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Snow = plans cancelled, so time to put together some stocking fillers. I'll take any of these, please, (even the few I've included from my own shop.)
Not much time for posting this week, so I'll be sharing some quick picks; like these cute eco-friendly North and South Pole Christmas cards (£2 for4) from Eak.
Snowflake card {this comes in a silver envelope, with a little tissue tag, it's really very delicate and pretty.}
Christmas masking tape - in this holly design...
...and Santa design, for prettily wrapped presents or even making homemade cards. Apologies for the barage of Papermash mentions recently, I have to promote my shop in the run up to Christmas! I hope you understand. There might just be one or two more mentions before Christmas...
My snow globe collection is fewer than I would like {currently none} due to my strict criteria of glass, no plastic, no Santas, reindeers etc, a neutral colour palate, and good quality snow - but perhaps non-tacky is missing the point?
The best of a bad bunch; I'm impressed that Waterford Crystal makes snow globes, such as this angel snow globe {£30} - I actually prefer their Time Square design, were it not for the fact that I have an aversion to hearts. On the right, I'm put off by the 'Merry Christmas' {in my mind, although possibly not yours, snow globes are not seasonal} but this Georgian House design from M&S is the most classy I've seen {although at £9.50 I suspect this must be plastic.} I think there's a gap in the market for a cool, designer snow globe...
A nice idea if not perfectly executed - snow globe decorations from Laura Ashley {in silver and gold.}
I'm very tempted to treat myself to these tea towels from To Dry For; Shake it by Charlotte Farmer and Eiffel Tower by La Cerise sur Le Gateau {technically not a snow globe, but very snow globe-esque, n'est ce pas?} If you've seen an elegant snow globe out there anywhere in the world, please let me know...
1. Egg caddy {£20}, 2. Christmas tea towel {£2.99}, 3. Tunnocks Teacake bag {£17.50}, 4. Artists tools tray {£19.95}, 5. Honey dipper {£16}, 6. Espresso, tea and coffee spoons {£18 each}, 7. Apple trinket pot {£16} - I'd like this for myself, 8. Mini spoon notecards {$8}.
Love these Inuit postcards {$5} and everything else at Etsy shop Owls Go Hoot. Devon-based Natalie's blog also showcases her Scandinavian-style designs.
1. Perpetual calendar (£16) from Le Petit Oiseau, 2. Bird pillowcases (£24.99) from Patchwork Harmony {I would add these to my 'for me' list}, 3. Raindrop print (£8) by The Seventy Tree, 4. Love tote bag (£10) by Chocolate Creative.
5. Forever flower garland (£30) by Emma Lamb, 6. Vintage tulle necklace (£80) by Emma Cassi, 7. Autumn print (£13.50) by Mrs Eliot Books 8. Quill necklace (£173) by Tales of a Junkaholic, 9. French keepsake letter set ($18) by Lobster and Swan.
A proper tea ($18) by Honey and Jam {gorgeous blog, too, and she's only 20!}
It's all about me today - some gift suggestions from Papermash.
A slightly indulgent list of items I would like for myself - many of which I've discovered and bookmarked from my favourite blogs.
1. Seed name sticks (£8.95), 2. Owl vase (£22.50), 3. Magpie pot (£20), 4. Bird call necklace (£38), 5. Green & Spring Shower and Bath Foam (£18), 6. Roses and bird lino print (£10), 7. Bird Tokyo Milk soap (£10), 8. Clara Francis hummingbird necklace (£60.)
Tea bag dish (£17.95) and mug (£14.95) in Liberty's Eloise print.
This should not have made the final edit {blurry photos = photography fail #1}, but I loved these glass poison jars and test tubes from Metro Retro {always my favourite stand.}
My friend bought the above chair and also its restored mate {which you can only just see in the corner - photography fail #2.}
Nice zinc crates and old Mason jars.
Midcentury Modern always has stands from modern designers too {today I spotted some of my favourites; Eleanor Pritchard, Ben Javens and Sally Nencini.} I also liked these upcycled drawers from Rupert Blanchard.
So, I had my mum dry lots of leaves for me in glycerine, with grand ideas of an autumn wrapping or garland project. Drying them in glycerine turns them brown, but they stay soft and maleable and should last for ever {or so she says.}
I love organised clutter - there's a lot of things stored in those tiny shelves, but I bet the artist knows where everything is {often my excuse.}
I love these photos of Ray's flat, taken by photographer Emma Case, especially the organ in the bedroom, the vintage fabrics, the camera collection and the record collection - oh, that's everything! The photos were taken as part of Ray's super-cool wedding, which you can see here {vintage dress, check; voting slips for the best guest-made cake, check - and see how the bridesmaid recycled an old pair of shoes.}
Have a lovely weekend, I'm taking the rest of the day to work on offline projects {already Photoshopped out.}
It's cheap as chips and the quality of {some} of the items seems pretty reasonable, especially their antique-effect cottons and linens. I wouldn't say no to any of the above...
A tip off from brother G, at first glance I thought these were another set of colour-coded books, but no - sharpened pencils! I like...
Camilla Meijer is a Swedish-born designer, now living in London, whose designs focus on nature, some of which remind me a little of the detailed line drawings you could make with a 1980's Spirograph... {first Chocablock, now the Spirograph, the 80's are clearly my point of cultural reference.} Love the yellow wallpaper...
Camilla's collections also include lampshades and cushions in the same vibrant designs, and can be purchased by contacting her through her site.
A double dose today, from Rum Magazine, my favourite resource for stunning Danish interiors. In the left photo, you can get a similar grey sheepskin from Modern Rugs, or a cheaper version from Ikea, and a similar wire paper basket from Cox and Cox. In the right photo, I can't focus on anything other than the striking grey walls, but I do know it's easy to find shoe lasts on Etsy...
A week off from my usual King's Road excursion, but still some items I've spotted and hearted over the last week.
Tea of the week, by Brian Ferry on Flickr.
