Postcard from Portugal: Artisnal Inspiration
Posted: August 14th, 2009Today’s post written by Edwina
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I have been up close and personal with many Portuguese Custard Tarts over the years, but I have never been to Portugal. It is on the list of places to visit, but until that day comes I will have to satisfy my urge for all things Portuguese with some visits to my favourite Lisbon websites.
The light in Lisbon must be pretty because the use of vibrant colour and pattern seems to be a common trait in the work of well-known Portugese bloggers like Ana Ventura and Rosa Pomar.
Ana Ventura is a paper artist that creates whimsical screenprints and paper cuts, mobiles, postcards, prints and even packing tape. She has a website and blog, and a you can buy directly from her via her shop.
Rosa Pomar is a designer-maker that also in known as A Ervilha Cor de Rosa. She is well known for her flower-eyed bonecos (dolls), but also makes lovely baby slings with African fabrics, bags and purses and has designed her own range of ribbon! Check out her shop to see what is available.
RS-Life are actually from Barcelona, but hey, they have some gorgeous contemporary furniture designs including some great pieces for the small ones. I love their padded shelf-pockets and the red modular bookcases can be made larger or smaller. More pictures here and here
I think my favourite folks are the artists from Atelier XT. My lack of any skills in the Portuguese language prevents me from discovering too much information about these colourful artists. But I have spent some time drooling over their painted and reconstructed furniture, paintings and accessories. They have an Etsy store with some pieces, but I am truly inspired to put a bit more colour in my life and that is their magic.
1. and 2. Inspired storage from RS-Life
3, 4, 5, 8 & 9. Paper work from Ana Ventura
6. Dolls from A Ervilha Cor de Rosa.
7. Lisbon Window display with tree and birds from Atelier XT
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✽ ᴥ ✽ thank you ✽ ᴥ ✽
August 19th, 2009 at 1:28 am