Cath Kidston Desktop Wallpaper

Anyone else a Cath Kidston fan?  I was poking around the site the other day and discovered these pretty desktop wallpapers.  You can download them for free at the here.  There are some other prints to choose from as well.

Side note:  You may have noticed there have been fewer posts than usual along with no new craft tutorials.  I've been busy with a combination of things, a large project (can't share about it yet) and entertaining sick kids (the youngest just got over the flu, now the oldest has it).  Hope to be back crafting soon.

Jessica

Child Twin Chefs

Have you heard of the twin chefs Lilly and Audrey Andrews?  I only recently learned about them after my mother gave us this signed copy of Sonoma Magazine. Lilly and Audrey are ten year old twins who love to cook.  Their goal is to become the youngest children to attend cullinary school.  They've made appearances on Good Morning America and Ellen.  I found their story inspiring and charming.  The article is a good read but if you can't get a copy of the magazine, you can find out more about the twins on their website, Twin Chefs. 

As a mother of two, reading the article made me reflect on how I encourage my children to cook in the kitchen.  My children aren't preparing foie gras appetizers but they like to make pancakes (with supervision).  I've found they also appreciate a meal more when they have a hand in making it.

Do you let your children cook with you?  On their own?  What are their favorite things to make?

Paper Craft Stop Motion by Odland

This charming paper-craft stop motion video was directed by Vincent Pianina and Lorenzo Papace for the french band Odland.  Without trying to sound cheesy, this video is absolutely dreamy.  I hope you enjoy it too.

Happy Weekend

Japanese Design Within Reach

Illustration by Naho Ogawa

Ever discover a really unique product from Japan you just have to have?  Only there's just one problem,  the product is only available in Japan and you don't live in or near Japan.  Look no further, your Japanese design coveting days are over.  Spoon & Tamago have found a solution to the problem by offering flash sales.  Each week they will offer a product that is usually exclusive to Japan.

This week they're offering these silicon polar ice cups.  They'll be available to purchase up till June 24th.  Then something new will be up for grabs. Fun!

Even if you're not interested in the flash sales, I recommend visiting Spoon & Tamago.  Primarily, it's a blog dedicated to sharing about all aspects of Japanese design.  I've been following the site for years now and can always count on them posting something unique and inspiring. 

Giveaway: Food Origami Book

I purchased this origami food book at Daiso a while back thinking it would be fun for a giveaway.  I liked that it was a little different from the traditional origami books I normally see.  The book features both American and Japanese food with directions in English.

On to the Giveaway. . .one  lucky reader will win Origami of Delicious Food. To enter, please share a food you would like to see as origami. One entry per household. Please leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. The last day to enter the contest is Sunday, June 24 2011. I'll announce the winner Monday, June 25 2012 on this post. If I do not hear back from the winner after two weeks, I will choose a new winner. Open to everyone.

Contest now closed.

Congratulations to Sarah who said she would like to see a meatloaf origami with all the trimmings!

Thank you to everyone who entered, I enjoyed reading all you creative origami food ideas.