The Thing which delivers an objet d'art quarterly

Budding artists are lining up at The Thing’s door [what this space]

THE THING Quarterly is a periodical in the form of an object. Each issue is conceived of by a different contributor and mailed to the homes of the subscribers.  The Thing Quarterly

Very Cute Pinboard for the New House!

I do like the Blaze shop as it has some really lovely designer and craft gifts, I haven't been to the shop yet but it is on my list to visit soon. In the meantime I shall shop and browse the site, well worth a look for Christmas gifts!

Website: Blaze Shop

Devine Vintage Telephone Cushion

Supporting local culture and you get a divine unique cushion created using vintage fabrics it doesn't get much better than this at £34.

Website: Big Blue Sky (Local shopping in Norfolk)

At first glance an enchanting snow globe - Traveler 176

Traveler 176, 2006.

Walter Martin and Paloma Munoz

ITEM NO: 12166

SIZE: Globe diameter: 4.75” / 12.1cm, Overall: 6” / 15.24cm

MATERIAL: See description

EDITION: Edition of 250, hand signed and numbered.

US$750.00

A Visual Treat for the Eyes - Murakami at Château de Versailles

14th September to 12th December 2010

Exhibition by Takashi Murakami in the Château de Versailles

Shiny Shiny Internet

Sitting in an internet cafe I found this print which made me smile... (don't get me wrong I am browsing the internet for cool stuff and working..) but this did strike a cord. On the shiny shiny Internet by Jody Barton

Litho from Original Watercolour, at the £10 sale price it is tempting. Soma Gallery Shop

Today I would like to buy a little piece of FANTASY ISLAND (Limited Edition Tracey Emin)

FANTASY ISLAND Signed Limited Edition
Designed in 1998, Fantasy Island tells the story of Tracey’s encounter with a Dog, based on a dream she had in New York. The boxed book comes with an individually signed photograph.
Edition of 100
Price £275 (including VAT)

We love this robin mug which is perfect for tea in the garden this autumn

Birdsong design by Madeleine Floyd's and available at the National Trust Shop. 

Celebrating British Design - At Top Drawer This Week

Supporting creative british designers and a great example is Jam Tart - Bus Print 30x40cm printed on to fine art paper and comes in tube ready to frame. At £25 it would look fantastic in any coloured room.

Save Our Arts - Sign Up - Watch the David Shrigely Video

If you've not signed the petition yet, then here's your chance to do so. Jeremy Deller has joined David Shrigley in producing work to encourage you to give your support to http://savethearts-uk.blogspot.com//

Artolar has pledged it's support and it is backing this campaign to save our culture.