dicky bird

2012-02-14T09:03:00.000-08:00

Our 'Obliteration Room' sticker sheets.

2012-02-14T09:02:00.000-08:00

Went to Tate Modern today and had a blast in the Yayoi Kusama 'Obliteration Room'. Take a sheet of dot stickers and plaster them on the pristine white walls, floors, furniture, anywhere!

2012-02-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

Having a clear out, but can't bear to give away this little French dress - the gingham/illustration combo is just too cute.

2012-02-05T09:04:00.000-08:00

The snow arrived in the night. It's melting now though...

2012-02-03T12:44:00.000-08:00

Snow is on the way this weekend. I couldn't resist these sweet mittens for my little one.

2012-02-03T12:42:00.001-08:00

Beautiful, Spring-y daffs outside Liberty.

2012-02-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

Crumpled City Junior Map. So great - no folding necessary - and waterproof! Just stuff in your pocket or bag...

2012-02-03T12:35:00.000-08:00

'Thinking of You' postcard by Rachel Orta s from Tate Modern.

2012-01-30T02:01:00.000-08:00

Mickey Mouse / bunny-eared cactus!

2012-01-30T01:58:00.000-08:00

Lovely sprat tin from IKEA. Clever how the ring pull forms the eye.

2012-01-27T07:45:00.000-08:00

Also giving me that Friday feeling, my spotty & stripey Happy Socks from Sweden!

2012-01-27T07:09:00.001-08:00

Happy Friday from Meg (aged 10). Great drawing Meg!

2012-01-27T07:07:00.000-08:00

It's all about British trees that are being planted to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year - rowans, cherry & apple trees, birches and an oak.

2012-01-27T07:04:00.000-08:00

I made these mini booklets about trees for our local Primary School.

2012-01-27T07:02:00.000-08:00

Graphika Notebooks from 1973 "Makers of beautiful paper things." They certainly are...

2012-01-24T05:06:00.000-08:00

Look inside...

2012-01-24T05:03:00.000-08:00

Super-lucky dicky bird got the MASSIVE Alexander Girard book for her birthday. It's not a coffee table book - it is a coffee table! Full of colour, characters, invention, beauty, charm - absolutely spectacular.

2012-01-24T04:59:00.000-08:00

David Hockney at the RA makes you look at the English countryside in a different way.

iPad drawings amazing...

2012-01-24T04:56:00.000-08:00

Space Intruder Erasers have invaded my desk!

From Tate Modern (not outer space)

2012-01-16T05:38:00.000-08:00

This cute little minivan parked up in W1 made me smile yesterday. A bit of Googling revealed that it's a look-alike version of the Volkswagen Type 2 Van from the 60s. It's manufactured in Japan by Subaru and is called the Subaru Sumber Microvan Retro-Kombi Conversion!

2012-01-16T02:54:00.000-08:00

More practice required though...

2012-01-16T02:53:00.000-08:00

Went bowling at the weekend. I'm a sucker for that American 50's vibe!

2012-01-16T02:50:00.000-08:00

Treated myself to 'Charley Harper, An Illustrated Life' for some much-needed January stimulation - just so much good stuff in here. Totally inspiring...

2012-01-08T09:54:00.000-08:00

Some new cards on the way - if I ever get the chance to update the shop!

Girl+Balloon / Dino / Elephant+Balloon / Flowergirl / Cats / Owl+Rainbow

2012-01-06T15:35:00.000-08:00

Love the fact that LEON on Old Compton St. has a library downstairs. Sweet.

2012-01-06T08:42:00.000-08:00

Enjoying my Christmas jumper this wet & windy week!

2012-01-06T08:40:00.000-08:00

Sparkling Christmas A.P.C. packaging...

2011-12-30T04:47:00.000-08:00

As 2011 comes to a close, thank you to everyone who's dropped by in the past year - it was lovely to see you. Here's to an even better 2012...

2011-12-22T14:32:00.000-08:00

A merry old Christmas from dicky bird!

Please click on me...

2011-12-15T05:03:00.000-08:00

Me + Alexander G

2011-12-15T04:31:00.000-08:00

I had more fun than a grown-up rightly should making this mini Budgerigar from nanoblocks.

2011-12-08T10:33:00.001-08:00

Own Label from FUEL Design & Publishing on Vimeo.

This 'Own Label' book is a wonderful walk down memory lane for anyone who grew up in the 70's. So much is familiar - it takes me right back to my childhood kitchen with its wood-effect kitchen cabinets and yellow & orange flowery wallpaper. I'm sure the simple, graphic style of much of the packaging had a big influence on me - especially the Japanese Mandarin Oranges and Milk Chocolate Buttons, which I remember loving as a child.

2011-12-07T06:51:00.001-08:00

After years of working at the kitchen table and balancing on the end of the sofa, we have a proper desk - hooray! (And some new drawers too...)

2011-12-07T06:49:00.001-08:00

Beautifully simple box from Japan - nice how the tail goes round the corner...

2011-12-05T11:57:00.001-08:00

I love Xmas too! Labels from Paperchase.

2011-12-05T11:52:00.001-08:00

Graphic business cards in a spectrum of beautiful colours - by Ella Collinge for designer and director Kate Dawkins.

2011-12-05T11:48:00.001-08:00

I've got a thing about toadstools. Picked up these Japanese clips in Present on Shoreditch High St. They have a lot more manly stuff in there too, for the fella in your life...

Card of the Month: Christmas Town

2011-12-05T11:46:00.001-08:00

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?

In the lane, snow is glistening...

2011-12-02T12:23:00.001-08:00

...this Katsina Qa'o badge from the Designers/Makers Handmade Christmas Market -

2011-12-02T12:21:00.001-08:00

...also, these Noodoll cards (I like the cute/angry vibe!) -

2011-12-02T12:18:00.001-08:00

On my travels this week I've picked up various lovelies including...
this oversized Donna Wilson card -

2011-11-25T06:40:00.001-08:00

My box of animals came in a lovely little parcel.

2011-11-25T06:38:00.001-08:00

'Animal Parade' pop-out cardboard animals from Mar Mar Co. in Shoreditch.

2011-11-25T06:20:00.001-08:00

I love everything Alexander Girard. This groovy looking crew are featured on a card from Lagom.

2011-11-25T06:14:00.001-08:00

A Christmas present for one lucky little person - Alice Melvi n's 'The High Street'. My favourite shop is the Hardware store.

2011-11-20T14:36:00.001-08:00

Get down to the Designers/Makers Christmas Pop-Up Shop
@ 18 Exmouth Market, for an array of delightful Christmas gifts!
(including 'dicky bird' goods of course!)
Open tomorrow until 10th December...

2011-11-19T13:43:00.001-08:00

Some new characters I've been working on - due to be real cards SOON!

2011-11-19T13:34:00.001-08:00

Got that Christmassy feeling for the first time today - only 37 days to go! So I thought I'd share my Christmas toadstools from IKEA with you...

2011-11-09T14:30:00.000-08:00

Christmas is coming...yes it is!
If you’re in need of some cards this festive season, please pop in to the DickyBird shop -
dickybird.bigcartel.com

2011-11-09T10:04:00.000-08:00

Popped into Supreme yesterday - the skate store from NYC. Nice business cards...

2011-11-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

If you like things in rainbow order, like I do, get down to your local art shop - so pretty!

2011-11-06T15:02:00.000-08:00

Giant crane, just off Brick Lane.

2011-11-04T14:58:00.000-07:00

Card of Month: Elephant + Balloon

2011-11-04T13:29:00.000-07:00

Took delivery of these GIANT badges today for our favourite local shop - Ottie & the Bea at Blackheath Standard.

2011-11-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

Bargain of the Century! Crazy Tiger cashmere sweater by Clements Ribeiro - £360 down to £89.99 @ TKMaxx.

2011-10-31T14:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

'Forest Spaceman' by Korean company Millimeter Milligram from the V&A shop. Cute.

2011-10-25T06:40:00.000-07:00

Owl mask from H&M - thinking of becoming an evil owl for Halloween...

2011-10-25T06:34:00.000-07:00

We had a load of 7 year olds round at the weekend for a Beadoir birthday party. I really, really wanted to join in!

2011-10-24T05:38:00.000-07:00

Christmas is coming! Just got proofs in of our new Christmas cards - Christmas Town, Candles, Angel and Nutcracker. Available in a couple of weeks time...

2011-10-03T05:29:00.000-07:00

More lovely packaging from IKEA - little letter biscuits this time.

2011-10-03T05:27:00.000-07:00

Chunky cardboard button from Present & Correct - as cute as a button itself.

2011-10-03T05:24:00.000-07:00

Have been meaning to show you this funny little Spanish fellow that we found at the Miro Foundation in Mallorca. He's currently residing next to that other national classic, the Swedish Dala Horse.

2011-10-03T05:19:00.000-07:00

Issue No. 4 of The Gentlewoman features thoughts on sherry, The Cuff, actress Olivia Williams and some beautiful roses.

2011-09-27T10:33:00.000-07:00

Happy to say that 'dicky bird' cards are now also available at Lagom. There are some lovely things there - including tea towels, cushions, notebooks, prints and, of course, cards!

2011-09-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

Completely unrelated, but equally lovely...
• Donna Wilson's 'Wolfie' Beaker
• Ketchup from IKEA

2011-09-26T13:01:00.000-07:00

Some of my top-notch bargains purchased at The Poundshop last week. They're still online for another week.

• Rubber bands / A Practice for Everyday Life
• Notebooks / Forma
• 'I Accidentally Used Your Toothbrush' pencil / Pencil Therapy

2011-09-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

Also spotted this cool head near Shoreditch High St. and visited Tayyabs Punjabi restaurant in Whitechapel for dinner which I highly recommend (if you don't mind queueing). It's really, really good - just look at those pretty puddings!

2011-09-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

'dicky bird' picked up some bargains herself at The Poundshop on Friday evening...

2011-09-17T20:18:00.000-07:00

After watching 20 episodes of the gripping Danish drama 'The Killing', I find I've become obsessed with Sarah Lund's Nordic sweater!

2011-09-16T02:41:00.000-07:00

The Poundshop opens today!
12-14 Greatorex Street, E1
From today until Sunday / 12-6pm

The ultimate low-cost, high-quality shopping experience!

2011-09-13T14:36:00.000-07:00

One of my favourites, Interior II / 1964
Richard Hamilton

2011-09-13T04:16:00.000-07:00

New cards on the way...

Postcrossing

2011-09-01T04:02:00.000-07:00

dicky bird is proud to feature on the Postcrossing blog - a place dedicated to lovers of cards, postcards and doing things the old-fashioned way!

2011-08-30T04:11:00.000-07:00

'This is Design' at The Design Museum.
Exhibition designed by our favourite studio, Bibliotheque.

2011-08-29T15:38:00.000-07:00

A trip to the Design Museum...

2011-08-29T15:35:00.000-07:00

...where we saw this quirky clock created by young Designer in Residence Hye-Yeon Park.

2011-08-29T15:29:00.000-07:00

Our daughter received this beautiful knitted doll for her birthday today, lucky her. It was made by Sally Nencini - check out her cheeky monkeys and lovely soft cushions too...

2011-08-29T15:27:00.000-07:00

It reminded me to dig out my Orla Kiely Martian girl to show you.

2011-08-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

The entrance to the Jasper Morrison Ltd. Shop on Kingsland Road and some postcards from the lovely shop.

2011-08-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

Some other postcards from my travels...
1. Images by Carl Kleiner / Agent Bauer from Homemade is Best by Forsman & Bodenfors for IKEA
2. Till Hafenbrak and Luke Pearson postcards, both from Nobrow

2011-08-25T09:03:00.000-07:00

...and some birdy wrapping paper (by Jill Green also from Nobrow)

2011-08-23T05:43:00.000-07:00

I think yellow may be my new favourite colour.
I must be missing that bright Mallorcan sunshine...
Bag / TopShop, Scarf / Labour and Wait.

2011-08-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

The second week of our holiday has been a stay-cation in London.

2011-08-20T14:11:00.000-07:00

A highlight was the stunning Peter Zumthor Serpentine Pavillion in Hyde Park. An austere black box from the outside, you walk through dark tunnels (thinking 'this doesn't look very promising...) and emerge into a lush courtyard, open to the sky and full of plants and flowers. Beautiful!

2011-08-16T15:28:00.000-07:00

Highlights included the Es Baluard Contemporary Art Museum, Joan Miro's studio in Palma, this vintage motorcycle (+ sidecar) and hat shop...

2011-08-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

Back from sunny Mallorca to rioting London.
Sad :(

2011-08-01T03:51:00.000-07:00

One last thing before I go - brilliant shop for all lovers of simple, useful products out there...
The Jasper Morrison Shop on Kingsland Road E2. See our new watering can above...

Card of the Month: Barn Owl

2011-07-31T10:09:00.001-07:00

'dicky bird' is flying the nest for a few days. Adios!

2011-07-31T09:44:00.000-07:00

Visited Hatfield House in Hertfordshire this weekend. There was a great Henry Moore exhibition on in the gardens; also picked up some KEEP cards and a Sanna Annukka notebook at The Oak Room shop. A very successful day all round!

2011-07-26T09:54:00.000-07:00

Much cuteness acquired on a trip to Playlounge on Beak St.
Little wooden dudes are called 'Jibibuts' by noferin.

2011-07-20T10:03:00.000-07:00

New postcards for Flint - hair salon in Norwich owned by the lovely Conor O'Brien (previously of 4th Floor in Clerkenwell). Red, black & white - such a good combo.

2011-07-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

'Inter-city' print from the Kenneth Grange 'Making Britain Modern' retrospective at the Design Museum. He's the man responsible for designing some of the most iconic and familiar products and appliances that we live with every day - well worth a look.

2011-07-20T09:54:00.000-07:00

'Face Book' from Sukie. Every page has a new face to write or draw on - nice.

2011-07-20T01:27:00.000-07:00

One of my photos has been selected for inclusion in the 16th edition of the Schmap London Guide. It's the lovely Fernandez & Wells on Lexington St. W1 http://sch.mp/0gwf1
The guide contains lots of info and reviews about London restaurants, bars and events.

2011-07-13T09:05:00.000-07:00

Blue and white scarf and tea towel from Muji.

2011-07-06T02:37:00.000-07:00

Whilst we're on the subject of food, I present dicky bird's current favourite biscuit selection - the classic 'NICE' and the beautifully simple 'Anna's Ginger Thins' from Sweden. Off to make a cup of tea to go with...

2011-07-06T02:05:00.000-07:00

Also like this funky orange packaging from IKEA, designed by Stockholm Design Lab. The chocolate and butterscotch sweets are really good too...

2011-07-06T02:02:00.000-07:00

I like this retro DALLAS packaging from benefit.

2011-07-03T15:55:00.000-07:00

Relived 1995 tonight with PULP in Hyde Park.
Also Grace Jones; singing 'Slave to the Rhythm' and hula-hooping at the same time - she's 63 you know!