...slowly on the mend

idea2lifestyle

Hello

Well, I have had a scary few weeks, since my last post. 
I was recovering from my Gallbladder operation in early Feb, but I was still getting really nasty stomach ache. In the end I went to casualty and ended up staying in hospital for 8 days, 7 of which were nil by mouth. Not nice and not an experience I want to repeat.
The up side is that I haven't spent any money for nearly a whole month and now I'm feeling better and 10lbs lighter, I think I am entitled to treat myself to some nice new togs.
First stop for me will be Ideas2lifestyle, an Esty shop that I really love. The designs are really cool and I think really reasonable for the price. I have my eye on all of the pieces above, especially the lovely rug/shawl jacket, which is inspired by a Native American Indian rug pattern. 
I hate it when I wear something out and see someone else wearing the same thing, with these designs I know that is never going to happen.

Bel x

Etsy pretty prints

Laura Amiss Beautiful Prints

Hello

I have bright purple dwarf iris's and snowdrops coming through in my garden and the daffodils buds are poised ready to burst out in the next few days, so spring is here, as far as I'm concerned. 
If you want some ideas for spring colour, have a look at the lovely illustrations from Laura Amiss, available on Etsy. Her colour combo's are nice and fresh and her use of pattern is very clean. At the moment she only produces prints as far as I can see, but I really think her city pictures in particular, would work really well on fabric?

Bel x

unexpected colour combinations.........

Pinterest - Abstract Photography - Lynne Prestebak

Hello

I've been away for a few weeks, as I had to have keyhole surgery to take my Gallbladder out and all did not go smoothly, but I am on the road to recovery now, stuck at home, signed off for the next 2 weeks to recoup.
Having spent the last few days recovering from the anaesthetic (it really drains doesn't it!) an I am now feeling a bit more like myself again and although I still feel like I have gone several rounds in the boxing ring, I am itching to start making again.
Pinterest was my first stop, I always turn to it when I need to be inspired as it's so quick.
I came across Lynne Prestebak's Abstract Photography site, which I find really beautiful.
I would love to have any of the photo's above blown up as images for my home. 
It's making me want to pick up a camera and start snapping, which is something I can do whilst on the mend.

Bel x 

my pick for gideon cross

Henry Cavill

Hi there

I'm not entirely sure how the lovely chap, Henry Cavill was missed by my radar, which is normally quite good. I didn't watch the Tudor's when it was on TV, but I am now persuaded to rent the box set to acquaint myself!
He's apparently the new Superman? another reason to go to the cinema!

In my mind he's a perfect Gideon Cross (Crossfire novels - Sylvia Day) and if you don't know who Gideon Cross is, then I suggest you make some time to get to know him!

Bel x