current crush: hand stitched butterflies

There are makers whose work I like. And there are some makers whose work I love. Anything by Viv of Hens Teeth falls definitely into the latter category. My current crush is her hand stitched butterflies, made from vintage Suffolk puffs … Continue reading

all wrapped up

Wrapping gifts is something that, for most of us, can be a bit of an afterthought. You buy a present for someone and even if you’ve spent ages choosing it, if you’re like me you’ll probably be rummaging in a cupboard … Continue reading

rhapsody in clay

Just a quick post, as I’m off out in a bit for a rare bit of socialising. I’m writing this with a glass of wine in hand (well, on the table beside me) just to get me in the mood. … Continue reading

prints charming

Anyone would think that I’m obsessed by prints. I’m not, honest – I just seem to keep spotting nice ones. Like these, from Methane Studios. Obviously, these two in particular caught my eye. There are lots more prints in their … Continue reading

land of lovely

It’s funny, things floating about the internet sometimes enter your consciousness and you hardly even realise it. I know I have spotted the odd illustration by Flora Chang before, but until yesterday, when I discovered her blog and Etsy shop, I hadn’t quite … Continue reading

little bags of lovely

I don’t really own a lot of makeup. But I do have a few little cosmetic essentials that I like to keep to hand. These little bags made by Ella since OSix would be perfect to put them in. And … Continue reading