Perfect Paper and Plaster Flowers

These beautiful blooms are made from paper and plaster by July Adrichem for Piet Boon at Salone del Mobile Milano 2014. Take a look at July's Etsy page where you can buy her fabulous Second Skin collection of bowls, cups and plates, for display only. Bottom Image.

Pilosale My LongTime Favourite Etsy Shop - Etsy Picks

This beautifully curated Etsy Shop - Pilosale has something for everyone and every occasion. If you are crafty or just admire crafts this is the shop for you. If you are stuck for Mother's Day I'm sure you will find something at Pilosale that will make your Mother smile and that's all we all want isn't it?

Hand stitched notebooks that look like pages from a school book, a big wooden bell and even a pillow with a map of the World that you can sew your own little red marker on, all made from gorgeous linens and hemps. Links to all these products are below.

1. Map Pillows
2. Typewriter Pillow
3. Things Case in Black
4. Large Lined Paper Pillow
5. Embroidered Notebooks
6. Printed Ruler Ribbon
7. Flour Ad Case
8. Large Wooden Bell
9. Full Linen Apron
10. Drawstring Present Bag

A Light Less Ordinary - Etsy Picks

I love Etsy, it's global, it's diverse, it showcases amazing talents and above all it is easy to navigate.

 I make no secret of my love of the unusual and what makes me smile is when I see a light created from something totally off the wall.

From Cardboard Chandeliers to Light Houses made from old books here are my picks of lights less ordinary from Etsy.
Links below

1. Small Hanging Knitwear Lamp by DutchDilight
2. Vintage French Horn Swag Light by My Farm Girl Boutique
3. Concrete and Gold Lamp by Cklosteen
4. Cardboard Chandelier by Fab Parlor
5. Book Paper Sculpture Night Lamp by Malena Valcarcel
6. Chicken Brooder Pendant Light by Rediscovered Relics
7. Industrial Chic Salvage Chandeler by Annasina
8. Luce Book Lamp by Bom Design NL
9. Pulley Wall Mounted Lamps by Industrial Rewind
10. Metal Lace Planter Chandelier by BootsNGus
11. Photo Lamp by RefreszDizajn

Upcycled Bird Feeders

See I keep telling you to throw anything away until you are sure it is of no more use. Clever Bird Feeders by Gadget Sponge on Etsy

Home Room Studio

Some inspiring pieces I found at Home Room Studio on Etsy. Who would have thought to make Christmas trees from old fabric?

Shabby Chic Scrabble Tiles

I pride myself in having ideas that are totally off the wall when I am designing my Ghost Furniture pieces but I have to confess, if someone had shown me some old scrabble tiles I would never have thought of doing this to them and making them into rings. FABULOUS idea by Flowerleaf at Etsy

Ditto

Weird how the same ideas creep across all aspects of design. One of my Ghost Furniture Chairs and Shoes from La Plume Ethere at Etsy both using vintage lace.

Meet Finch

Paul Finch sent me an email the other day asking me to take a look at his insects. Well I won't pretend I wasn't put off, not being a fan of insects but something about his email made me click through and this is what I found. Blown away I was. Made from vintage fabrics they are stunning. Stocked by Abaigail Ahern, Luna & Curious and The Shop at Bluebird - 3 of my favourite shops. Also available at Finch's own Etsy shop.

Tiny Little Gardens

Just how lovely are these pendants by Mr Lentz at Etsy. How you maintain them or even wear them I do not know but they are very beautiful. I doubt you could go out on a windy day wearing the one below.

For The Love of Concrete

I make no secret of my love of concrete, why I even have a range of Concrete Tassels on my Ghost Furniture website. I found these fabulous concrete items at Etsy today and particularly love the Concret Shelf (below). By At Stuart at Etsy

Feelings That Don't Last

I woke up this morning feeling just like this and finished the day not feeling anything at all. How did that happen? Love these notebooks by Katie Blair at Etsy

Pi'lo at Etsy - Creamy Goodness

I don't think I'm on my own in thinking how gorgeous and creamy all these pieces are by Pi'lo at Etsy. I mean, fancy giving someone a gift in one of those re-usable fabric crackers. Everything is so crisp and neat, I must stop now it's not natural to fall in love with objects, or is it?

Cafe Cartolina Direct To You

I have been a big fan of Cafe Cartolina's Blog and their designs for years now. I discovered last week that they are doing a range of exquisite posters direct to customers at Etsy I am tempted!