Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Ceramics In The Raw

ceramics by roos van de velde
I would go so far as to say this is one of the best ranges of ceramics I have come across. Designed and made by Roos Van de Velde in Belgium. I love the rawness of each and every piece.
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde
ceramics by roos van de velde

Confessions of a Handbag Slut

handbag by edina ronay
Yes I am that slut. I buy a good handbag and use it every day until it starts to embarrass me. I can't be bothered to move everything from one bag to another. I have every bag I have used over the years from Coach to Yves St Laurent, kept in a safe place for God knows what reason.
This bag is the cleverest one I have ever bought. Designed by Edina Ronay it has two magnetic bars that hold it shut. I don't have to force it open they are only lightly magnetic but it makes my life a whole lot easier when I am out and about. No more struggling with zips or catches and I can easily look inside and find what I want in an instant.

Wall Knobs

wall knobs by schoenbuch
I have just discovered a new concept in hanging things from your wall. Wall Knobs by Schoenbuch. These beautifully crafted ceramic plates are a fabulous alternative. I feel a wall knob project coming on.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Tented Wardrobes

Tented Wardrobes
Love these tented wardrobes by Tented Wardrobes, well what else would you call yourself. If I didn't have sloping ceilings in my bedroom I would have one of these.
Tented Wardrobes
Tented Wardrobes
Tented Wardrobes

It's The Scarf Instructor Again

how to tie a head scarf
I love this French girl who works in the scarf department of Liberty. I showed another video of her showing how to tie scarves not long ago. Now she shows how to tie a flower into a scarf for your head but I think it could look just as good around your neck or waist. I have tried it and it's a doddle.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

In Paris

Une Ame en Plus paris
If you are in Paris then I strongly advise you to visit Une Ame en Plus at 25, rue Bergère 75009 Paris. If you can't get there then visit their website for some amazing inspirations and there are loads.
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris
Une Ame en Plus paris

WANTED!

some Alberta Ferretti lace on my feet and shoulders. Found at Cool & Chic Style Fashion
ALBERTA FERRETTI SPRING 2011
ALBERTA FERRETTI SPRING 2011

Friday, August 19, 2011

Where Is She?


There she is and where am I? In England miles away from my little French granddaughter Tiana

Camping les Ormes


How's this for a tent. I am not the sort of person to rough it, never have been but this is my sort of camping. In fact I could move in there. This is Camping les Ormes just south of the Dordogne, which incidentally is near the place I am holding My Workshop next year. I may check it out.

this is sexy camping and

any tent that has a green piano in it has my vote.


Look a pool and

a fantastic bistro.

For those who want it a little bit rougher there are these tents which in my eyes are far from rough. I feel cheered just writing this.

WANTED!

louis chair and vintage shoes
this chair and those shoes. Found at Tara Sloggett

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Multiple Uses For a Chair

Multiple Uses For a Chair
Clever eh? Found at Marie Claire Maison

Wrapped Up In Bed

bow headboard by chantal thomass
Love this bed designed by Chantal Thomass famous for her lingerie.

Meet Sebastian

mmet sebastian
Meet Sebastian, he knits with electric cable,
mmet sebastian
stages operas in fireplaces and
mmet sebastian
turns ducks into lamps.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Clever But Simple - Lace Biscuits

make lace biscuits
I love to find things that are effective yet very simple to achieve. Place a crocheted doily onto your rolled out biscuit mix and roll over it to impress the pattern - Lace Biscuits - genius. Found at Tara Sloggett

Living Out Of a Cardboard Box

Living Out Of a Cardboard Box
literally. Found at Flickr
Living Out Of a Cardboard Box
Living Out Of a Cardboard Box
Living Out Of a Cardboard Box