Little Doodles

I'm in a bit of a jewellery quandary. I can't decide whether I prefer statement pieces that scream out to be noticed or little delicate pieces that glint and catch someones eye. I think at the moment I'm edging towards those subtle pieces of jewellery, probably inspired by finds like these...found at Ylang23Becky Kelso ringCathy Waterman ring ...

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You will probably gather from my previous and upcoming posts that there are a few things I am obsessed with...1. Stationary - paper, pens, you name it. If it makes a mark or I can make a mark on it it's perfect!2. Illustration - not just creating my own little pieces of artwork but admiring others too3. Jewellery - I dabble in jewellery...

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I found Petite Paris through Oh Joy, another blog I love, and from what I can understand it stocks lovely French products to Japan. They sell cute little objects, all of which I am now coveting...Especially these notebooksand this gorgeous Alex Monroe necklace. I've been a big fan of Alex's work for a while now after seeing it in Liberty's and the great...

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I'm a sucker for unusual jewellery and these rings by Lapponia certainly fir the bill. There's something very beautiful, almost sculptural about them that makes me want to empty the piggy bank for them! ...

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This parasol, named "Shadylace" by Droog Design is such a fab idea. The laser cut parasol casts shadows of the leaves cut into it. Just imagine that on a warm summers evening sipping a cool drink in the garden. Sigh ...

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I'm in love with Barcelona, it's one of those great places where I can feel at home and not lost in a big scary foreign city. There's so many beautiful things to see there, not to mention fab shops like Vincon and Dom, both cool homeware shops. They're the kind of shops where you can buy design items which border the line between...

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So it really seems like I want to be anywhere but home right now, judging by my previous post (and I'm sure a few more to come) I want to shop my way around the world! Unfortunately I can't so I'm going to make do with a bit of internet window shopping (or would that be monitor shopping?). Here are some delights from...

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Don't get me wrong, I love living in London, it's a vibrant city full of things to see and do but the shops (not to mention the weather) in America are making it so appealing right now! I wish shipping costs weren't so much...or alternatively that I wasn't such a poor student. These earrings, found at Elsewheres, are a prime example. I love...

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I have no idea how I came across this Japanese blog but these loyalty cards for Starbucks caught my eye. There's something lovely about things like little paper envelopes that I really can't put into words...it just seems a lot more personal, even if it is from Starbucks! ...

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And on to the first proper post...this jelly city by Elizabeth Hickok looks delicious even though I'm sure it shouldn't. Who knew jelly (sorry, jello for anyone outside of the UK!) could be so architectural?Via Martin Klasch ...

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So...I've finally got around to starting a blog. I think I have to begin with an admission, eep, we're onto guilty admissions already! I'm guilty of what I've recently discovered is called "lurking." Yep, I'm one of those people who reads a wealth of blogs but rarely leaves a message of appreciation. It's only recently that I've started to leave little comments and...

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