Cats, shoes & vintage dishes
I’m always doodling and sketching, usually whatever is right in front of me, which is probably a little revealing of who I am. Lately, I put together some of my sketches to make a couple of postcards, and it would appear that I draw a lot of pictures of dishes and pots around the house, shoes, and (of course) our dear little cats.
What do you like to draw?
I like the way they’ve turned out. If you do too, you can find them for sale in sets of four online, and as single cards in the Skinny laMinx shop at 201 Bree st.
Find them here in US$
And here in ZAR.
Mianna
Nice! I don’t draw, as I can’t, but I love other people’s drawings. You are very talented.
And I love that Esteri Tomula enamel bowl. What is your connection to Finland? This is the second time I see a Finnish design collectible here. Lovely items.
skinnylaminx
You may not draw, but the photos on your blog are just beautiful! No connection with Finland, apart from a deep-seated attraction to many aspects of Scandinavian style, possibly the result of a Swedish family friend’s beautiful home when I was a child.
Have a lovely weekend, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment (and letting me know the designer’s name!)
Heather xx
Mianna
Thanks! That is a very kind thing to say about my pictures 🙂
It really intrigues me how ordinary household items from Finland end up to South Africa. The bowl’s name is Tatti. Bolete in English. Everybody used to have them here until plastic took over. When mamas renewed their kitchen arsenal in the 70’s, they threw the old Tatti bowls out. Once their daughters grew up, they started to collect them and this is why they are so much in demand now.
skinnylaminx
Hi Mianna
South Africa is full of people from all over the world. My people (four generations ago) came from Ireland, England and Scotland, my husband has Welsh and Danish heritage, my best friend is Swedish, and some of my neighbours are from the DRC, Italy and Estonia! I suppose when they come here, they bring their things along… and eventually they end up in car boot sales 🙂
charmaine
oh these are lovely.. the cat one especially! I’m much more drawn to painting at the moment, particularly flowers x
Tania
Oooh…tough call. Shoes or cats? Will have to say I love both:)
krelsk
these are SOOO great. i adore your doodling. faces, birds, and suns are what come out of my pen.
Beccy
Love your cats!
bridal flats
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skinnylaminx
Hi there
Sorry about that. Are you able to let me know on which post you originally left a comment? I’m unable to find your comment prior to this one.
Best,
Heather