My dear friend Leslie recently sent me some of her latest creations from her studio in Amsterdam- pillow portraits, featuring some of her favourite once-forgotten portraits from her personal collection. They each have a name, and each their own little narrative which is screen printed in unique handwritten fonts on the back of each cushion. Here, I’ve taken some promotional photographs for Leslie to use. Below, meet Rolf…
…and Bridget, who tells us about journeying along a canal and finding the perfect shop …
I adore the anecdotes on the back of the cushions as much as I love the portraits themselves. There are six pillows in the collection thus far, and I secretly hope Leslie designs more. I can imagine collecting each one as they are made…
Leslie is happy to ship these anywhere in the world, so if you are keen to start your own portrait pillow collection, click here to read the details on her blog.
xx
PS I think my favourite is Rolf – he goes on walks and collects leaves and bits of nothing that mean something to him. Man after my own heart.
PPS wow, this time last year.
Truly original -and what an inspired idea to have a story on the back~
November 21st, 2011 | #
Oh, my, YES!! Those are amazing. Love everything about them.
November 21st, 2011 | #
Those are SO fun. I want one.
November 21st, 2011 | #
I love the stories on the back best! I once did this with a series of photographs that you pulled out of slots with tabs. I love secret stories. Hope you are well, Pia.
November 21st, 2011 | #
I believe I am about to swoon! Goodness, how original and beautifully executed! I love your sofa too! 🙂
November 21st, 2011 | #
My favourite is Grace on the last picture, I love the concept of the stories !
November 21st, 2011 | #
Beautiful! Hope all is well in lovely Australia & that your feeling well & happy. 🙂
November 21st, 2011 | #
Stunning! Hope your tummy journey is sailing along well? You must be so excited…
November 22nd, 2011 | #
Oh, I love these! The stories on the back makes me want to curl up with one on the lap and let the story carry me to a faraway place. It takes being “introduced to you pillow” to a whole new level;)
Beautiful!
November 23rd, 2011 | #
Thanx for sharing Pia <3 They're so beautiful
November 24th, 2011 | #
These are lovely! I really like the idea of the stories on the back.
November 28th, 2011 | #
Appreciate you sharing, great post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
January 19th, 2012 | #