Down the Rabbit Hole, a Mad Tea Party, the Queen’s Croquet Ground and all things full of whimsy and wonderment remind me of my childhood. Alice in Wonderland is a story that stuck with me my entire life. So full of adventure and wonder, I remember also feeling very confused and a bit troubled by Lewis Carroll’s fantasy story as a child. I loved the story, but there was a certain element of uncertainty, confusion, and even mild fear in not knowing what was going to happen to Alice. All the strange characters also left me feeling a bit unsettled. There was, however, a certain beauty in all the oddities that made them all so endearing.
It wasn’t until a university Children’s Literature course that I analyzed the story from an adult’s eyes and was able to appreciate the literary nonsense genre from a different perspective.
“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn’t. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn’t be. And what it wouldn’t be, it would. You see?”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
To me, Dylan Kendall’s work has a very whimsical feel. In fact, Dylan Kendall’s creations have a certain Lewis Carroll element to them. Whimsical, functional, Lewis Carroll-esque playful, modern design.
These pieces have a very Alice in Wonderland quality. A definite conversation piece!
For more information on Dylan Kendall, visit her website here.
You can purchase Dylan Kendall’s pieces on the Inglenuk Design site. Readers of Life On Manitoulin have a promo code! The code is #inglefeet, and it will give 40% discount to my readers on every item on the Inglenuk website.
Founded in the beginning of 2012 and based in Vancouver, BC, Inglenuk Design sources exclusive creations from Asia, Latin America, Europe and North America.
I love those shakers! So cute!
I am also a fan of Lewis Carroll and his Alice books. Even now when I am bewildered by events, I am inclined to say to may self:’ This is like Alice in Wonderland’ and mean it.
I want those salt and pepper shakers. I love them, and the designs. It’s like Doctor Seuss, love things that are different and unique. The bowls are pretty creepy but fun! Bowls with feet LOL
LOL! Jodi, agreed! 😉
These are adorable. I love them so much! I want some so baaaad! I love these bowls and the salt and pepper shakers are hilarious! They are just so whimsical!
Ninja Mommers, my DD5 gets a kick out of them!
Those salt and pepper shakers are so cute!
Nicole, giving my friend salt and pepper shakers and a bowl for her bday. She loves this kind of stuff. She and her husband have all sorts of modern/contemporary designs in their house. Her husband is a painter (all abstract work).
What adorable creations! I love the whimsy of them as well, such perfect conversation pieces. They would work well in someone’s kitchen with kids running around or in a contemporary loft high above the city!
Suzanne, that’s so true!
Oh my. You are the best seller I know. Everytime you post something I get my wallet out. I need those bowl asap. I can see myself fighting my boys over who gets to use it. Im glad there’s a discount code.Always happy to support Canadian artist as well.
Maya, I love you! Your comments always make my day! xoxoxo
Hi Maya! We are glad you loved them! You can take advantage of the 40% promotion code and buy them online! We ship on the next day! 😉
I like the salt and pepper photo. I agree with you, they have an Alice In Wonderland feel to them. Great piece to have in the kitchen.
It’s very different! I have a friend who LOVES stuff like this and am thinking of giving her some of these items for her birthday!