Truth be told, I’m not a massive fan of cuddly toys for children. Stuffed animals, teddy bears and all those other fluffy creatures irritate me. I mean, they just lie there doing nothing, gathering dust, and taking up valuable space in a home already full to the brim with other, more functional toys.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not completely heartless. I can appreciate that one or two special soft toys are essential for huddling and cuddling at bedtime. It’s just that in my experience children somehow manage to accumulate rather more than a few.
So, given my distaste for such objects, the recent impulse purchase pictured above is wildly out of character. Izzy spied this cute cat while we were browsing local craft emporium Good Golly Miss Molly, and I was immediately taken with its retro Scandinavian design.
A quick google session when we returned home revealed Jane Foster is a designer based nearby in Totnes. The softie that made its way home with us is but one example from a fabulous range of toys, screen prints, quilts and cushions.
I immediately developed a wish list as long as my arm…
Top to bottom: Alphabet Dog Screen Print, Softie Toy Bunny, Screen Printed Retro Apple Cushion, Softie Toy Mini Cat.
Jane’s products are available from both her website and Etsy store. Tempted?
Love Audrey xxx
Those bunnies are beautiful! Love the teal duvet cover that the cat is reclining on too!
Aren’t they?! The bed covers are Izzy’s and they’re from Ikea. Fun, but a bit more grown up. She loves them 🙂
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So cute, I love these! Think I need to get my hands on a couple of those apple cushions…
Also love the gorgeous branding and website, very cute!
L xx
Yes! I thought of Golden Apple when I saw them. Perfect for your studio 🙂
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I adore her stuff. I want to adorn my walls with the pictures, especially the peacocks! x
Oooh yes, the peacocks are fabulous. Very you 🙂
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The cat was much admired when Izzy stayed over and I didn’t suspect for a minute it was a local thing, I thought you must have bought it from a swedish company or something!
Love it, and in fact, love pretty much everything the lady makes! x
Haha! I forgot she took it with her to yours. She really loves it.
I’m with you on that, I’d pretty much like one of everything!
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I love the bunny cushions! They remind me a bit of Donna Wilson too.
Thank you sooo much for the lovely feature! x
Oh i LOVE the stuffed kitties!! We are crazy cat ladies in my house (even my husband… seriously) and we love anything to do with a kitty.
Thanks for sharing a link to her etsy page! I’ll make a point to visit her shop. 🙂