Ludo . . .

" Labyrinth" is one of my most favoutite of films

so i was extremely pleased to find

this lovely "ludo"

by fairy spit

Hobbit Play House . . .

the cutest play home

a tiny hobbit house

from

Fran Bishop Designs

Origami Hearts . . .

tiniest origami hearts

from

Bohemian Summer

Pam de Groot . . .

i love the vibrant colours

used by Australian fibre artist

Pam de Groot

who is inspired by

the colours & forms of nature.

See also her blog here

Book of art . . .

most incredible book origami

from

book of art

Porcelain dutch hearts . . .

porcelain hearts

decorated with traditional dutch delft technique

by

Harriet Damave

i do love blue china!

Beauty & the Beast . . .

"Beauty and the Beast"

from a collection of works titled

"myths of ancient Greece"

by Russian srtist

Alexander Voronkov

enameled hearts . . .

ox original art

Cara Barer . . .

Book Sculptures

" a photography picture book

with a tale of the demise of

the printed word as we know it. . "

by

Cara Barer

virtually flick through her book

here

Trevor Leat . . .

Willow sculpture by

Trevor Leat

he creates, amongst many other things

giant sculptures for festivals

including our own local

"wickerman" festival

celtic wall hangings . . .

based on Celtic Art,

these wondeful wooden wall hangings

by

Jack Dolan

handmade hats . . .

adorable cuteness

from

sweet pea toad tots

* * *
its worth a pop over just for a smile

see luck o the irish!!

Box of Tricks . . .

Tiny, delicately stitched "inchies" from

Box of Tricks

see Yvonne's blog here
she layers silk, embroidery & beads to make

wonderful pieces of textile jewellery too.

Happy New Year . . .

perfect paper sculpture by

Jeff Nishinaka

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I am back to share much more loveliness!

I hope a good christmas was had by all,

Wishing a Happy New Year to you

wherever you may be

x x x

Merry Christmas . . .

Hello Folks . . .

I am back from travels to far flung corners

catching up at last.

* * *

I want to say a huge thank you to all my lovely readers,

for your messages, support & for encouragement.

May you all find peace & happiness this coming winter solstice

may the new year bring you joy

and all your dreams come true

With love

ruthie

x x x

(design by me)

tiny foxes . . .

tiny foxes

from

beauty spot

from Kiev, in the Ukraine

Moon Hare . . .

by

Ivan Clark

ice lanterns . . .

christmas ice lanterns

to make
here

Marco Magro . . .

the ethereal jewellery of

Marco Magro

and here

though his shop is closed

until the end of December

christmas stockings . . .

Christmas stockings are a must

these beauties by

Jenny Fur Douglas

Troy Dugas . . .

amazing art work

by

Troy Dugas

made from product labels

beautiful

a closer peep is well worth it

to see all the detail

love & abundance . . .

a silver pomegranate

symbolizing love, fertility & abundance

from

winged lion

Emery & Cie . . .

beds for dreamers

from

Emery & Cie

and so much more

fabrics, quilts, wallpapers . . .

Metamorphosis . . .

Love this animation Metamorphosis

from Glenn Marshall on Vimeo.

bringing nature in . . .

handcrafted letters

in pussy willow, lavender, caspea and more

from

Katie Leigh

glass igloos . . .

oh to stay in a glass igloo

and sleep under the stars

at

Kakslauttenen

or a snow igloo, log cabin, turf chamber

paper lanterns to make . . .

perfect paper lanterns

to make

bunny coats . . .

the sweetest

bunny coats

from

In the wishing wood

gingerbread canes . . .

gingerbread candy canes

(organic too)

and lots of other delicious goodies

at

Andies speciality sweets

faerie wear . . .

so many wonderful fae costumes

on this site

firefly Path

beautiful photography too!