Canadian Design: Kempton Jones by Michelle Matsui

Life's Soundtrack Tea Towels by Kempton Jones, Kiku Corner

Kempton Jones is a Toronto-based company by self-taught designer Michelle Matsui. I first saw her tea towels at the One of a Kind Show in the spring, but then I saw them again at the Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Festival and then at the Toronto Etsy Made in Canada Day at the end of September. Her tea […]

Canadian Design: Teatime and Flowers with Marvindale

Buttercups II, Marvindale, Kiku Corner

Apple Blossoms   As I’ve mentioned before, I adore Cori Lee Marvin‘s watercolour paintings. The following pieces feature teacups, mason jars and sugar bowls, all done in a light, whimsical style. Her original paintings, limited edition prints, and art cards are available on the Marvindale website. 

Canadian Design: Senay Studio

Wisteria, Senay Studio, Kiku Corner

I saw the beautiful painted pillowcases of Senay Studio at the spring One of a Kind Show in Toronto earlier this year. Senay is a textile designer whose beautiful, wistful designs are digitally printed on cotton, linen or silk pillowcases. I love the above birdies, which remind me of the little robin from the The […]