Little Doodles

Although I've come down with some kind of bug just in time Christmas (thank you santa) I managed to bundle myself up and make it down to Paperchase (which by the way is open from 8am over Christmas if anyone fancies a verrry early morning stationary fix!) to see my greetings cards in action.

Despite my dad offering to "move them up in the display a smidge" I'm very happy with them although it's slightly surreal to see them being sold in one of my favourite shops.

Also, on a side note, I'd like to say I was doing something productive during my time off but I've mainly been spending my time falling asleep and making santa out of paper. Oh yeah, I live in the fast lane.

I've never really taken to the colour yellow but given the appearance of the sun over a snow covered London (well at least my part of London) today, all of these goodies particularly appeal.

Paul Smith for Rhodia notepad
Daphna Simon yellow gold log studs
Becky Bird cushion

1. Coat - too thin but lovely detailing on shoulders and back
2. Heels - impractical but lined with fluffy stuff
3. Trousers - roll up ankles technically not needed because of boots but apparently means I am "on trend"
4. Jumper - warm, cozy, sleeves too long (and just how I like them)
5. Handbag - big enough to stash two hot water bottles and a pile of sketchbooks in...wouldn't save me in a snow drift but at least I could draw a lovely SOS...

A big thank you must go to Susie of Style Bubble for featuring me but also for reassuring me that I'm not the only one who loves a good satchel. Maybe it's a quirk of the creative person and a need to have a space to throw in those endless notepads/pens/useless items that made sense at the time...
I think these beauties come under the category of "items I must attempt to steal from boyfriend/male friend without him noticing"

Pendleton Rob Roy
Hard Graft laptop bag
Barbour utility bag
Billy Kirk carryalls

Also indulging a love of cross stitch (which I have no idea how to actually carry out) with this Manoush dress at Labour of Love

Never has a brand name been more appropriate to its products...I'm in love with these To Be Adored dresses and am pretty sure they would make perfect Christmas day outfits. Top o'the Christmas list they go!

Getting some new goodies ready for the Bust Christmas Craftacular...

In my birdy addled brain I really can't make up my mind between these two designs for tote bags. One appeals to the tea lovers, the other to artists and doodlers alike.

Coming soon to le shop

I was meant to be going to a creative blogger meet up tonight but woke up feeling under the weather and probably won't make it. This makes for a grumpy Kate today but still, a doodle or two brightens the mood a little.

Not when it comes to cupcakes...

It's not often I write about "personal" things on my blog. I suppose it's becuase it's a place I like to keep cheery and happy but sometimes it's a good outlet for an outpouring that has to be made! As some of my readers might know, I have something called M.E, or chronic fatigue, which makes me a generally exhuasted person. Being a freelancer, this suits me well most of the time because I can work at my own pace (not to mention from bed with the trusty mac book) but at others it can be isolating and frustrating. It's a bit of a battle between mind and body, wanting to go out and be social and then having to constantly disappoint yourself when your body just says no. Lately I think it's been getting to me more and more, I think I've been under a gloomy little cloud for a while and turned into a very shy person. To be honest I'm not quite sure what direction to move in. I was considering getting a studio to work in so I could meet new people but then considered the travel aspect & lugging all of my junk (I mean essential equipment) to and from and whether I would be able to cope. I looked at a few jewellery courses too but they tend to run all day and I don't know whether I would cope with those either. Or possibly a half day internship somewhere is the way to go? It all feels like a bit of a tricky conundrum! So lovely readers, do you have any suggestions?

Ok, tired and emotional ramble over...back to nice doodles :)