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Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

Hope you had a lovely weekend, thanks for coming back to Bloesem ... this week many many posts including some very nice guest-posts like this one ...
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{images from  Darling Clementine cards available at Manos}
I'm a huge fan of colour and retro styling so its impossible not to love everything about Darling Clementine's work. In addition to providing designs for interiors and t-shirts, this Norwegian design team serves up the most charming greeting cards and tote bags. Their Haberdashery Series is inspired by vintage Scandinavian ceramics and the Marionette series features animals which were inspired by 1950´s finger puppets. Darling Clementine products are available in their online shop or at Karin Ericksons wonderful shop Manos, right here ...

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Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

Something really appeals to me about this "Swatch" coffee table by Dutch designer, Hella Jongerius. The table combines colour and geometric pattern, which I love, but the use of resin really gives it a tactile appeal. I want to touch it. Alas, I'm certain that I never will. The table has a limited production of 8 and was commissioned by Galerie Kreo in Paris.

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I, Irene,  just had to add this image from Hella's latest exposition for Galerie Kreo, Collection natura design magistra, because I love the vases and gorgeousness everything Hella Jongerius makes ...

Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

These alphabet block salt and pepper shakers would make a super fun addition to the table for a casual lunch or BBQ. Its funny how when we're kids we just want to grow up, and yet when we're adults we latch on to things that remind us of our childhood. Stay a kid with these S&P shakers by Liz Dubois and Jason Amendolara, available here.

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Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

Looking for some conversation-starter accents for your lounge room? Well, these cushions from Laissez Lucie Faire ought to do the trick! French textile designer, Lucie Dancette combines bold colours, geometric patterns and images not usually found in interiors products to create a vast range of quirky cushions. Her prints are also applied to lampshades, chairs and makeup bags. View the full range on Laissez Lucie Faire website.

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Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

What an adorable group of characters Pepe and his friends are! Designers Camila Prada and Gavin Pryke joined up with German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal to produce a collection of colourful ceramic cuties including Guru the espresso cup, Sir Randolf the eggcup, Momo butterdish and Bonnie and Clyde the oil and vinegar decanters. Meet the entire family here

***post by Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

Special guest :: Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire

Hello dear readers, did you have a nice weekend? ours was fun, but way to short...though the good thing is that another inspiration week can begin and this week my dear blog friend Jaime Beattie from PaisleyStClaire is going to help us with that by sharing her ideas and finds ... Jaime not only writes a blog herself but also runs a very nice shop with handmade accessories from her hometown in Australia. For example these fun recessionista totes, availble in her shop right here ...

**Jaime Beatiie

**PaisleyStClaire