If you are looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day present, this is not for you (shipping is currently 3-6 weeks at amazon.com). No matter – I still want this book! Laura Stoddart is one of my favorite illustrators. She illustrates the packaging for Crabtree & Evelyn’s Gardeners line, and used to illustrate the Kate Spade Paper line. I have two Kate Spade Paper catalogs that I treasure – they are more like little books than catalogs! Stoddart’s oddly-proportioned people fill me with delight. I love the clothing she draws for her contemporary figures, as it’s very similar to my virtual-life aspirations – lots of cute skirts and sweaters! Okay, that’s a lot of exclamation points. I am going to hunt for this book in some gifty shops, and if I can’t track it down, I’m placing an order. Are you with me?
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