There's a plethora of Diamond Jubilee merchandise floating about at the moment. Personally I think the tackier, the better (Royal masks anyone?) but I've gone for a more subtle approach... I'm thinking about producing this (and possibly this) as a print, what do you think? Yay or nay? ...
Miu Miu : Shirt dress Topshop : Pastel sunglasses Wendy Brandes : Genie in a bottle locket Megan Thorne : Wood nymph ring Ally Capellino : Dean rucksack F-Troupe : Brogues ...




I'm more of a coffee girl but I know there are plenty of tea lovers out there. This is for you... welovekaoru : Ink blot mug Wedding Chicks : DIY ombre sugarcubes Rare Tea Company : Umbrella tea strainer Yellow Owl Workshop : Tea party stamp set Buddug : Teacup pin V&A : Teacup brooches Ifeelcook : DIY teabag cookies Alessi : Melodic tea strainer Talking of tea, I'm featured on the fantastic Laura...




I've recently discovered a new found love for the Queen. Perhaps I'm just getting caught up in the Diamond Jubilee fever but really, anyone with a hat collection that spans a whole rainbow is worth our appreciation? And let's not forget the corgi's... ...
Passing the time watching a pigeon work coffee cup couture ...





I was talked into having a cheeky cocktail last weekend (Pollen Street Social...a huge thumbs up), it was quite early in the day so I plumped for an espresso Martini with the rationale that I usually have coffee early in the day. I think my logic was a little flawed but it lessened the guilt a bit! I checked the trusty Savoy Cocktail...
Hope everyone has a happy day making tiny accessories out of Easter egg foil (I know you all do it...) ...
These are two of my favourite illustrations that I've completed lately. You can read about the brilliant Agi & Sam over on Style Salvage. ...
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I've always been wary of becoming pretentious about art. I mean in the sense that you might visit a gallery, stand in front of a painting and loudly proclaim "ah yes, the red transcends the overall landscape of the sartorial references...blah blah blah." For me something becomes a piece of art when it moves me. It makes me look, and I mean really...