Perfect Paris Map

Just adore this. Beautiful drawn maps by Josie Portillo - and a hot air balloon, to boot!

Dining wall map

I do love a good map integrated into a house in fun ways, and this is pretty wonderful.

Map landscape

So this has raised the bar. Matthew Cusick's map collages are absolutely stunning - I love the movement and the depth in this one - so beautiful.

Map Skirt

My friend Sophie sent me a link to this skirt in an email last night with the line, "Kate, this has to be the you-est skirt around!" and I have to agree. So, so perfect. 

Dress of my Dreams

Yes, of course it's out of stock at the moment, but this map dress is kind of perfect in every way. I love you, map dress. Please come and live with me and be happy forever?

Industrial Chic

Oooh delicious industrial things in houses. A trend of which I will never tire. I would give up most of my possessions to own those printers trays. Ok. All my possessions.

Framed Maps on Walls

Could there be a more orderly or more delightful post for a Monday morning? Enjoy these maps.

Map Collages

Spotted these beautiful map collage sheets which you can print for free. Amazing for cards, wrapping papers, stickers and general map-love.

Comfy Corners

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The combinations of these little drawers and maps is awesome. Just plain old awesome. (And that brown satchel below isn't half shabby, either).

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The Beauty of Maps

A long time map lover, I am enjoying this exceptional series called The Beauty of Maps on the BBC. You can watch them here, and they really are extraordinary.

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Matthew Cusick Maps

Alice was kind enough to send these map beauties my way: and what beauties they are! Just adore the way the faces come alive through the map.

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Maps on Walls

Design Sponge has put together a magnificent collection of maps on walls. If you like maps and walls, have a look at the stunning collection Grace curated - inspirational and beautiful.

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Map Onesies

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How lovely are these map onesies? I don't have a newly born baby (who's out in the world - hint, pregnant lady friend!) to buy these for yet, but think they're adorable.

Map Splashback

Isn't this splashback just amazing? I love it. And want it. In equal parts!

Etsy Treasury Love!

Another Etsy treasury chosen by Emmamaha: it's always so exciting to see my little bits and pieces for sale among such lovely, pretty things. Thank you for featuring me!

San Francisco Literary Map

This literary map of San Francisco combines my love of the city with books with travel: a perfect blend. (Click on it to see more detail - it's worth it!)

Up: Vintage Posters

These prints sum up everything I love about the film 'Up' and vintage posters - what a package!

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Mapping Old Ireland

The lovely Ali sent me this link to some maps of old Ireland, and I think they are superb.



By the way (and this doesn't have too much to do with maps), I just wanted to say thank you to my friends who read this. I've been in the last stages of writing my thesis for some months now, with a deadline that keeps extending. You have understood my canceling dinner dates and generally being quite crazy, and you still send little treats my way and letters/emails/calls of encouragement. It means the world (geddit?) to me, and I couldn't do it without you. xxx

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Updated Map Notebooks

I have updated the map notebooks I'm selling in my shop. I was thinking late at night while trying to get to sleep, that I'd love a notebook which I could add and subtract pages to when I felt like it.

Enter these miracle file fasteners which hold the pages tight when you need them, yet can open up to allow more pages when you need them, too. Genius!

Liz Eeuwes: Rugs

I know, I know, maps on textiles may have you all a bit exhausted, but I am only hitting my stride! These rugs by Liz Eeuwes are inspired by different landscapes. The one above is called Strathmore and inspired by the Scottish countryside.
This one's inspired by brightly coloured tulip fields and the one below is inspired by rice paddy terraces in Bali. I think it's my favourite.

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