ALL LOVELY THINGS

A beautiful, interactive book for chronicling the objects that carry our life stories. Think of it as Pinterest for the inner soul.

All Lovely Things asks readers to to consider who they are by way of the diverse items they surround themselves with. Through simple, illustrated prompts, readers are encouraged to create object-based portraits of themselves, or people they know, admire, or imagine.

Whether it’s a favorite childhood toy, a piece of clothing worn on a first date, a cooking utensil, a favorite pet, or a trusty tool, the objects that we collect and the things we cherish are not mere possessions, but fascinating companions that tell the true story of our lives. Through simple, illustrated prompts, All Lovely Things asks readers to sketch, collage, and write about objects in order to create “portraits” that reveal a unique sense of themselves or others.

In each reader’s hands, All Lovely Things becomes an engaging celebration of how we collect the things in our worlds and how in turn, they make us.

Lea Redmond is a collector of curious objects and a maker of unusual experiences. She is infinitely intrigued by the way experiences can slip from the ordinary to the extraordinary and she endeavors to design things that hold possibility. Leafcutter Designs, her creative studio in Berkeley, California, seeks to create a more playful, peaceful world by offering curious goods, surprising services, and participatory projects. Author websites: leafcutterdesigns.com; twitter.com/leafcutterant; pinterest.com/leafcutter