Little Doodles

More from the Dior show....just beautiful

Mmm, papercraft and fashion...what could be better?!



Images from the Dior Spring/Summer couture show

I can't quite remember if I've blogged about these before, I've got some kind of blognesia, but they're pretty enough to be written about twice so it's fine! Wonderful hand thrown porcelain tableware by Linda Bloomfield. I love the subtle colours and soft shapes


Sasha Gabbe porcelain vessels, again beautiful organic shapes make these

Silver charms by Jeremy Hoye

Rings by Mikala Djorup

Pendant by Jessica Hewitt

Ring by

Brooch by Marianne Anderson

Bamboo pendant by Stephanie Ray

As an initial starting point I made a list of everything I like and all of the themes that keep appearing through out my work, so here they are...a little long I have to admit but it was nice reading over them once I'd got everything out!

Fashion
Nature
Jewellery
Accessories
Embellishment
Decorative
Ribbons
Buttons
Beads
Vases
Bell jars
Collections
Specimens
Botanical
Glasses
Ceramics
Jars
Tea cups
Tea pots
Jugs
50’s/60’s/70’s patterns
Old furniture
Worn away
Pattern
Wallpaper
Birds
Little animals
Sweets
Afternoon tea
Biscuits
Tea cosies
Doilies
Cakes
Cake stands
Fairy cakes
Icing
Baking
Kitchen utensils
Kitsch
Floral
Shabby chic
Mismatched
Old typefaces
Signage
Hand crafted
Paper art
Ephemera
Knitting
Little drawers
Compartments
Discoveries
Mannequins
Old desks
Clutter
Pin boards
Things hanging on walls
Frames
Ornate
Intricate
Eccentricities
Old paper
Old boxes
Old keys
Old battered suitcases
Old lampshades
Chandeliers
Mechanical toys

p.s. to be honest this was only half of the list....I think it's too long to post everything!

I feel like it's been a long time since I posted anything work related (on my part I think I've been avoiding the whole work issue. As much as I love drawing sometimes I need a break from thinking about it!)...I've been going through a lot of changes in my major project which I think are going to turn out for the better. The way we're almost trained to methodically work through our projects really helps my thinking process, jumping from a starting point straight into drawing really makes no sense to me. I love to spend a good few weeks collecting images and inspiration from everything around me which is why I'm hoping this new project will work so well. Instead of a completely nature themed brief I've opted for one much more personal to me called "It's the little things" all about the little things in life that make me smile. I guess this makes sense of a lot of the things I post about on this blog...from jewellery to shoes to teacups and cupcakes!

So here's a little preview of what I've been getting up to so far! (A lot of which can also be seen on my Flickr account)

I love things like this...a pair of joke glasses never fails to make me laugh :)

I've been experimenting with pattern quite a bit and came up with these...I guess for greeting cards? I'm not sure I like the outcome too much but I liked the process of making them, I think I'm going to try this one out again!

Oh dear....it has been a while hasn't it? Well, while I prepare to get back to blogging (it could be a new years resolution I suppose?) here are some pretty things to keep your eyes occupied!

Make your sink look pretty with these drain eye catchers, found via Style Files

Beautiful doily jewellery by Ela Cindoruk

More doily fun by LovelyLovely

Dara


St Kilda


Laurice Curran



Janna Conner


Satya

Every year around Christmas time there's a tradition in my house for everyone to go to Tottenham Court Road (home to favourite stores Paperchase, Heals, a huge Muji and the lovely Habitat) and load up with Christmassy bits and bobs. This year was no different and so we went, we shopped and now we sparkle!



A teeny bakery just outisde of Habitat and Heals, I've never noticed it before, I could have sworn it was a florist last time I walked past!

Cute wooden toys in Habitat - sometimes simple and traditional is best!

Little etched light in Habitat, can I sense a Swedish influence?

Strange little ceramics in Heal's, must remember to look these up!

I love books, I'm an avid reader and can remember being so since I was very young but after seeing these I got to wondering what it is that makes me pick up books in the first place? A few are chosen on recommendation I suppose but I have a sneaky feeling that most of them are based around the covers. I know, I know, don't judge a book by its cover and all that but some are just so lovely! Just like these wonderful book covers by Petra Borner (found via Lena Corwin's oh so lovely blog)

Does anyone know anything about water chestnuts? I have found myself addicted to them...I think it's their crunchiness...there's something very satisfying about crunchy food!

Yes, this has been a long time coming, I'm sorry for the delay but just to assure everyone I had a wonderful time in New York. I felt right at home there, it is such a lovely city, I enjoyed myself beyond belief! We had some wonderful meals, great walks, fab shopping and just enjoyed being there in general. I'm sorry I wasn't able to stay for longer, there really was too much to see in just three short days. Among the highlights...strange as this maybe...was a second hand Japanese book shop Book Off where I bought several Japanese craft books. Why don;t we have anything like that in London?

Images scanned from "Happy Life With Green Objects"