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 

anthropologie spring 2013

Anthropologie Spring 2013

Hi 
My lovely new Anthroplolgie Spring 2013 catalogue was waiting on the mat to cheer me up this morning when I cam down stairs. Their London flagship store on Regent Street, is a must when ever I'm in town ans as there is a always a permanent sale area in the basement, I never leave without something I've had my eye on for a while. It's just a case of holding my nerve long enough to get what ever I want at a sale price!
I have immediately fallen in love with the Starflower Quilted Jacket above, so I will be keeping my eye on that for the next few months.
Their range of hand crafted ceramic's is never fails to be beautiful, more art than utility, but always inspiring.
The store on Regents Street has 3 floors and is absolutely crammed full of lovely things, clothes, jewellery, home-wear, gifts and books, as well as beauty products and perfume.

Take a look and be inspired to get ready for the sun!

Bel x

hues of beautiful blue.....

Hi
I have fallen in love with the beautiful pottery made by Elephant Ceramics. The ceramic artist is Michelle Michael, who's based in a studio in Brooklyn, NY.
Michelle's pieces are made from porcelain and stoneware and are very simple in design and colour, but extremely beautiful.
I've never really wanted to make anything from clay, but these are so inspiring, they make me want to take up a class and get my hands dirty!
They make me smile.....
Bel x

Underground colour.....

Hi

With the weather now becoming slightly gloomy, my morning train arrives in semi darkness. I've been landing at work still half asleep, carried along with the crowd, often with no real memory of my journey!

But this week I had to get into town exceptionally early (7am!) and fuelled by espresso, I was a lot more alert than usual. 

I notice that the underground at Charring Cross has the beautiful transport poster above, Nature's Paradise. The design is so so classic, with bold use of line and colour blocks, that with a little modification I think it would make a great mosaic (I might ditch the dolphin & some of the daisies).

Another project on my list for next summer.

All these wonderful transport posters can be bought on-line at London Transport Museum shop as well as loads of other cool gifts, that you wouldn't expect, so take a look if you are after unusual, but stylish Christmas presents.

The Puffins definitely brighten up my journey to work now.

Bel x