Paper and Print

Knitting girl card from Uponafold*

A new screenprint and shop from Guusje's Appeltaart

Blom - a new flower set from Jurianne Matter

Beautiful, minimal paper blocks from Uponafold

Letterpress House Kit from 1Canoe2*

Sleeping foxes, a new print by Dee Beale

Full moon card /lightshade from Uponafold

A new bird design from Roddy and Ginger


Hope you're all enjoying your weekend!
A few recent paper and print finds - spring is in the air (online at least, it's snowing here today!)
Check out Uponafold - one of the nicest paper/stationery shops I've ever seen

Back with giveway shortly :)

* via uppercase

** via handmade charlotte

By the way

Winter Doves by Dee Beale

Christmas Tree design by Jane Foster

Felt dove brooches by Jane Foster

Crazy Peacock print by Roddy and Ginger

Three of my favourite British artists have been busy creating some new bird prints. Be sure to check them out!

Give me five

Vintage gas station sign from 26 Olive Street

For those of you who've been waiting to see Famille Summerbelle's new London and Paris maps in London bus red and sage green, look no further:

Aren't they gorgeous? These fabulous paper-cut map prints are available as of today, and I'm pleased as punch to have won London in red in their July colour competition. Merci mille fois Julie !

Roddy & Ginger have just added a new colourway to their hugely-popular little owls range. This signed hand screen-printed gem now comes in chocolate/olive, chocolate/blue and chocolate/spruce (soft blue grey) and is available here and here.


If you're looking for fun, high-quality wallpaper with an edge for your boys' bedrooms UK company Paperboy Wallpaper have just launched a fantastic dya-think-e-saurus range in three colourways.



The first part of their boy-centric collection can be bought exclusively from notonthehighstreet (a definite must-visit site if you've never been!) and the full collection will be available soon on their website. One to watch out for, me thinks!

I have recently discovered Ruth Green's work and I'm smitten! Based in Birmingham in the UK, Ruth trained in textile design and boasts an impressive portfolio of screenprints, linocuts, etchings and oil on paper works. Beautiful, simple and timeless pieces.


Last but by no means least, South Africa-based Jesse Breytenbach, or Jezze, sells gorgeous blockprinted fabrics and cotton tape in her etsy shop Jezze Prints. Check out here ceramic and embroidered brooches at this address too.

C is for Cushion

Emma - vintage paper doll cushion by Chocolate Creative

I don't know if you've noticed but there are some really great cushions around at the moment. What better way to add a splash of colour to a sofa or an original, quirky touch to a minimalist decor? Here's a selection of some of my old time faves and new found treasures for young and old alike. Go on, indulge yourself!

Vintage designer cushions by Jane Foster

Folkdance cushion by Roddy & Ginger

Three fantastic cushions from the very talented Helena Carrington

A selection of cushions from Bonjour mon coussin

I also love Serendipity's BlaBla cushions - go take a look for yourself, you'll love this fabulous French shop for kids.

Love it!

I was admiring Virginia Johnson's (of Roddy&Ginger fame) chalkboard wall the other day over at OpenHouse. I thought it might work well in our kitchen too, we'll have to see...

Then I came across this idea over at Tea for Joy, originally found via Ideal Home's blog HomeShoppingSpy


This chalkboard calendar looks great! If you're interested in having a go at home, look here.

Roddy & Ginger

Here's some more of that Mediterranean sunshine I promised you, something evocative of holidays in Cadaques, Figueras or Girona, of intense heat, colourful markets, olive trees, long naps in the hamac and fiestas. Can you hear the cicadas?
Roddy & Ginger's new Sardana and Siesta designs are beautiful, once again. Inspired by a family home in Catalonia, these Spanish village screenprints are bright, cheerful and fun. They come in two colourways (orange/tan or dark teal/olive) and are available to frame or as cushion covers in natural linen or canvas.
Now, where did I put my espadrilles?