Hello lovelies! Today I have the best Monday mood-boost accessories!
If your work entails data processing and you really dislike graphs and charts, these cheerful 'round the corner' magnets by StudioFludd are sure to brighten up your work space and transform the way you look at pie-charts forever.
Check out their Flickr photostream for more goodies.
Happy Monday ;)
This little treasure has been on my 'to-blog-about' list for quite some time now. So today I decided to bunk it up straight to the top (and it goes right onto my wishlist too), just because it really makes me chuckle and I'm sure it will make you smile too! :)
Storm in a teacup is a literal rendition that plays homage to the popular idiom. John Lumbus's kinetic design is a feast to the eyes and soul. Available at Laikingland, in collaboration with Royal Delft and The New English.
Have a great weekend!
Today I love this delicate papercut from mrYen's Etsy shop
Nothing makes a product more appealing than great packaging. Don't you agree?! I often find that while a lot of cosmetic products deliver in terms of quality and performance, most of them lack in terms of good packaging which troubles me to no end. I mean, someone was actually paid to design the package yet the package serve no more than it's functional purpose, having no (or very little) aesthetic value. Which makes me wonder- is dull design cheaper than pretty design? Or is it just a question of taste? And wouldn't you rather pay a bit extra just to have beautiful packaging that brighten up your life and can be used again?
Well, one thing is certain- since I discovered MOR cosmetics, I have been head over heels in love with their stunning products and I would like nothing more than having them gracing my space.
Clockwise from the top: 1. Lip Delight green tea/ honeysuckle /sorbet lip balm 2. Nordica- FREIA body scrub 3. Nordica FREIA hand & body lotion 4. Nordica FREIA lip balm 5. Nordica FREIA bath essence.
Clockwise from top left: 1. Nordica- DALA hand & body lotion 2. Nordica- DALA triple milled soap 3. Nordica- DALA body oil 4. My Sweet Napolitan- soapette gift set 5. Emporium- white hydrangea body butter.
Have a wonderful weekend! xo
Hello lovelies! The weather has been so kind to us lately and I couldn't be happier right now. Ah! glorious spring! Every year I am amazed at the transformation of London and its people around this time of year. The trees are bursting with brilliant blossom and all of a sudden heads are raise high, eyes brighten up and smiles are spread all around. The bars are full of chatty crowds spilling onto the pavements and even the cab drivers seem to be more relaxed (and dare I say even courteous on the road). I truly LOVE London in springtime!
Spring is also the time to brighten and freshen up your home and I just love these unique illustrated cushions from online shop envelop for a quick, easy and affordable way to instantly spruce up any space.
1. Carnival 2. Strawberry Swirl 3. Fly Away Peter 4. Three Boats 5. Abstract Owl
1. Little
Blue Day 2. City View 3. Woolly Bear 4. Hatch 5. Bear Hugs
Visit envelope.eu for dozens more cushion designs, as well as tote bags, place mats, aprons and more.
Enjoy!
Hello Lovelies! Thanks for visiting this semi-neglected blog even when my posts have been reduced to once in a blue moon... I must say, I miss blogging regularly, but since I always put my heart and soul into everything I do, my studies have really taken up the majority of my time and energy over the last couple of months. But it is totally worth it!
I love the course and I love my new friends and I love how much I learn every single day! The only thing that could make me happier at this point is finding more time to blog...
Well, with the first term finishing in just a couple of weeks, my overall feeling is that I'm getting better at handling the workload, so *fingers crossed* next term will see me devoting more time to inspire*inspire! So watch this space :)
In the mean time, I shall leave you with these brilliant games and Hanukkah essentials from Jonathan Adler:
Also, to check out what's on SALE click here.
Enjoy!
Whether you're already thinking about your holiday shopping or just looking for stylish gifts, look no further than this lovely online boutique, by French sisters Elodie (BODIE) and Karine (FOU):
images via bodieandfou.com
Full of goodies from bath products, kitchenware and home accessories to furniture, wallpaper and treasures for kids, this gorgeous boutique makes shopping for gifts a real treat.
Enjoy!
Sometimes, art can be found in the most unexpected places...
These beautiful designs are just a few of my personal favorites, from a selection of 101 brilliant and joy-inducing tea towels from the online shop To Dry For.
The brainchild of Oxford-based duo, Sally Gough and Dave Emery, ToDryFor offers a fantastic range of eye-pleasing tea towels that would add a spot of quirkiness to your kitchen and a little bit of fun to the, otherwise rather dull chore of dish-drying.
The vibrant designs can be just as well framed and hanged on the kitchen wall. Not to mention, they would make for a lovely, lightweight, low cost gift (with prices ranging between £7.50 -£11.50) that you could easily send in the post!
With commissioned work from Rob Ryan, Stuart Kolakovic and People will always need plates, and designs that cover anything from architecture and skiing, to nature and classic nostalgia (note the hilarious Mr. T towel) there is truly something for everyone at ToDryFor!
Visit the website to view and enjoy the full range and read through the witty product descriptions.
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Today I love the graceful delicacy of Caroline Swift's ceramics:
You can visit her website here to see the whole collection including textile, ceramics and glass.
I intended to write a lovely post about nature as a source of endless inspiration... but over the last 24 hours, nature has managed to upset me quite a bit!
Yesterday, while hanging around the garden, checking on my vegetable patch and looking at the birds and butterflies, hubby and I spotted an injured little blackbird chick, that has seemingly fallen off a nest. Despite knowing that there was very little chance of survival, I set on a rescue mission to save the poor little guy. I researched, made some calls and eventually whisked the injured chick to a nearby veterinary medical centre.
Upon my return, I saw mama bird, with a worm in her beak, hanging around the bay tree, under which I found the chick. I watched her for a few moments, just to realise that she has a well hidden nest with two healthy chicks in there. I was pretty pleased and figured that over all- this was a happy ending to the story.
But nature can be cruel sometimes and this morning I found the nest destroyed and the two remaining chicks lying on the ground at the exact same spot as the first one. Although these two were bigger and healthier, and did not obtain any injuries from the fall, I knew there's not much anyone can do to help them.
I am very grateful for the fact that in the UK, local vets are obligated to take wildlife in, and do their best to help. And seeing that mama and papa bird are still hanging around, guarding their territory makes me hopeful that they might make another attempt at raising a family in our garden.
Either way, here's a round up of art, craft and design- inspired by the view of our garden, that I see from my office window.
By some strange fluke, just minutes after posting about Pepe & friends- and crowning it 'the cutest tableware design'- I happen to come across these adorable teapots that can, no doubt, fight for the title!
Designed and handmade by Lola Goldstein, these earthenware teapots come complete with either a knitted hat or scarf.
A range of Lola's cute ceramics and many more wonderful finds, such as textiles, paper goods, accessories and artwork (including one of my favorite indie artists- Geninne Zlatkis) can all be found at the online boutique LAMA designs. Dedicated to promoting Latin American indie art and design, the shop is packed full of colourful goodness and unique gift ideas that would make you want to put on your dance shoes and crank up the volume on your Buena Vista Social Club!
How much time do you spend at your desk every day?
A couple of hours? Half the day? a full working day? Perhaps even more than that!
My work space is my sanctuary- filled with art work, inspiration boards and beautiful knickknacks- which makes me more inclined to spend a lot of time in this space.
Seeing the way people respond when they come into my office, made me think of those who don't work from home, or don't have a dedicated room to work in, and how adding pretty little things can make a big difference to their work area.
So here's a round up of a few lovely things that can brighten up anyone's desk:
Clockwise from top left: 1.Brag book at seejanework, 2.Recycled paper lead pencils at nothingelegant, 3.black+blum porcelain orgeniser, 4+5. Office set and keepsake boxes at Harris&Jones, 6.Vase at la mesa
In my quest to find window dressing for our house, I stumbled upon the loveliest shop!
Based in the UK, New House Textiles features a unique blinds collection. But my heart really skipped a beat for the gorgeous, Scandinavian retro style, homeware collections:
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