Pink bunnies

I'm not usually someone to gravitate towards pink bunnies, but I couldn't resist these cuties.

The fabric is a furoshiki fabric that I bought in Tokyo back in November. A furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth used to wrap gifts and other goods. Click here to see a diagram illustrating the many different uses of this versatile cloth.

Sometimes the furoshiki fabric can be a family heirloom and the tradition is that you give a gift to someone wrapped in the furoshiki and they then give you the furoshiki back. Unfortunately a few of my non-Japanese friends didn't know this tradition and were given gifts in this manner. They kept the cloth thinking what a lovely bonus, only then having to experience a rather awkward exchange with the gift-giver having to ask for the furoshiki back….

Anyway, these cuties have now been made into a very sweet coin purse with a matching pink and cream floral lining. The perfect storage place for all your small change, credit cards or headphones.

You can find it in my store here.

Dust Bunnies

Easter is almost here and with it comes the endless stream of pastel-coloured eggs, chicks and bunnies. I love Hut Up's slightly sinister but strangely cute version of rabbits made from felt. They are based in Berlin and create some fab felted animals which you can check out on their website. You can also find them at the gorgeous Selvedge Drygoods store.