El-Fima

Lime, propolis, lavender and chamomile

Heather, juniper, pine and fir 

Rose-hips, jasmine, lemon and orange-blossom

Filled with natural herbs and spices

Oley Elfimova's (El-Fima) beautiful soft sculptures must smell divine!

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 Please don't forget to enter my giveaway!

Fresh Talent: Chloe Giordano

22 years old, an illustrator, "avid reader, history lover and dreadful knitter",

 Bristol-based UWE graduate Chloe Giordano sure knows how to embroider 

a beautiful book cover.

In fact, her "One Hundred Years of Solitude" cover has been shortlisted for this year's Penguin Design Awards 

(winners to be announced in June 22nd).

I've fallen in love with her handmade soft sculptures, of course, and can't wait until she starts selling her work in her etsy shop.

Chloe Giordano

Remember the name, I think she'll go far.

It's Cool to be Square

W.I.P. by Jessica Quinn

You know what?

It's Colour My Monday

And it's cool to be square.

 So smile! Go on, you can do it!

 

Bonne semaine à tous !

Give Me Three #7

   

I love handmade soft toys.

These small farm animals caught my eye the other day.

Have a look at FF Design's shop via her beautiful blog.

 Black and white eye candy with an occasional, soothing touch of colour.

Off the beaten track, where I like to wander...

Tiny & Little #2

 Seahorses by Kirsty Elson

My Image of The Day.

I love Kirsty Elson's work, she's a woman of many talents.

I was so pleased to include her seahorses in my contribution to the latest issue of the Australian online children's magazine Tiny & Little. If you recall, issue no. 2 is based on the beautiful theme of Slow Childhood with a focus on boys.

It's over here, 

Take your time,

& Enjoy!

Liza Rendina Soft Sculpture Giveaway

I'd like you to meet Noisette

A handmade felt bunny friend of mine.

She looks rather dapper

With her yellow dicky-bow so fine.

She's got a great pair of legs Noisette

They seem to go up and up so far.

She likes spots, colour and pom-poms

Like every other Little Star.

Liza Rendina makes the most beautiful felt animal soft creatures, all unique, crafted from vintage and recycled fabric.

Each creature in Liza's Little Stars Collection

Comes in an organdy bag with the animal's name.

Entirely handmade and one-of-a-kind

Her Little Stars will add a beautiful decorative touch to any home.

I've featured Liza's soft sculptures before. I really love her eye for colour and detail, in addition to the theatrical nature of her work.

Have a look at Liza's website, blog and etsy shop and I'm sure you'll be as smitten as I am.

If you would like a chance to win this handmade Noisette bunny generously offered by Liza Rendina Creations:

 

1) Leave me a comment below (making sure to leave me an email address)

2) Spread the news via twitter, facebook or any other means and you will get two names in the hat (make sure you let me know).

3) 'Like' Liza on Facebook, if you use this social network, and you will get two names in the hat (make sure you let me know).

This giveaway runs until Friday 22nd of April at 6 pm, CET

I will announce the winner the same evening.

Good Luck!

 Si vous voulez une chance de gagner ce lapin appelé Noisette,  offert par Liza Rendina Creations, laissez-moi une commentaire. Vous avez deux chances si vous relayez l'info par twitter, facebook, ou tout autre réseau. Deux chances également si vous aimez  ("Like") Liza sur Facebook. N'oubliez pas de me laisser un email. 

Merci, et bonne chance !

Have a great weekend!