Sigh

I need not say more.


Check out Nadinoo's lovely creations. From their 09 / 10 collections.

So me - in my head!

More lovely products

Check out Uncommon


I want, I want.

No, I REALLY want.

More Illustration Love

There is a pattern forming here. 
I am in love with illustration. I think it is mixed with envy too. I can't draw. I am an appreciator only. That is why art history was my thing at University.

Meet Catherine Campbell. Melbourne based (have I mentioned that Melbourne is my favourite city in the world?). 

Diamond Pullovers

In the Pines

Meet Catherine's Blog here. Meet her Etsy Shop here.

I love this post - her honesty and insight are lovely.

Illustration Love

One of my favourite blogs, Creature Comforts, featured the work of Cecilia Carlstedt a couple of weeks ago.

I found her illustration intoxicating. I don't say that lightly. There is something mysterious, seductive, at times confronting. I love the palatte she uses. I love her style.

Check out some of my favourites below, but check out her online portfolio here.

These are cool!

Wall decor that is a little bit different!

Made from Wool Felt - ninety pieces stitched together to create these really cool wall art pieces. Found on Etsy and made by LilacSaloon. Thanks to Happiness Is for pointing me in the directing of LilacSaloon.

The skinny..

Heather Moore is a South African Illustrator, Designer and Online Editor. It seems that she can do anything, well!

I cam across Skinny La Minx via Decor8 and I can't wait to get my hot little mitts on one of her pieces - I don't really mind what it is - the teatowels are pretty cool and so are the purses... actually the cushions are pretty amazing too.

Check out her website, blog and Etsy store. 

Marvel over her wonderful products below.

Cloud Birds Smock Dress Dress

Colt circles tea towel

Lava Cushion

Orla Purse

There are loads more products on show at her website. I recommend you pop over there toot suite!

Sx

Monday Morning Pretties

What a way to start the week. Something pretty for you to gaze at and wonder which outfit you could wear this with. I want all of them.

From London based A Alicia Handmade Accessories. Check out her Etsy Shop and her Facebook 'like' page. She also has a 'Wedding shop' over at big cartel. 

Red Riding Hood Bow and Blossom Brooch

Orange contrast corsage brooch

Black and Blue knot necklace - organic jersey

Large Nude/Scarlett printed bow - organic fair trade cotton

All lovely, all wearable. Which one do I want first?


Have a great Monday
Sx

Things I am loving...

I am feeling the love today.

Have you visited Lovely Clusters? You should you know!

Check out a couple of my favourites!

Looking forward to Summer - Curated by sumikoshop

Fresh - Curated by trocotaria

Other things I am loving:

1. A Craft Affair - I am so excited to be heading to Christchurch to have a stall at A Craft Affair (formerly Craft 2.0). So much Craft Action happens in Christchurch and I am keen to meet some of the lovely CHC based crafters - in real life - and see all of their wonderful products. I feel very privileged to be given the opportunity! But... where do I start with getting ready??

2. Anything from The Great Collective Dairy - Especially the Black Plum and Apple Crumble Yoghurt but the skinny cottage is also up there... Actually ALL OF IT - GO BUY SOME NOW!

3. Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom. This is on HIGH Rotate. Man that woman can sing and write songs. Brilliant.

4. The wonderful illustrations and blog of Tabitha Emma. The one below titled

"I don't know you". This is one to check out.

5. The weather today. After a week of sickness for the whole household, it has been lovely to enjoy the fine and sunny weather with some homemade scones. 

Hope you are having a lovely day out there wherever you are.

Sxx

I feel a coat coming on....

The weather changed last week. Subtle change. Has made me start thinking of Coats. I love coats. To tell the truth, I prefer winter. I like to be warm. But I prefer it to be cold and for me to warm up. I don't really do this summer heat very well. Strange isn't it. Anyway, I started thinking of Coats. I found these. Do you like them?

First Mate - Anthropologie

Country Trench Coat - Forever 21 Twist

Bubble Coat - Twelve by Twelve (F21)

Karen Walker - Hi There Winter Collection 2010

Modcloth - Heather Grey

Modcloth - Heartfelt












Craft Love

Sx

Whimsy - an odd or fanciful notion

Such Pretty Things

The Dolly Mama

Sweet William

Such Pretty Things

Such Pretty Things

Andrea Judit

Ms Vanda 

Devilish Cupcakes

S Alex Maier

Dreamy Love

Its Valentine's soon. I have never been big on Valentines, but then I don't count myself as very romantic (The poor Husband...). But I understood the heartlifiting thing that is romance when I saw this item in this Etsy Shop.

It is a strangely simple, effective and beautiul idea and I think would make the most romantic valentine, much more so than flowers and chocolate or teddybears holding hearts (sorry if this is what you do at Valentines - it is just not my thing).

You supply the sentiments and they handwrite the valentine. In the style of Jane Austen, they fold and seal the envelope.

It is something special indeed.

Alas they were not available in this part of the world - well I haven't ask if they would send international - but me thinks it may be too late to get one hear anyway?

Craft AND Valentine Love

Sx