4 x 6

She's got hers

Now, he's got his

4 x 6 ft

"Bog standard" but oh so special

Small is beautiful

And stylish

And inspiring

I want a shed!

The Bucket Tree

Artemis and Nao always find such wonderful things!

They've just updated their online vintage shop The Bucket Tree, and I spotted some lovely decorative objects for kids. Why not pick something for boys for a change?

The Bucket Tree

Enjoy!

Five Faves #16

Sathya Ranjana - Deep Woods

Time for my Five Faves folks!
Hope you enjoy browsing these links.
There's lots to explore this week - some new shops, some new artwork & some old-time favourites.

Allez - Off we go!

1) Favourite Toy

Giraffe on wheels from Piou's new shop neest


2) Favourite Object

Vintage spoon in a glass test-tube - Thé dansant *

3) Favourite Vehicles

Bread boards from Snug (see also Domestic Candy)

4) Favourite Drawing

Lad with a Paper Hat - Graça Brohm**

5) Favourite Atmosphere

Artemis's shed at night

* via
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Small is Beautiful

Aren't these photographs inspiring?

Artemis has just finished decorating ...

her garden shed

for weaving and sewing

Now, that's what I call creative flair!

I'm only half-surprised though.

If you visit this couple's award-winning online vintage shop,
The Bucket Tree
take a look at their beautiful jewellry, sold in London and Tokyo
and follow Artemis' blog
you'll know exactly what I mean.
Oodles of talent, lots of hard work and a great sense of humour

Love it !

Versatility

Let's Play print by Binth

Take a pack of cards, tap it, unwrap it and play

Beautiful set of rooster design playing cards from Centuryfinds

or frame a few of them

6 vintage 50s "Futuristic" Old Maid cards from divinedebrisvintage

Two complete decks of blackstone playing cards with cute wooden dolls, boys and girls from ricracandbuttons

or decorate your home with them

Hanging Christmas cards and garland made by Artemis

Keep your teens busy with them

Craft activity spotted on Ohdeedoh

Tell a tale with them

"Affairs of the Heart", an illustrated, narrative poem by Fiona Blair incorporating heart idioms and the language of playing cards to tell the tale of a lonesome queen

and use them to help those in need

Thereza Rowe's contribution to Shelter's House of Cards exhibition,
a limited edition of cards designed by 53 artists available here