On my treasure hunt for illustrators this morning I found this amazing trailer for “Wildwood” a picture book by Carson Ellis and Colin Meloy. Found via Little Zosienka via Izzy Parker.
On my treasure hunt for illustrators this morning I found this amazing trailer for “Wildwood” a picture book by Carson Ellis and Colin Meloy. Found via Little Zosienka via Izzy Parker.
Kinfolk Magazine, ‘a collaborative effort to encourage a more natural approach to entertaining.’ my new chosen place for soaking up beautiful photography, simple style and delicious recipes. With a collective of designers, bloggers and artists like this all adding wonderful elements, Kinfolk Magazine has swept me off my feet and run away with my heart.
Found via Simply Breakfast. All images Kinfolk Magazine.
So thrilled was I, at searching for art works and putting together the July edition of my tiniest art show that I thought I’d get to it promptly for August so here we go . . . . . . 1 and 13 original watercolour and abstract drawings on paper by Francesca Lancisi, 2 and 3 inspired by nature and patterns at United Thread, 4 and 14 shapes inspired from the natural world combined with colour derived from the urban environment by Annamaria Potamiti, 5 and 12 by freelance illustrator Elizabeth Graeber, 6 and 8 Archival prints and original hand-pulled etchings by Treasure Frey, 9 and 10 by Cordoba based Paola at her shop Holli and 11 and 7 Original art, illustration & Monsters by Emma Kidd at Benconservato.
I Hope this post inspires you to add something to your own Etsy art gallery. x
All images from artists Etsy shops linked above.
Hey, what a lovely sunny weekend, and we really made the most of it, up early to deliver some cupcakes to Rose’s pop up cafe at the Blue Canary opposite Butlers in George Street Hastings Old Town (for August only so if you are in the area or were thinking of visiting come now for her delicious food!). Then a country drive to brighton for breakfast, shopping and lunch. (more…)
Sorry I’ve been away so long, a hectic week, the husband was away, I have been cleaning and re-aranging for a photo shoot yesterday where our house was the star this time (will be sharing where it’s featured soon!) and I had a well earned Saturday date with my sister. So here are the promised last images of Joyce’s house, fingers crossed after all the interest, her home will be featured in a magazine soon so I will let you know when you can get your creative hands on a copy. These pictures above and one below are of the guest rooms in the converted attic, all shabby chic with pale florals and crisp white sheets, carefully selected old books and painted furniture ensure a comfortable and cosy stay. (more…)
Did I miss june?! My off the cuff posting sometimes has it’s downsides, I am trying to be a bit more conformist but at the end of the day I am a pretty disorganised person. So here is my latest collection of Etsy artists, some I have spotted around and some just discovered this morning.
1 and 6 loving these by Corduroy and please go see Jens super sweet clay pieces and ceramics, 2 and 10 watery beauty by Samantha French, 3 and 8 San Francisco residences by James Keniston, 4 and 11 Drawings inspired by imaginary stories from Lily Moon, 5 and 9 Art Prints by Nicole and Jimmy Chung at Love Sugar, 7 and 12 print and stitch from Leah Duncan.
I will return with the unseen images of Joyce’s house, happy Friday x
All images from artists named above, at their etsy shops.
The first thing I notice here in Joyce’s bedroom are all the little eyes peeping out from the shelves, dressing table and atop the wardrobe, the smiling eyes of Cupie dolls, an antique doll bust, tiny hand stitched bears and more artworks by Doll Face Design.
Then I begin to swoon at the fraying lampshade, the old silk from many years ago wearing thin high above the bed, my eyes dart across to the dressing table that is home to so many beautiful things, a top hat burgeoning with treasure, another shabby tulle scarf forms the lid of this, the most original jewellery box I have ever seen, inside are one off pieces of jewellery handmade by friends, artists or jewellers from an eras past. (more…)
Hello again, I have a question-Just where would you choose to sit in this lovely room? At the vintage style table on a worn painted chair, on the antique rattan day bed wrapped up in the beaded silk throw, or in the linen upholstered chair by the glittering fire place? As in the kitchen there is so much to see in this room, the back wall papered with a lace design by Louise body, the delicate fairy like wall sconce by the same designer as the kitchen chandelier, simple curtains made from dust sheets but transformed with layers of vintage lace.
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Hello Monday, and what a grumpy sky to welcome in the new week, well no grumps around here, its all beautiful things and stylish living as I take you on my first Hastings home tour. Here we are in Joyce’s lovely lovely kitchen and I found so much beauty within these four walls, that the other rooms will have to follow on later throughout the week. I was lucky enough to meet Joyce through Rose and after hearing that her home was filled with lots of amazing things collected from far and wide I had to see it, before I even had a peek I thought it would be something you would want to see and I was not wrong. Arriving at the red brick house on an ancient Old Town street, I could only guess at the wonder inside and once through the door my eyes nearly popped out, white washed walls, gorgeous wallpaper, raggedy potted Hydrangeas and two fluffy cats, one soft grey and one cream that just happened match the decor perfectly.
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Remember these? My favourite jewellery box edition this year-two pairs of earrings from Petra Collection’s Etsy boutique. I love their bright stones and gold settings, I had been searching for this kind of thing for ages so literally struck gold when I found them. It looks as though the whole weekend is going to be a wash out, so to brighten it, lovely Stefania of Petra Collection is offering my readers 10% off any purchases until the 30th of July, just click through to her store using the banner in my side bar and use the offer code LS10OFF to get your discount. Outside there may be grey skies and wet pavements but indoors you can be a bejewelled princess. I am in love with the silk pompom bracelet pictured.
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