Close Up On Towers of Flowers

I love this embrodiery work by Helen Cowans. Take as look at those close ups

Paper and Wax

I just love these intricate designs, the bottom one made from paper and the top one from wax. I could spend an age making shapes with wax drips from candles but they don't look anything like this. By Jolynn Krystosek

Frocked

Just a couple of gorgeous corsets found at Frocked in the UK

More Homes Than You Can Shake a Stick At

You should go and visit this photographers site - Hotze Eisma in the Netherlands. I have never seen some many homes. Isn't it lovely to nosey around someone else's home.

Sandro Paris

My lovely artist friend over at Paris Breakfasts mentioned this shop - Sandro - in Paris during her recent trip there so I popped over (in the virtual sense) and found these fabulous designs. Thanks Carol

Armistice Day - A Sad But True Story

11am on the 11th day of the 11th month marks the end of World War I. The war to end all wars - not quite.
Here in the UK we should hang our heads in shame for our War Memorials are being robbed of their engraved plaques commemorating those who died in both Worlds Wars. These plaques are being taken for scrap because the value of it has increased dramatically in recent times and some people seem to think that it's OK to steal the only thing left for the families who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Leaves of Clay

Leaves of Clay is located in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. I love the use of leaves in pottery, it sort of makes them last a lifetime and shows them in their raw beauty.
If you want to know more about these then go to the Leaves of Clay website and if you want to buy some then they are available at Etsy.

Amy Rice Favourites

Just two of my favourite pieces by Amy Rice.

New at Astier de Villatte

This fabulous candle is new from Astier de Villatte. This image found at Cote Maison but no mention of it on the Astier de Villatte site.

A Beautiful V&A Print

I couldn't ballet dance to save my life but I LOVE ballet shoes. I found this print at the V&A site, available to buy.

Fall Into a Paul Massey Photograph

I could happily fall into any one of these gorgeous photographs by Paul Massey not only because they look so tempting but I don't feel at all well at the moment and am still surrounded by builders and now the decorators so it would be good to escape for a while without any effort.
Anyone got a remedy for total fatigue? I can't stop going to sleep and feel like a rag that has been wrung out. I take very badly to being poorly as I rarely am.

Knitted Goodies at Naive

You must go and visit Naive and see the absolutely wonderful knitted goodies and you can even buy them. Go on!

Real Flowers In Real Hat Boxes

What a fabulous idea - beautiful fresh roses presented in a hat box at Real Flowers

Christmas Baubles With a Difference

If you are bored with the same old Christmas baubles then go over to The Shop Floor Project for something more than a little different.

Architectural Crocheted Teacup?

I found this over at Core77 and it is supposedly influenced by architecture - HOW?

Strumpet and Pink

Just sit back and be blown away by these knickers to die for by Strumpet and Pink. There's little else I can say.

A London Villa

If you know which region of London to look in you will find the most amazing Villas though it isn't usual to be able to see inside. Here take a peek at this one, there's more of it over at The Shoot Factory