Gotta get my hands on these original new board books. Little Miss Austen: Pride & Prejudice and Little Master Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet by Jennifer Adams and illustrator Alison Oliver cleverly present classic stories to babies and toddlers. Publisher Gibbs Smith is also offering a PDF eBook option. Order here.
No question why Prince William and Kate Middleton selected cake designer Fiona Cairns to create the cake for their big day. Her work is perfection. She was trained as a graphic designer, which is no surprise with her impeccable eye for detail. I love that she started her business from her kitchen table, quite a success story. Can't wait to see what she whips up for the future King and Queen.
Fiona shares recipes and tips in her book, Bake & Decorate: Charming Cakes, Cupcakes & Cookies for Every Occasion.
Don't forget to download my free Royal Wedding viewing party printables for the big event! Get your invites, crowns, pennants and more here.
The fabulous textile design work of Dwell Studio fabrics are now available at Calico Corners. That's code for affordable, my favorite word in decorating. Over 40 bold designs and coordinating patterns to choose from. Gives me good motivation to break out my new sewing machine--too many cool things to be made.
For more inspiration, Dwell Studio founder Christiane Lemieux has a new book out called Undecorate: The No-Rules Approach to Interior Design. According to the press release, she is urging readers to push aside stuffy, professionally-designed décor, showing them instead how to infuse their own personality into their home. High five, Christiane!
