Little Sapling Toys

August 31, 2008September 6, 2008 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ 1 Comment

Several months ago, I started doing some graphic design work for a company out of Eureka, CA called Little Sapling Toys. Nick and Kimber are a husband and wife team who create beautiful rattles, teething rings and toys for toddlers. All of their work is made from reclaimed or FSC Certified hardwood that has been shaped, sanded super smooth and some are finished with beeswax. If I had kids I would rather they chew on that than plastic or something covered in polyurethane. Their work is absolutely beautiful — works of art. Plus (WARNING: shameless self-promotion) they have a great logo! You can learn more about the company here, purchase their work here, and learn more about their family here.

Maple/Khaya wood rattle with curvy handle

Hello Crafty

August 29, 2008September 6, 2008 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

How adorable is this soap? Cute as a button perhaps? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. But seriously, I just love this soap made by Bonnie at Hello Crafty. The coolest part? You choose the fragrance (or lack there of), color and soap base and she makes it especially for you — neat!

Congratulations!

August 29, 2008September 6, 2008 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

To Cherie Lester AND Star of the East who both made it to etsy’s front page this morning! Beautiful work, ladies!

Budan Art

August 29, 2008September 6, 2008 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ Leave a comment

Mandy Budan is one of the most interesting painters I have come across in quite some time. She abstracts nature into shapes that are simultaneously geometric and organic and has an excellent eye for combining color. I’m saving up for a set of four of her “chunky prints.” I just love her work!

Domestic Construction

August 28, 2008September 6, 2008 ~ Bess Paper Goods & Gifts ~ 1 Comment

I’m sorry, do you know anyone who doesn’t need the above lights in their house? Because I do not. And you know who needs them most of all? ME!

I love with the interplay of light and color in the transparent cups above and the quaintness of the more traditional teacups below. What’s more, the amazing duo (Maureen and Trish) responsible for all this fabulousness does tons of other great work too, which you can check out here.