Window shopping

I've been feeling unwell today and so after work and a sleep on the sofa I thought I'd try and cheer myself up by going on line window shopping.  There's so many things I would love to buy for my new house but most will have to wait, so window shopping it is for now.  

Below are a few of the pieces of art I've been eyeing up for some time.

Dandelion Clock - By Charlie's Hand

Chihuahua and Sara portrait - Holli

Bunny Rabbit Print - Corella Design

A little love today

Do you like Valentines Day?  I have very mixed feelings about it and the card at the bottom right of this collection says it all for me.  One thing I do love is all the pretty goodies that are available to buy for that special someone.  These are a few of my Valentine inspired Etsy favourites, although i'm not sure my special someone would want these; they're a bit girlie for him :)

Images via Etsy - From top
Coramantic
Michelle Hans
Grimme
The Lonely Heart
Little Brown Pen
sabahnur
Cotton Bird Design
Charlene Precious
Row House 14

In the mix

Sorting sequins out has inspired me to make this treasury from some of my recent favourites over at Etsy, a combination of colour and tones.

Fruit love notes

How sweet are these little fruit stickers found over at the twig and thistle store on Etsy.  With Valentines day not too far away, I have started to think of designs and ideas for new goodies with romance in mind.  With everywhere covered in red and pink hearts I'm trying to think of something that little bit different.
What do you like to see at valentines day?

Midnight Dreams

I always seem to have so many ideas going round in my head that often nothing becomes of them because I'm overwhelmed.  Earlier this week I spent a night trying to sleep but instead had thoughts and ideas running wild in my brain.  When I'm feeling like this I find myself browsing the internet and reading my favourite blogs or just creating a treasury to try and put these ideas into some sort of order.  This evening, after completing a commission I was working on, I made this new treasury.  Not only does it help with my creative overload but it's also named in honour of my sleepless night and it features some beautiful items found over at Etsy.

Grey Days Inspiration

A dull, grey day has left me feeling very miserable indeed. Do you ever have one of those days where you want to be creative but aren't able to motivate yourself to actually do anything? Well that's me today. So after spending several hours sitting looking grumpy I decided to make a couple of treasuries over at Etsy, I feel better about having not achieved anything practical and look at it as inspiration, in the same way you make mood boards. Take a closer look here and here.

November Nights

I haven't made a treasury for a while, I think mainly because my computer was being a pain and not working properly. So now I've had it fixed I thought i'd have a play around with some of my Etsy favourites.

I think now I should go and finish off any final bits ready for tomorrows fair at Rawlins College, Quorn and stop this playing about.

At last we're open

Finally I have got round to updating my Etsy shop and my NEW Folksy shop. I will try and update it as often as possible. I hope you like what you see!

image via mmdesignoffice

Sunshine dreaming

A weekend of music, fun and camping has left me dreaming of pretty things and sunshine. Here are some of the things inspiring me today.

Peace and serenity

This weekend i've been drawn towards these gentle images over at Etsy, they have such a peaceful and romantic feel to them don't you think?

What's been inspiring you lately?

leather and wood

What a week it's been. No work, just lots of time spent with friends and family, eating, drinking and enjoying the sunshine. It was also nice to be able to spend time making without a deadline hanging over my head.
I've just spent the last half an hour looking at lovely leather and wooden goodies on Etsy and making a treasury from my finds.

A touch of love

Another beautiful weekend has come to an end. Have you been doing lots and enjoying the sunshine?
I've spent most of my time indoors being creative, or at least trying to be. I'm in the process of helping my friend with wedding invitations, trying to get the shops organised and myself ready for upcoming fairs. A week off work next week will hopefully give me the chance to get everything sorted along with spending time with friends and family and generally enjoying myself.
I have managed, eventually, to create a pretty treasury and thought i'd share a few of the items with you here. Click on the image to go and see it in full. I seem to be having loads of problems with Etsy lately, either the page wont load or I can't see any of the images. I've checked all my computer settings and everything seems fine. Does anyone else have the same problems?

Grey with a splash of pink

Still feeling very sorry for myself so I thought i'd try and cheer myself up by making a treasury, the colours seems to represent my mood quite well.

Click on the image to go and see the treasury and look at all the beautiful items more closely.

Pretty in pink

I love this time of year.

The sun has finally started to peep out, filling the day with a warm glow, this instantly makes me feel so much happier. The other thing about this time of year that I love is everything is starting to come to life. The first flowers of the year, the leaves on the trees beginning to bud but my favourite of all, the blossom. It has such a romantic feel to it, don't you think? Apparently the Japanese Cherry blossom or Sakura, symbolises love and affection amongst other things.

I've put together this collection of spring inspired Etsy goodies from a recent treasury, click here to see the entire treasury and all the items.

The witching hour

I've just spent the last few hours searching the internet for inspiration. Having been dissapointed and not found what I was looking for I decided to make a treasury, this is always inspiring and fun.

Time to relax

Sorry i've been gone so long but i've had nothing exciting to share with you over the last week or so, but i'm back and have some lovely Etsy goodies to show off to you. I love the greys, blues and natural colours, they have such a relaxing feel to them don't you think?

Cute house shoes - Leninka
Beautiful handstiched leather journal - Odelae
Pretty bike print - Skippy Designs
Flower beanbag bookends - Dede Etsy shop
Sea Urchine - TCapone Photo
Snug felted slippers - ing00te
When I think of winter mornings print - Sick Feet
Message in a bottle - Perriwinkle Prints
Pretty little vintage gold hairpin - Sumikoshop

I've been finding some fantastic shops via the 'suggested shops' in my etsy favorites section; i'm loving it!

A glimpse of sunshine

It's the weekend again and that means it's time for me to share with you some more of my finds from the week. With the grey weather gradually dissapearing and the sun creaping out more frequently I thought i'd use those colours as inspiration.

Popping lemon earrings by Tara Lea Smith
Pretty little beach huts by Helena Carrington
Circle scarf by Sweet Nature Designs
Burlap pillow by brand new etsy shop Casa Bean Design
A bit of Paris by Artquirk
Starburst notecards by LandMdesignworks
Titanium ring by Titanium Knights
Birdhouse silhouette purse by MsPIGGii
Into the mystic by Honey Tree

I'm off to enjoy my Friday evening but will try and get back over the weekend with more pretty things to share.

A little bit late

I know I promised you a little mid week loveliness but i'm sorry, it's a bit late.

Once again i've been spotting loads of gorgeous things on Etsy and thought i'd share them with you.

My Girl wears Chanel - Danny Roberts
Love in the rain - Kristy Bee
Postcup - Bailey doesn't bark
Industrial bud vase - Old crow farm
Grey rose necklace - Tamar
Stardust petal earrings - Jaros Designs
Love pears - Lapomme
Little lamb - Sweet pea toad tots
Chinatown Los Angeles - Sixth and main

Enjoy the weekend. x

Too good to be true

I knew it was too good to be true, three posts in one day last weekend and nothing since. Well i'm back now and have brought you more goodies from the land of Etsy and Folksy to share with you.

Hats never seem to suit me but I do love this slouchy grey hat from love and knit.
Pretty Hydrangeas by the Gingham Owl.
You have to check out all the cut cuddlies at Timor, I love this bunny.
Still desperate for some warmth and sunshine but a trip to the seaside would be enough. Normandy beach huts by Magalerie.
Beautiful enameled bracelets by Vintage Chick Designs.
Lino print cards by Mange Print over at Folksy.
This sketchbook from msquaredesign would be just the inspiration I need at the minute to draw.
This is such a sweet little illustration by Pretty Little Thieves, cool shop name too don't you think.
And finally cute flower heart magnets by the incredibly talented Charlotte Hupfield Ceramics.

Another bit of window shopping done for a week but I will try and be back with other exciting things in a few days.

Enjoy the final few hours of the weekend and i'll see you back here soon.

happy weekend

At last the weekend has arrived and today I thought i'd share with you some of my recent Etsy finds.

I so want these rustic leather journals by KarleighJae to write the novel i've always dreamed of writing.
I love how striking the colours on this Rooster print are by amberalexander. It would brighten up any plain wall.
Lacasadecoto's crochet floor cushions are stunning and everyone needs a pouffe in their house don't they?
Kellyemeraldhart's vintage blanket is perfect to snuggle up under on these chilly evenings.
Cute little matchbook style notepads by PipingHotPapers.
3GIRLSandagoat create beautiful papergoods and these Merry Mistletoe gift tags are no exception.
More paper goodies by RueRenee, i'm loving these dotty notecards.
Gorgeous quilt, what more can I say, by southerncharmquilts.
And finally this wooden cabinet by FrenchByDesign would sit perfectly in my living room.

I hope you have a very happy weekend, mine is going to be spent making in front of the fire, that's my plan at least.