> Valentine's day - I love New York | Fashionable illustrated map of Manhattan | Online postcard and personal love notes!

Romantic days are coming. What about a short trip to New York? Maybe that would be too bold but you can surprise your loved one with a cute Manhattan gift. An adorable New York typography decorated iphone case, or a pastel colored pillow to put in your Valentine bedroom. Check out all New York inspired surface patterns and designs and enjoy all special Valentine's day offers!

Of course you can also send out a cute Valentine note to your loved one via an online postcard service like Kaartje2Go. Online postcard services are still booming. So many people send out these paper cards by using online postcard websites. Kaartje2Go is the leading website for Holland. You can send out your first card for free. And you can use your own personal handwriting if you would like to send out a more personal postcard. Check out all sweet Love cards in our Little Smilemakers shop. You can find cute typography patterned cards, retro illustrated ones but also some really cute graphic designs with typography and abstract photography combined in one special piece of art. Take a look and enjoy your Valentine's day!

> Yoga & Meditation | Poster design

As a graphic designer exercise is important to keep your body balanced. I love yoga and try do meditate one in a while. But it is hard to do at home. There is always something that keeps you from the things you really need so i started yoga lessons a few years ago. And i am hooked! Designing a yoga and meditation poster was a good way to keep me focused on that balance again.

> Colorful Toucan retro kids pattern and other surface pattern news

Bright colors and odd shaped creatures. All inspired by nature. Cute colorful retro patterns. All new & now available at shutterstock. Take a look now in our new updated portfolio and check out all colorful bird surface patterns and illustrations for kids and home deco products.

The colerful retro toucan print was inspired by a trip to Costa Rica and Brazil. This print is also available on iphone, ipad, laptop sleeve and more. Take a look at all presents and gifts with this print at Zazzle.

> Spoonflower DIY project | new fabric and inspiration

This cute make-up bag was made by a Little Smilemakers customer. How do you like this colorful retro pattern? Are you a crafty one and a fan of diy projects and are you one with your sewing machine? Then the Spoonflower website might be a nice place for you to get some new fabric and some nice inspiration.

This websites sells amazing fabric in all sorts of styles, designs and types of textile. Make sure you check out the finished projects section on the website too and take a look at what other peeps do with their cotton. Don't forget to post your own final results as well! Enjoy!

> Retro owl illustrated storage boxes at Woonexpress by Little Smilemakers Studio

It's always a joy to see a finished home deco project. If you are a big fan of the retro owl collection you can run to the Woonexpress store now. Little Smilemakers illustrations are now available on cute kids storage boxes.

So brighten up your little girls bedroom and put away toys in these adorable boxes. Or surprise your friend with this cute baby shower present. The boxes are available in three different sizes. The boxes are also available in the Woonexpress online shop. Happy nesting!

> Back to business | Little Smilemakers Studio sends you all the best for another creative joyful year!

We have said goodbye to a productive 2012 and are starting the new year with a big pile of awesome plans. Hopefully you will be with us during this journey, making 2013 a year of crazy awesome graphics, unforgettable joyful patterns and lots of inspiration. Let's start creating the new year!

Lot's of projects are to be finished and we're looking forward seeing the final results of a creative 2012. Storage boxes, fashionable lingerie, new series of adorable diapers, new stationary. We'll keep you posted!