - bus stops, by Hirondelle Rustique [reminds me of my fave bus rolls by Print Dolls, and the 'baby' version by Janette over at My Sweet Prints.

[image 5] Tokyo city map - Clock, by Gifted Papers

[image 5] Tokyo city map - Clock, full size image, by Gifted Papers

[Image 6] New York Subway Route Map - Clock, by Gifted Papers

[Image 7] London City Scape - Tea towel prints, London Love II by Caroline Dulko.

I'm loving one of the latest Etsy newsletters I have just recently received - that they have aptly titled - 'City Mouse & Country Mouse'... Here, I have found my favourite pieces from the 'City Mouse' side, I think just love all these maps-lines and the designs they create, it really reminds me of all my school geography lessons & how much I love typographical maps too! Be sure to jump onto Etsy.com and look up these 'craft-i-sans' work! Enjoy x

Images from Etsy.com

Great Print Ideas for The Little Ones...

Bedtime Bus Roll

Made With Love

Family of Birds

Customised Birth Print

Quiet the Baby's Sleeping

Alphabet Eye Chart

Thanks to another Babyology newsletter, the gorgeous blog 'The House that AM Built' about her quest to find a decal for her son's room, and traipsing through Etsy.com I came across these fabulous Children's art prints by 'My Sweet Prints'. 'My Sweet Prints' is by talented Graphic Designer, Illustrator and stay at home mother - Janette Baker. She began her Etsy store - MY SWEET PRINTS - as a way of maintaining her creativity, whilst at home with her son. According to Janette's profile blurb - MY SWEET PRINTS was created from a passion for design and illustration, interior design and kids prints and patterns. And specialises in original and customised art for the home, nursery and the heart. Designed to capture the imagination and become a treasured keepsake for your family or someone special.

Here I have found a number of prints that I would love to have in the nursery... I am particularly in love with 3 of the pieces, 'Customised Birth Print' , 'Made with Love', 'Bedtime Bus Roll' [clearly inspired from my love of 'Print Doll's' work. So hard to choose... which one would you go for?

Images from My Sweet Prints

Home of a Doll... Marika Järv.

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This week I received my latest copy of [one of my fave mags] Inside Out, summer issue 2010 - and amongst many fabulously stylish articles and images, showcasing Australian colour & design in only the way Inside Out magazine does... I came across a wonderful editorial piece on Marika Järv & her home on Sydney's Northern Beaches, who part of the Duo that is 'Print Dolls'. If you have been checking into Palatial Living from time to time you may have came across a couple of previous posts that I have published about Print Dolls, and also about Marika's friend & business partner, Alice Flynn.

Here [images above] is a snapshot of the wonderful images & article on Marika's home & her inspiration throughout it... I really love Marika's use of text and images combined into soft furnishings and wall art, set on plain canvases on either white walls, a mid-century inspired timber stain or muted grey, green blue tone - all of which seem to project a serene, uncluttered, sophisticated sense of fluidity & style through the interior. Yet another gorgeous piece from Inside Out magazine! Enjoy...

Images & Article from Inside Out magazine, January /February 2010 issue.
Make sure you check out Inside Out's blog - it has new home & a new address click here on 'HomeLife'

Rolling Text... White on Black Typography.

Top - Nate Berkus
Centre & Bottom - Print Dolls

Couldn't go past these images of 'Rolling Text - White on Black'.... Typography used as a design element and decor item can be bring a fresh, contemporary, post modern graphic approach to a room - it offers a focal and anchor point... and depending the text a great talking point for your room. I really enjoy the playfulness of them.
The top image is from Nate Berkus - whose style I really enjoy - sophisticated, cosy, grand and contemporary with nods to the past - very 'Palatial' and the centre & bottom image are from a Sydney - Northern Beaches based company called 'Print Dolls' who are inspired by vintage destination blinds originating from old buses, trams & trains. You may remember that I posted about Marika Järv of Prints Dolls and her home I found on my post 4 Feb 09 [New] Favourite Palatial Home! Enjoy. x




Images - from Nate Berkus & Print Dolls.

[New] Favourite Palatial Home...

I have been snooping around on the real estate websites [again] and found this gorgeous home and had to share it with you - I also remember seeing this home featured in an issue of Inside Out Magazine - from last year, of one of the founders & owners of 'Print Dolls' - who is Alice Flynn, which you can see in the top image - a black & white banner - which is actually the bus stop roll that used be used on buses...

A bit about the home - excerpt from Belle Property....

Designed by Marika Jarv, one of belle magazine's featured up and coming architects this stunning one year old home in a fashionable beachside suburb features soaring ceilings and a plethora of windows to perfectly capture the light. enjoy quality living set high on 697sqm parcel of land with leafy panoramas, a favoured north aspect, cul de sac location, close to careel bay wharf, beautiful surf beaches, and Avalon’s popular shopping village and cafes.

Accommodation: with northern light flooding into the vast open living area that flows through bi-fold doors to one of two private entertaining decks in merbau timber. three bedrooms, main with white mosaic tiled ensuite and walk in robe, two with built-ins, and seamless caesarstone kitchen includes extra omega gas stove top and extra wide (900mm) electric oven and large island bench for ultimate socialising.

Features: built to meticulous designer standards with an emphasis on simple,clean lines throughout to create a light and airy atmosphere, details include custom designed lighting and doors,laundry with built in storage, magnificent blackbutt floorboards, rainwater tank, double auto lock up garage with workshop and high ceiling space to fit all your sporting toys.

Those wishing to make an offer can contact Belle Property... Enjoy!

Images from Belle Property

Note - Edit Correction: Thank You to Alice Flynn of Print Dolls for emailing me about this post 28/12/09 - my apologies to Alice - as this is Alice's home that featured in Inside Out Magazine & Belle Property, and not Marika's, as originally posted.