Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

Oh yes, it's one of those days when I have a song for every post...bear with me!

Two lovely vintage summery puzzles to brighten up your home!

Wooden Donkey

Le Soleil

Miss Sunny

The sun has got his hat on
Hip-hip-hip-hooray!
The sun has got his hat on,
He's coming out today.

( I know, nearly 44 gone 4...)

Bonjour !
First day of the Summer Hols and it looks like the sun is here to stay!
Happy Monday!

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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

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Etsy Finds - TigerLuxe

Sparkle and Spin by Ann and Paul Rand, first edition copy (1957)

Vintage graphic flower ribbon

Tigerluxe

REcreate

REcreate
Interior Design & Extra Ordinary Recycled Furniture by South African Designer
Katie Thompson

New from Old
Functional from Useless
Quirky from Mundane

A unique, fun and inspiring range of furniture, lighting and interior accessories made from discarded junk.

Recycling at it's best.
I love it!

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Say it with Flowers

Just poppin' in quickly to see if you're all enjoying your weekend, I hope so.
We went to the local market at Sommières this morning, which was lovely, and now it's sieste time. It's hot, the cicadas are whirring loudly and the shutters are closed tight.

I thought you'd like this pretty bunch of flowers
Cheap and cheerful - keep you smilin' all year long!

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Allistair Burt

In keeping with the nautical theme in my previous post, I'd like to introduce you to Glasgow-based Allistair Burt's wooden Ship's Crew. Handpainted in acrylic, this Captain, First Mate, Mechanic, Cook, Cabin Boy, Ship's Dog and Sea Gull would look lovely on display in a boy's room, and would make a very special gift.
Allistair has both an etsy and a folksy shop, selling some original Scottish brand prints, books and other wooden dolls (you might like George and the Dragons too).