You’re such a card…04.17.13
Giving personal greeting cards is a very old way of acknowledging events passing, a very human way to give nod to a place in time, in personal form. To ward off evil, the ancient Chinese give messages at the time of the new year, the Egyptians wrote messages on papyrus, and, when printing was getting it’s [...]
Connect to the Funnybone10.31.12
The first thing that happens when you discover Funnybone Toys’ three remarkable card games, is that you realize from the start, you are in the hands of some kind of smarty-pants. These geniuses found a way to appeal to the most jaded of generations, ages 8 and up, with card games that consistently win major [...]
In Praise of Trees04.07.12
Trembling Aspen, Sasafrass, Red Mulberry, Jack Pine, Blue Douglas Fir, Black Ash, Amabilis Fir, just some of the names of summer’s tall soldiers… With trees about to burst forth all around us, the Centre Shop wanted to mention a lovely collection that’s arrived in the store from New York artist and author, Leanne Shapton. These images are a modernist-take that make [...]
Robot Love03.21.12
Have you ever dreamt of building your own robot? Or having the most amazing robot collection on your shelf? For robot obsessives of all ages, this box-set includes 15 different robot templates, 12 of which have been illustrated by influential artists, plus three blank DIY sheets for you to customize with your own designs. [...]
