Thursday, 16 February 2012

Drawing The Line






Drawing the line,
Paring down,
Keeping minimal,
It can be fun!

Images:

Vintage coat hanger (sold sadly) - Bellalula, via
Vintage Bambi magazine rack - Bestwel Hip
Vintage glove and sock stretchers - Dentwood
Vintage John Risley Barstools - Archive Vintage / Antiquesvia


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Craft Inspiration: The Owl and The Pussy Cat







Miles is a builder, a maker, an inventor, and always seems to find the perfect object to craft something new (yesterday we came back from this beautiful place armed with a selection of Medieval daggers with pinecone handles made from broken olive tree branches...). Nature is his favourite playground, thank goodness (we live in the country), so he rarely gets bored or needs to be entertained.

Having said that, I think it's nice to have a few craft activities at hand for rainy days and parties. I have started collecting ideas on pinterest, and I'm always on the look out for new, simple craft sets for my shop and personal use.

I came across these pretty DIY sewing and boat sets over at the Poppytalk Handmade Pre-Spring Market the other day.  Made by The Owl & The Pussy Cat, they're certainly eye-catching, affordable and straightforward to use. I love the sweet beginner's sewing kits in particular.

One to bookmark if you like something different with a natural aesthetic, I think so anyway.





Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Mother



My children are on holiday for two weeks.
I am enjoying our long walks, baking sessions and lie-ins...




New York, New York




Justine has the best eye for paper finds.
Just look what she's added to her beautiful shop today
Love!


via Twitter



Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Shop Update







Lots more vintage and modern books, toys, posters and magazines coming soon.





Swans & Sheep





Well, they're big-eared lambs actually but very sweet, all the same.
More recycling inspiration from the ever-so creative Fraleise.


 

Lydia, Oh Lydia...





So simple, so beautiful, I love Lydia Crook's papercuts.

Happy St Valentine's Day!