Sunday 31 May 2009

paper bouquet . paper anniversary

perfect origami by emma tysoe
perfect for that 1st "paper" anniversary
happy anniversary Mr O x

Friday 22 May 2009

driftwood displays . . .

. . . whilst away we took long walks on deserted beaches . . . so when i came across this today
beautiful arrangements using driftwood

and twisted twigs, it bought back lovely memories

see here for other arrangement ideas too!

Sunday 17 May 2009

cal lane - cut steel works

steel works by cal lane

. . . for gardening in style? opposites & contradictions
in the steel cut work of cal lane

Friday 15 May 2009

Wednesday 13 May 2009

two left hands & minature crows

two left hands & minature crows my lass discovered this lovely blog
it was there i found my way to these sweet wee folk
. . . .also some fascinating crow lore here

for a wee while . . .

me and my three illustration by ruthie . . . . away adventuring for a wee while . . .
the joy of scheduled posts means
i can leave you lovely things whilst i am gone.
x x x
"me & my three" by me ruthie

apple tree bed. . .

fantasy bed called under the apple tree by attila design . . . even the name of this bed is delicious
"under the apple tree" by attila design

Tuesday 12 May 2009

pom love . . .

delicate pom poms by pom love for our veryown wedding last may
i made huge delicate pom poms to decorate our wee village hall
so when i came across pom love it bought back wonderful memories

eastern influence at bokja . . . .

eastern influence at bokja - see decor8 blog sumptuous eastern influence at bokja
delicious pattern & colour

Thursday 7 May 2009

felt works at motley mutton

felt mice at motley mutton
these are the cute kind of mice that i dont mind
(unlike the ones that found a way into the kitchen drawer
and chewed the beautiful old embroidered cloths that grandma made)
handmade felt mice by

to make - photo lanterns

perfect for dreamy summer evenings in the garden
learn how to make these beautiful
photo lanters over on decor8

Saturday 2 May 2009

castles & galleons . . .


imagination can go wild with these wooden pieces

swings made for dreaming. . .

the moon swing
"a quiet and majestic place to rest"
the Lily swing inspired by the
"stargazer lily's gentle and graceful curves"

Friday 1 May 2009

faerie homes





i adore dolls houses & all things minature
visit the amazingly talented
tatiana & her faerie factory for beautiful inspiration
**
here are her hints on turning a dolls house into a faerie home

sea creatures jewelry . . .



living so close to the sea as i do these
delicate creatures are inspiring indeed