THE OBSERVER MAGAZINE

A revista do The Observer dedicou a sua última edição à ecologia e produtos éticos, sendo que o shopping, entre outros, incluiu um dos nossos primatas de eleição, o Mr Ape!

The Observer magazine has dedicated its latest issue to ethical matters, and among others, has included our very own Mr Ape in the eco shopping wish list!

TIME OUT LISBOA

A edição de compras de Natal da revista Time Out Lisboa, já nas bancas, vem com um dos nossos bonecos... O One of a Kind #2, disponível na loja alfacinha Paris-Sete.

The Xmas shopping edition of Time Out Lisbon has included one of our soft toys... One of a Kind #2, available at lisboan design shop Paris-Sete.

( Texto de Iolanda Mealha; Imagem por Time Out )

CASA RUIM

Já com cheirinho a Natal, os nossos bonecos mudaram-se para uma nova casa... A Casa Ruim.
Localizado em Torres Vedras, neste lindíssimo espaço podem encontrar-se os mais variados objectos, como coleccionáveis livros (entre eles os portugueses Planeta Tangerina) e outros deliciosos artigos de autor.

Funcionando igualmente como Atelier para as áreas criativas (design, ilustração, pós-produção de vídeo e webdesign), esta casa bem-humorada encontra-se de portas abertas a dois passos de Lisboa.
A visitar!

Casa Ruim, Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho 4 B/C, 2560-303 Torres Vedras


( Texto de Iolanda Mealha, Imagem por Casa Ruim )

WHERE BOOKS COME ALIVE

Ever wondered where books come from?

Well, it seems they have their own London-esque town, where everything is possible and made from paper.

A lovely short film celebrating 4th Estate Publisher’s 25th Anniversary.

( Written by Lola )

MY FAVOURITE THINGS

 
Such a beautiful short film we had to share... 
Have a lovely weekend, filled with lots of your favourite things! :)  

( Written by Lola )

BOOKWORM DESIGN

With summertime full on, besides enjoying the glorious sunlight so characteristic of this part of the world (yay!), and also working more closely on my animal welfare and adoption project, i've been been taking the time to read a few books which were postponed in the cooler months.

And speaking of reading material, Harper Collins just launched Harper Perennial Classic Stories, a sixtet of literary classics - Dostoyevsky, Tolstoy, Wilde, Cather, Melville, and Crane - in pocket book form and a spanking new look by graphic designer Adam Johnson.
Featuring colour blocks and a black and white cutout image of each author, it plays on the image of the writers, giving readers a graphic insight of the person behind the words.

( Words by Lola )

IN THE PRESS

We're excited our new Fauna cushions, by way of the 'Dachshund' one, have made an appearance in the June edition of deco magazine Caras Decoração, where they're described as 'full of colour and the characteristic charm of La Maison de Lola'!

Our soft toys have also been blogged, via Little Catwalk, by You Lool So Fine, a kids fashion design consultancy based in Verona who also has the most gorgeous website.

( Written and Photographed by Lola )

ANNIVERSARY OFFER!!

We're turning 3 years old this month (yay!), and to celebrate in style, we're offering our loyal customers - besides free worldwide shipping - one Archie Grand notebook of your choice with every order above €50!

Colourful and tongue in cheek, we're in love with these themed notebooks... and so will you.

Hurry up, because this offer is valid only through the month of May, and Happy Anniversary to us!

( Written by Lola, Photograph by Archie Grand )

NEW: FAUNA CUSHIONS

We ♥ our new cushions... Inspired by nature and so decorative, they come in two designs and mesure 45x30 cms (18 by 12 inches).

'Adelie', which features two Adélie penguins and a blooming heart on a dotty print, is available in beautiful colours such as grass green, black, hot pink, lime, peacock and pistachio, and 'Dachshund', featuring a wiener dog, plays up the most gorgeous earthy colours like ginger, rust, chocolate, latte, yellow and peach.

Both are shipped with stuffer.

Recently, the 'Dachshund' cushion has made an appearance - along with Ms Oink - on a lovely new blog called Miyo Wada Wants. Check it out here.

( Written by Lola, Photographed by Álvaro )

OLD SCHOOL CYCLING

Being an everyday cyclist, i'm always looking for stylish accessories for my hobby turned mean of transportation.
Launched in 2004, Rapha is my favourite brand when it comes to cycling clothing.

Known for its wonderful and well designed pieces, the collection is made in the finest materials and includes a wide range of products, such as jackets, shorts, jerseys, gloves and shirts.

A complete delight for all fans of the two-wheeled sport, the british brand doesn't stop at the clothing and accesories, but also celebrares the full glory of road racing.

Besides having a UCI-registered team (in partnership with London based Condor Cycles), Rapha also publishes a quarterly magazine called Rouleur, where cycling is portrayed in a truly inspiring and appealing way.

But that's not all. Since 2007, the british brand embarked on a new adventure - Rapha Continental - in which two groups of riders (east coast and west coast) roam through the most epic routes of the United States to show Rapha's commitment to the lost art of cycling.

( Written by Álvaro, Photos courtesy of Rapha )