PIXEI's Picture Blog

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

2011-05-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

Bodies as Machines

2011-04-28T14:07:00.001+08:00

via cyber-tec.

Der Mensch als Industriepalast (Man as Industrial Palace)
Stuttgart, 1926. Chromolithograph. National Library of Medicine.
Fritz Kahn (1888-1968)

Walnut-Shell Boats

2011-04-20T13:15:00.000+08:00

It's been raining, so I thought I'd share something I've found on the web during this rainy season. Simple and easy for kids to create; and play with when it's time for bath! n__n

by Joel Henriques via his blog. Instructions here.

Franc Grom Egg Art

2011-04-14T15:48:00.002+08:00

by Franc Grom. via gadget4girls.

Disney's Robin Hood intro cut

2011-02-28T17:30:00.000+08:00

via youtube.

Apron in Fuji Afternoon Print

2011-02-24T17:40:00.001+08:00

via spicerakdesigns.

Oh so lovely~ I love how the pleats flows down the waist, and combination of colours are perfect. When I get one of these, I'll start cooking! n__n

The Matchstick Garden

2011-02-23T18:10:00.001+08:00

by Matchstick Garden. Images via minieco and glamourpuss.

Flexible Love

2011-01-24T01:44:00.000+08:00

manufactured by Pinzaan. via youtube.

Shiseido Face Powder Poster (1927)

2011-01-18T11:38:00.000+08:00

Design: Riichiro Kawashima. via Tokyo Art Beat.

Litany of Saints from a 15th century Book of Hours

2011-01-15T10:42:00.001+08:00

via The Illuminated Manuscript Company.

Jill & Matt Wedding Invite

2011-01-10T17:56:00.000+08:00

via laptopbride.

Cell Phones Made of Wood

2011-01-06T14:17:00.005+08:00

Handmade by Dadswoodentoys on etsy or artfire.

Vintage Photo Slides of Apollo 11 & Voyager Missions

2011-01-03T01:33:00.001+08:00

Photo Slides of:
1969 Apollo 11 - Moon Landing Mission (Yes, the First-ever Men on Moon!)
1980/81 Voyager Missions - Jupiter / Saturn / Uranus

See more photos from this set.

Vintage, mint condition.
Only serious buyers, space fans/collectors or crafters who will treat them with utmost care.
Please private message / email me with offer, starting price from SG$19.95.
Each piece sold seperately.

Year 2011

2010-12-31T03:17:00.007+08:00

Another year. And PIXEI is three! I am so grateful to everyone for your support, that I am able to keep my love for craft alive and going. Today, I'm announcing Friend of PIXEI's membership discount rate has increased to ALL-TIME 10% off (was 5%). Yes! It is an all-time-all-day-everyday discount, and still tops over discounted items in my stores.

As I've ran into problems of keeping track of members, I decided to make PIXEI's Facebook Page the official membership application.
All you have to do is to [ Like ] me! n__n

Here's few Terms & Conditions:
● Member discount is valid on top with any discounted items in store. Really!
● Before paying your items, contact me with this discount code " Friend of PIXEI " and your name for verification, and I'll send you a revised invoice for payment.
● Please be nice. Do not make this a one time discount rush. Be a friend and we'll stay as friends. Unless you do not like me. T__T

With that, updates, giveaways, announcements, etc will be posted/broadcasted via Facebook, and also on my blog. I regret not updating regularly, so it is one of my new year resolution for this year. hehe... Alright now, get ready for 2011! * HAPPY NEW YEAR *

1980s Vintage Wooden Toothpicks

2010-12-29T17:55:00.004+08:00

"Peacock" brand - Perfected Wooden Toothpicks
"Once Try. Always Use."

1980s Vintage "Perfected" wooden toothpicks found in my stash. I remember when I was little, my family used these picks for cut fruits. This little box of picks was kept in my treasure box, which is more than 20 years now. Probably sold and found only in Singapore and Malaysia.
And it is for sale here.

Floral Whimsy Ring

2010-11-18T13:01:00.000+08:00

Victorian Style Sterling Engraved Floral Whimsy Ring by Janeliunas Jewelry. via Ring-O-Blog

Chrysanthemums

2010-11-18T12:54:00.000+08:00

Chrysanthemums, two-panel screen in color on gold paper by Ogata Kōrin, late 17th or early 18th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts.
via wikimedia

Plant more trees. Plant more lives.

2010-11-04T16:26:00.005+08:00

by Shailesh Khandeparkar. WWF India Advertisement. via eyeburfi

Christmas is around the corner

2010-11-03T18:11:00.001+08:00

Available here at my Artfire store.

I haven't been blogging anything lately for I have a handful of freelance work going on and catching on with life. Here are some Christmas cards which I've actually made last year, but it was post-Christmas so they weren't posted up, haha... Now, here they are! n__n

Flea Market at Scape

2010-11-01T21:06:00.000+08:00

PIXEI's at a flea market at Scape Youth Park. It is my second time setting up a flea market. The decision to 'flea' came a little rush, I didn't have much time to plan for it. Nonetheless, I'm glad the day turned out good, and I'm able to showcase my jewels and crafts to more people. n__n

Vintage Vogue Doll House

2010-09-23T15:35:00.002+08:00

sold by AllsFairy on etsy

Alfons Mucha - Job Cigarette Paper

2010-09-08T01:17:00.003+08:00

One of my favourite artist.

by Alfons Mucha, 1896 / via

Manuel Orazi - Job Cigarette Paper

2010-09-08T01:02:00.004+08:00

Love this too....

by Manuel Orazi / via

Soothing Glimpses of Tokyo

2010-09-07T13:09:00.000+08:00

Makes me feel like going to Japan tomorrow. n__n

Soothing Glimpses of Tokyo from Sugoi on Vimeo.

MUJI x LEGO Paper Toys

2010-09-06T17:56:00.012+08:00

Neat paper craft ideas using LEGO pieces transform into paper toys. These kits are purchasable at MUJI. You may wanna recycle your old LEGO pieces and design your own monsters and critters. SO FUN!

via hypebeast / via Yoshikage Kajiwara / via MUJI

Luxury style Living Room

2010-08-29T18:45:00.001+08:00

found on fopple

Ophelia

2010-08-27T03:19:00.001+08:00

by Arthur Hughes
original upload

Siphonophorae

2010-08-25T04:16:00.005+08:00

Utterly fascinating. I just got reminded that there's so much more of the world we haven't explored.

The 17th plate from Ernst Haeckel's ''Kunstformen der Nature'' (1904), depicting organisms classified as Siphonophorae on Wikipedia

CreatureCast - Siphonophores and Individuality from Casey Dunn on Vimeo.

Magic of Colors

2010-08-25T00:53:00.001+08:00

found at La Couturier

Love that dress on the left. Love that makeup on the right.

Victorian Style Bedroom

2010-08-22T23:47:00.006+08:00

found at SmugMug

I've been going on a house-hunting quest for the past few weeks, done some search of home decor ideas at the same time, and came across this pretty bedroom. Though not many people may like this style (ehem... my fiance), I find it so pretty and not too girly at all, and only if I have such a huge bedroom. Just look at that "Michelangelo" inspired ceiling art! I'll sure to have sweet dreams sleeping under the blue cloudy skies.

Vintage Map of Greneland

2010-08-17T01:07:00.001+08:00

found at Common Place

The Russian Princess

2010-08-14T19:45:00.003+08:00

by Charles Robinson
found on Art Passions

A Unicorn in the Garden

2010-08-13T04:17:00.000+08:00

by Ruth Sanderson

Clearance Sale 50% less!

2010-08-11T14:46:00.006+08:00

PIXEI's first clearance sale, most items are 50% less! Start your Christmas shopping early!
Shop now at pixei.com, pixei@ArtFire

Monsieur Qui Street Art

2010-08-02T14:31:00.003+08:00

by Monsieur Qui
previously found on Trendland, then I searched more of his works on his website
The matchbox catalog prints is such a nice idea. I might adapt it for my personal PIXEI Jewels catalog in future.

Elmhurst Branch Shelves

2010-08-01T12:21:00.000+08:00

Elmhurst Branch Shelves by Pottery Barn Kids

The Reign of Henry the Eight

2010-07-28T20:11:00.010+08:00

I personally love this type of style very much.

Illustrator unknown. Book cover of "The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1" written by James Anthony Froude.
eBook provided for free by Project Gutenberg

Evening

2010-07-27T19:49:00.007+08:00

Looking out of my window this evening, I realised that I haven't really looked from this side of my room. In that instant, it felt like I'm in a foreign land, far away from all those busy roads insight.

Purple Sage

2010-07-27T16:08:00.003+08:00

available at PIXEI's Store and ArtFire

A Miniture Carton of Books

2010-07-23T17:21:00.008+08:00

by TheTwelfthDimension
I'm amazed by the craftsmanship. They look so real.

Arrigoni Strawberry Jam

2010-07-23T16:18:00.013+08:00

Handpainted Advertisment by Titti Garelli

Vintage style artwork that looks like picture storybooks in the 80's.

Vintage Miniature Stitches

2010-07-23T04:37:00.001+08:00

by Nancy Spruance

Once Upon a Time

2010-07-21T01:08:00.024+08:00

by Harmonie-intérieure the Home decoration workshop

{Closed} Giveaway: 26pc Smiley Paper Embellishments

2010-07-19T21:27:00.009+08:00

(Usual price at US$1.25, available at my ArtFire shop.)

Giving away (for free!) this set of 26pc of cute Smileys in four colors - Pink, Green, Orange and Yellow. They are hand cut from recycled wallpaper borders. The bigger smiley measures 37mm in diameter, the smaller smiley measures 25mm in diameter. It has a plain backing where you can write on it. Perfect for every scrapbook crafts, card-making, gift tags, thank you tag, or simply drop one or two smiley in your party bags for surprises.

CLOSING DATE : 23rd July 2010 12.00PM noon (Singapore Time GMT+8)

HOW TO ENTER? Simply leave a comment to this post. Your contest entry number will be the comment counter. It's just that simple!

HOW TO QUALIFY? Only one comment per applicant, your name or nick name(as long as I can address you) and your email address. Winners are picked using the random number generator, and will be announced on the day or next when the contest is closed. This giveaway item is free of charge, so no payment required and no shipping charge.

The winner will be contacted through the given email on entry for mailing details. If the winner does not leave any form of contact or did not reply within 24 hours from date of request, the prize will then go to the 2nd winner, and so forth.

TERMS & CONDITIONS ● Only one entry per person can be submitted, subsequent entries by the same person will be deleted ● Any entries after the given time will not be qualified ● Giveaway prizes cannot be exchanged for any cash or kind ● If the item is lost in mail, I regret to inform that there will be no replacements/exchanges ● Giveaway prizes cannot be resold in any ways, but may be given as a gift to a friend or other ● By entering PIXEI's contests and giveaways, you'll be automatically added to PIXEI's personal mailing list ● IMPORTANT : Any information/emails submitted to PIXEI will not be shared or sold to any third parties, never ever!

Have fun & Good luck! n__n

Le Patissier

2010-07-19T03:40:00.004+08:00

Le Patissier Cakes by Prairie Dog

I handmade felt cakes too, but these cakes are just extraordinary....

Alphabet Illustrations

2010-07-18T02:26:00.005+08:00

Alphabet Illustrations by Bupla

Bakers Precious Biscuits

2010-07-13T18:32:00.006+08:00

Bakers Precious Biscuits from Shy the Sun on Vimeo.
How they do it?

Designed and directed by Shy the Sun for Ogilvy, Johannesburg.
Produced at Blackginger Animation in Cape Town, South Africa.
For more information see shythesun.tv or blackginger.tv.

Sea Orchestra

2010-07-13T16:46:00.004+08:00

Sea Orchestra from Shy the Sun on Vimeo.
How they do it?

Client: United Airlines
Agency: BDM
Produced by Shy the Sun
Directors: Ree Treweek and Jannes Hendrikz
Producer: Nina Pfeiffer

Buy a Cozy Cottage

2010-07-13T16:04:00.007+08:00

Celestial Real Estate Company Print Ad
found on architakes

Hatpins

2010-07-12T17:36:00.007+08:00

by Andrea Joseph on flickr

{Closed} Giveaway: Antarctica

2010-07-09T04:55:00.027+08:00

Photo: John B. Weller

Beautiful two piece photo from pages of the National Geographic Magazine 2008 April Issue. Frame them up and they'll give a very nice touch to your home. Please note that these does not come with the wooden photoframes as pictured, and I am not selling these prints but them giving away. The prints each measures 17.4cm wide, 22.2cm tall.

CLOSING DATE : 15th July 2010 12.00PM noon (Singapore Time GMT+8)

HOW TO ENTER? Simply leave a comment to this post. Your contest entry number will be the comment counter. It's just that simple!

HOW TO QUALIFY? Only one comment per applicant, your name or nick name(as long as I can address you) and your email address. Winners are picked using the random number generator, and will be announced on the day or next when the contest is closed. This giveaway item is free of charge, so no payment required and no shipping charge.

The winner will be contacted through the given email on entry for mailing details. If the winner does not leave any form of contact or did not reply within 24 hours from date of request, the prize will then go to the 2nd winner, and so forth.

TERMS & CONDITIONS ● Only one entry per person can be submitted, subsequent entries by the same person will be deleted ● Any entries after the given time will not be qualified ● Giveaway prizes cannot be exchanged for any cash or kind ● If the item is lost in mail, I regret to inform that there will be no replacements/exchanges ● Giveaway prizes cannot be resold in any ways, but may be given as a gift to a friend or other ● By entering pixei's contests and giveaways, you'll be automatically added to pixei's personal mailing list

IMPORTANT : Any information/emails submitted to pixei will not be shared or sold to any third parties, never ever!

Have fun & Good luck! n__n

Magazines

2010-07-09T04:04:00.017+08:00

I've been thinking what else to do with my stacks of books and magazines. I'm so happy that the lot have lessen quite abit, but I still need to clear more. Many fashion mags have already been recycled, design mags are already put for resale. But I have a few more mags such as National Geographic magazines, Discovery magazines, Lurzer's Int'l Archive, etc; which some had very nice photos in them. I can't bear to throw these out for paper recycling, so the idea come to me that I could share these beautiful prints with you all by giving them away. They can be framed up to decor in your space, or create something with it. If you have more ideas of what we can do for nice magazine prints, do share it with me!

1920s Vintage Auto Advertisment

2010-07-05T16:22:00.012+08:00

Lincoln Motor Company Advertisment 1920s
found on ebay

Elegant Evening Gown

2010-07-03T16:35:00.024+08:00

Pierre Balmain Evening Gown 1961
found on vogue web blog

Floral Vector Pattern

2010-07-03T03:26:00.002+08:00

by xe0s
free download on deviantart

Vogue - June 1921

2010-07-02T16:10:00.015+08:00

by an unknown artist
(if you know who's work this belongs to, please leave a message. Thanks!)

Royal. Vintage. Floral.

2010-07-01T04:06:00.001+08:00

uploaded by sweet.poppy
found on Flickr

Madame Vincent (1820)

2010-06-29T03:39:00.013+08:00

by Louis-Léopold Boilly

Beautiful Wooden Cuffs

2010-06-09T18:17:00.004+08:00

Bracelets handmade from nature.
by GreenMarketGirl
purchasable on artfire

Art Deco Flower Ring

2010-06-04T18:02:00.002+08:00

by rubygirl
purchasable on artfire

Giveaway: 20pc Mini Handmade Eco-friendly Paper Boxes

2010-06-04T17:35:00.005+08:00

Handmade from recycled magazine papers (about 80gsm thick), these are useful boxes for a crafters table top, and Eco-Friendly too! These paper boxes can be used as your craft trashie bins, or pack your supplies in it. I'd suggest to group them into color tones so they'll look nice together. You're getting 20pcs (flat folded) packed in plastic cello bag.

Standard shipping. (free shipping in sg only)
Need Express mail? Just pay SG$2.50 shipping.

This giveaway item is first-come-first-serve basis, no contest entry required. What you see is what you get. No account needed when you pay with Paypal / ArtFire.

~~Get it now at My ArtFire store~~

Giveaway: 50pc Origami Lucky Star Paper Strips

2010-06-03T04:34:00.005+08:00

50pc Origami Lucky Star Paper Strips with Mickey and Friends prints in seven different designs. It's great fun for your child to fold them into lucky stars or use them for various paper crafts such as scrapbooking, card making or decorate on gifts.

This giveaway item is first-come-first-serve basis, no contest entry. What you see is what you get. No account needed when you pay with Paypal / ArtFire.

* Free Shipping *
Get it now at My ArtFire store

Coffee lovers of the world

2010-06-03T00:38:00.003+08:00

One more pot ...and I can fly!
by Janus Designs
purchasable on artfire

Magazine Coasters

2010-05-25T00:14:00.001+08:00

by rubbishremade
purchasable on etsy

Giveaway: Recycled Plastic Containers

2010-05-19T02:43:00.026+08:00

13 pcs of recycled empty bead containers for your DIY projects. Two of them are slightly larger, the rest are smaller. The larger measure 45mm tall 20mm wide; the smaller 45mm tall 15mm wide. Some of them have price tags still stuck on them.

US$0.50 Standard shipping. (free shipping in sg only)
Need Express mail? Just pay SG$2.50 shipping.

This giveaway item is a first-come-first-serve basis, no contest. What you see is what you get. No account needed when you buy on Artfire.

Get it now at My ArtFire store

[edit] I'm taking this out for the moment because i have an idea to make something out of it. If i actually did not use it, they will be back up here again. n__n

Free Giveaways but Pay for Shipping?

2010-05-18T22:32:00.014+08:00

I have so much treasures in my room which I've kept for more than 5-10 years. Until now, I can't bear to throw them all away. These are unused items or leftover craft materials that are not here nor there. Unless I giveaway or trade them with someone who will make better use of them, or they will go on sitting around collecting dust forever.

These giveaway items are going for free at $0.01 (I'm unable to list items for $0.00 value), the thing is you only pay shipping for some heavy and bulky items which is way too much costs for me to handle. If the item is very light and small, I can sponsor the shipping for it. Hope this is not too much to ask for, after all, giveaway items are free!

I will be posting some giveaways soon, so stay tuned. The items will be listed on PIXEI's blog and stores, or on my sister blog The 5 Kiddies, depending on the item's genre.

In the meantime, share your thoughts with me! n__n

Milky Baby Booties

2010-05-10T14:44:00.005+08:00

DIY booties for your little baby.
by monpetitviolon
crochet pattern (pdf file) purchasable on etsy

2 ladies, Red and Blue

2010-05-08T13:31:00.004+08:00

by gypsyandtwink
purchasable on etsy

Black Sesame and Nutella Macarons

2010-03-11T13:21:00.005+08:00

by Meeta K. Try the recipe

Cardboard End-Table

2010-03-09T22:25:00.001+08:00

by Creativeman
Try the tutorial at Instructables

Spring Flowers

2010-03-02T12:55:00.005+08:00

Free Desktop Wallpaper at ELLE Decoration ZA

2010: Happy Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day!

2010-02-14T00:42:00.028+08:00

"Valentine" by Hugh MacLeod

LG Lollipop

2010-02-08T02:58:00.003+08:00

"Lollipop" - LG

Fifties Wallpaper Pattern

2010-02-07T00:50:00.004+08:00

Fifties Wallpaper Pattern by AssEyeDee on deviantART

Eiffel Tower in 1900

2010-02-05T01:20:00.007+08:00

Eiffel Tower and general view of the grounds. Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France.

Papillons

2010-02-04T20:04:00.006+08:00

"Papillons - Plate 18" (1924) by Eugène Alain Séguy

Pop-Art Design on Coke Can

2010-02-03T14:53:00.004+08:00

Found on inspiredology

Vogue - February 1926

2010-02-01T14:38:00.001+08:00

Vogue Cover (1926, February) by André Marty

Let Us Have a Cup of “Gra-TEA-Tude”

2010-01-29T03:23:00.007+08:00

Found on Baby favors and Things.

It's been said that "tea is a cup of life." If so, Baby favors and Things exquisitely crafted tea box favor is "packed" with so much more than gra-TEA-tude—like your love of family and friends and hope for the future.

January Giveaway Winners!

2010-01-28T01:09:00.008+08:00

....now rolling the

AND THE WINNERS FOR JANUARY GIVEAWAY ARE:

5 & 3

I'll contact you via email for your mailing details. If there's no reply in 24 hours, this prize will go to the following winner in place.
Thank you all for participating and I hope you both like your win! Stay tuned for my next Giveaway coming soon.... ^__^

A Reminder for January Giveaway

2010-01-27T22:15:00.014+08:00

PIXEI's January Giveaway is closing in 1hr and 45mins time. Hurry now!
Submit your comment entry here to win a Mystery Felt Cake Magnet handmade by me. Here's your chance to win it for free! ^__^

The Third & the Seventh

2010-01-26T14:59:00.009+08:00

The Third & The Seventh by Alex Roman on Vimeo.
A FULL-CG animated piece that tries to illustrate architecture art across a photographic point of view where main subjects are already-built spaces. Sometimes in an abstract way. Sometimes surreal.

Atelier Versace, Bazaar Editorial (1990)

2010-01-25T13:57:00.006+08:00

Atelier Versace, Bazaar Editorial, 1990.
Photo © Guy Bourdin/Bazaar.
Asymetrical bustier re-embroided with flowers with a draped silk dress rolled round the hips.

Make a Placemat Purse

2010-01-24T01:03:00.008+08:00

by Lorain Blanken on About.com Guide
Learn how to make?

"There are so many cute cloth placemats at the thrift store that don't quite complete a full set. Put these to good use. Making a purse out of a placemat takes just a few minutes."

The Ribbon Organiser

2010-01-22T03:11:00.005+08:00

Ribbon Spool Drawer by Cropper Hopper.
See product review by Amy Solovay.

January Giveaway

2010-01-20T22:45:00.018+08:00

Although 2010 have already started, I still wanna wish everyone a Happy New Year!! For this new year and new month, I'm giving away 2 mystery handmade mini felt cake magnet! Yes, there will be TWO WINNERS for this month's giveaway!! They are pre-packed, so I wouldn't know what designs are in it. ^__^

P.S - This is not edible, do not attempt to eat it. lol

CLOSING DATE : 28th January 2010 12.00AM (Singapore Time)

HOW TO ENTER? Simply leave a comment to this blog post. It's just that simple! Your contest entry number will be the comment number.

HOW TO QUALIFY? Only one comment per applicant, your name (nick name or whoever I can address you in) and your email address. Winners are picked using the random number generator, and will be announced on pixei's blog at the end/next day after the contest is closed. This giveaway item is free of charge, so no payment required and no shipping charge!

The winner will be contacted through the given email upon entry. I will request for your mailing details to mail your prize. If the winner does not leave any form of contact or did not reply within 24 hours from date of request, the prize will then go to the 2nd winner, and so forth.

TERMS & CONDITIONS ● Only one entry per person can be submitted, subsequent entries by the same person will be deleted ● Any entries after the given time will not be qualified ● Giveaway prizes cannot be exchanged for any cash or kind ● Please respect all pixei's handmade crafts and works ● If this item is lost in mail, I regret to inform that there will be no replacements/exchanges ● Giveaway prizes cannot be resold in any ways, but may be given (for FREE) to a friend or another ● By entering pixei's contests and giveaways, you'll be automatically added to pixei's personal mailing list

IMPORTANT : Any information/emails submitted to pixei will not be shared or sold to any third parties, never!

Have fun & Good luck all! ^__^

2010 Desk Calendar

2010-01-15T19:06:00.005+08:00

by Jellybeans on Supermarket

Mickey Mouse Magazine Volume 4

2010-01-03T05:39:00.006+08:00

by Walt Disney (1935)
More vintage Mickey Mouse Magazine covers here.

Tree of Life

2009-12-09T02:19:00.004+08:00

by Charley Harper (1961)

Christmas Creatures

2009-12-08T02:11:00.004+08:00

by mibostudio on etsy

Wandering Yak Trio

2009-12-02T00:40:00.002+08:00

Wandering Yak Trio - "Show of Cards" CD Cover/Back
Illustrated by Jing Wei

Oldest Mass-Produced Christmas Card

2009-12-01T01:18:00.015+08:00

by John Calcott Horsley (1843)

"What is believed to be one of the first mass-produced Christmas cards - dating back more than 160 years -- can be found among the extensive special collections of Bridwell Library at Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology.

The lithographed card caused a controversy in some quarters of Victorian English society when it was published in 1843 because it prominently features a child taking a sip from a glass of wine.

Approximately 1,000 copies of the card were printed but only 10 have survived to modern times. Bridwell Library acquired its copy in 1982. The card was designed for Henry Cole by his friend, the English painter John Calcott Horsley (1808-1882). Cole wanted a ready-to-mail greeting card because he was too busy to engage in the traditional English custom of writing notes with Christmas and New Year's greetings to friends and family.

The card pre-dated color printing so it was hand-colored. The card is divided into three panels with the center panel depicting a family drinking wine at a celebration and the flanking panels illustrating charitable acts of feeding and clothing the poor. The greeting reads: "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You."

Cole, who also wrote and published Christmas books, printed more cards than he needed so he sold the extra cards for one shilling each. Bridwell Library's card was signed by Cole and addressed to the engraver of the card, John Thompson (1785-1866).

Widespread commercial printing of Christmas cards began in the 1860s, when a new process of color printing lowered the manufacturing cost and the price. Consequently, the custom of sending printed Christmas greetings spread throughout England. The first American Christmas card dates from about 1850 and resembles Horsley's design."

Article adapted from http://smu.edu/newsinfo/stories/oldest-christmas-card.asp

A Bear and a Cat

2009-11-30T02:39:00.004+08:00

by ememem on etsy

The Game of Hearts

2009-11-23T03:26:00.004+08:00

The Game of Hearts (1914) found on etsy

Gianni Versace dress with beautiful prints

2009-11-22T01:15:00.005+08:00

by Gianni Versace
found at Decades Inc.

Vogue - April 1915

2009-11-20T19:29:00.007+08:00

Vogue Cover (1915, April) by George Wolfe Plank

The Animal Alphabet

2009-11-19T05:19:00.010+08:00

by Petit Collage on Supermarket

Lady in Turban

2009-11-18T22:27:00.007+08:00

Les choses de Paul Poiret vues par Georges Lepape (Paris Maquet, 1911)
by Paul Poiret, the "King of Fashion" / Georges Lepape

Lady Upon Her White Stallion

2009-11-18T21:36:00.006+08:00

Lady Upon Her White Stallion, Princess Minon-Minette
by Kay Nielsen (1913)

Kay Nielsen is one of my favourite illustrator/artist and this art piece is one that I love the most.

The Lost & The Found

2009-11-17T22:57:00.006+08:00

I've got all excited to do this makeover that it is now done up. So, this blog is now newly revamped and skinned to look similar as my website "pixei.com". There're still some sorting to be done, and i'll be shuffling some older posts over to my other blog at "dannyandjolene.blogspot.com".

PIXEI's Blog is now looking to feature many beautiful things out there, things that haven't been looked up or had been forgotten through the passing of time; hence my new inspiration: The Lost & The Found. I hope there will be something which you'll find inspiring or interesting for you. ^__^