shoppe update

i have just added some new scrapbook cards here and here. if you have not seen these before, they are greetings cards with a scrapbook album feel as they have vintage pages sewn in and have a library pocket too so they are that extra little bit special - more like a gift than a card. i can also add a personalised message to them for you with my vintage typewriter at no extra cost.

you may have noticed that i have put some of the images in my last post to good use (i can't get enough of the phrenology head diagram!)i am now a regular visitor to the graphics fairy. i also used some images i bought from piddix too. an awesomely succesful etsy seller - unsurprisingly with all of her beautiful images for us to make and sell things with. this seller is really friendly and helpful too.

i will be adding additional scrapbook cards soon along with some of my 'i love you' library cards and vintage paper packs. i must create a tutorial for these scrapbooks one day for you - they are such fun to make and there are so many possibilities with them too.

Rx

p.s hello new readers - i hope you find my posts useful and interesting!

nice thing to look at - 9000

i just had to share these amazing art works with you today. they are by 9000 and they have a big cartel store here . these super high quality digital art prints are so my kind of thing and incredibly clever. i wish i had the brains to create such imaginative art work. unsurprisingly both of these art works have sold out but i shall be keeping my eyes open for more. at 21.3 X 16.9 inches, a pair of these would be ideal for one of my many bare unloved walls.

while on my little web surfing exercise yesterday i also came across this other fab site that i had to share with you and it is probably the most valuable and useful blog i have come across all to date.

it's called the graphics fairy and i absolutely love it because the lovely lady - Karen, that runs the blog sources fantastic images such as clip art and vintage printables - ranging from anatomical diagrams to botanical prints to postcards and, in all manner of themes. the GREAT news is that she is more than happy for you to use any of them for FREE in your personal AND RESALE projects. also, she makes sure they are all copyright free too - so you don't have to. i don't think i can describe quite how exited i am about finding this blog. there are literally thousands of clip art downloads to choose from. no wonder she has 11,000 plus followers.

here is more info on her terms and some information about copyright - a very important subject when using vintage images for your resale projects. 

some of my favourite vintage printables from the blog -

check out this cool craft project based on the top phrenology diagram here. i SO wish i had found this site sooner!

shop news

hello everyone. here is a little preview of some new items coming to the shop soon.
i am currently in the process of making more cards including love cards (back by popular demand!) thank you cards and personalised new baby cards.
there will also be some more vintage prints and book plates coming soon too. i will let you know when they are listed in the shop.
have a great weekend!
R x

beautiful bathrooms

grey

 statement mirrors

 classic style

 unique wall art

gold + brass tones

rustic wood + stained glass

i am always looking for unique bathroom ideas. it's probably not going to be till next year that i can finally get my bathroom how i would like it but at least looking at these pictures i can get some ideas in the meantime.

my favourite one is the bottom one followed very closely by the grey bathroom at the top - which is yours?

R x

CREDITS

GREY COLLAGE

TOP -HOUZZ

BOTTOM - VELVETPALETTE

STATEMENT MIRRORS COLLAGE

TOP - HOUSE TO HOME

BOTTOM -HOUSE2HOME

CLASSIC STYLE COLLAGE

TOP - CALFINDER

BOTTOM - SOURCE UNKNOWN

UNIQUE WALL ART COLLAGE

TOP - ABC DESIGN

BOTTOM - COUNTRYLIVING.COM

GOLD COLLAGE

TOP - CONCIERGE

BOTTOM - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

RUSTIC WOOD & STAINED GLASS COLLAGE

NSK WOOD

            

inspiring etsy shop - la boom!

hello chums, today i invite you to be astounded by these amazing creations available at La Boom! on etsy.

i am so exited about everything available in this shop including these shadowboxes and light boxes. i could just imagine (until the bank balance allows at least!) a whole row of these shadowboxes and light boxes on my dining room mantelpiece - they would look stunning glowing away at night time wouldn't they?

la boom! is owned by Tatiana Kontouli  and she is based in Antiparos, Cyclades Greece (sounds nice there) and along with shadowboxes and light boxes she also creates brooches, pedestals, bunting and more.. prepare to be seriously impressed.

the prices are really reasonable for the effort that clearly goes into creating these items at only £12.70 ($20) for a light box - they are a steal, there is also a spring sale on in the shop for a 10% discount take a look at her shop announcement. and if that wasn't good enough she even offers international shipping - yippee!

take a look at Tatianas wonderful shop here. her blog here and her projects blog here.

R x

upmarket interiors

colourful feature wall

beautiful wooden floors

cosy fabrics

eclectic kitchen

dramatic colours

stunning colour clashing

purple, beige and black

elegant open plan

hello, hope you all had a lovely relaxing weekend.

i'm back with some interiors pictures to share with you from homes for sale on Rightmove. i think a lot of these homes (from London and Edinburgh) have been professionally designed and look amazing  - but a little too elegant for my humble little home. these homes also cost an absolute fortune so are stratospherically out of my league - but, i love having a little browse every now and then and dream.. why do i torture myself like this.

pictures above (via Rightmove) from (top to bottom)

Foxtons South Kensington

Farleys, South Kensington

Aylesford International

Foxtons, South Kensington

Foxtons, Sloane Square

Strutt & Parker

Chesterton Humberts Sales

p.s hello new readers - i  really hope you enjoy stopping by :)

busy busy...

so sorry for the lack of posts this week, i promise it will be back to normal next week.  there is just got so much going on at the moment with custom orders and other projects i am working on - which of course i am happy about, but unfortunately this blog, which i absolutely love writing has had to take a back seat for now.

the off shoot of being very busy making things and 'mousing' on the computer is that i have managed to develop a nasty case of carpel tunnel syndrome in my right arm - it's horridible and if you have ever had this strange 'illness' before you will know that it does not bode well with blogging and typing things etc.. so after my orders are complete i am going to play like a pirate this weekend (gosh it feels so long away!)and take it easy - ie away from the computer and especially the nasty mouse that has caused the pain in the first place!
next week there will be plenty of blog posts and a big shop update with new cards, prints and maps so please stay with me.

i cannot wait to start creating again, don't get me wrong - i love custom orders - but i haven't created any new one off items for a while for the shop and i have loads of ideas but just no time at the moment. this is the thing with running a small creative business on your own, it's 10% creating and 90% other stuff isn't it!
Rx

ABOVE PHOTO - ART PRINT - AVAILIABLE AT MONORAIL