Sunday, 31 May 2009

paper bouquet . paper anniversary

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

Saturday, 23 May 2009

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

isabellas art - shadow puppets

isabellas art for gorgeous shadow puppets
.. just imagine all the stories you could tell with
these delightful shadow puppets at isabella's art
"guardian of springtime"

dee dee triplett's art dolls

dee dee triplett art doll"delicate balance"
art dolls by dee dee triplett
artist in residence at the john c.campbell folk school

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