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Tote of the Week: I Find You Hidden There by Cardboard Cities
This is the first tote bag I’ve bought in quite a while (no, I don’t buy every tote I feature!). However, I wanted to treat myself for having a productive few days and also to cheer myself up after having a poorly one. Hello Cardboard Cities aka Laura Redburn! Her mixed media collage illustrations and patterns are available through her website and also via Society 6, where you will find this amazing tote bag, amongst others. If you’ve not shopped with Society…
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Tote of the week: Butterfly Tote via Borders & Frontiers
What a glorious week of weather we’ve had? I fear the next few days may be the last of the sunshine so I’m hoping to catch up with some reading and sewing outdoors this weekend (that’s the beauty of hand sewing, it’s mobile!). Lots of beautiful linen landed on my doorstep yesterday so I can begin a new embroidered sampler design and read a couple of plays whilst drinking Rekordelig cider. Sound good? I think so. I’ve also completed my…
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Thrifted! 1940s greetings cards
I haven’t been thrifting for a while – trying to keep a tight hold of the purse strings n’all. But I did happen upon these delightful 1940s greetings cards at my local flea market. I thought a few people I know would appreciate them including moi, so I took them home. My collection of cards have been dwindling of late, so many birthdays in May/June! So, along with some handmade cards, these will be added to my card box. You…
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A cuppa and a good read.
With the launch of Wish magazine scouring the blogosphere (exciting!) I thought I’d take a look at other magazines on the market that might tempt the alternative/creative woman. There’s nothing better than a pile of magazines and a pot of freshly brewed tea, is there? In fact, that and a little sunshine is a perfect afternoon in my book. Oh and some cake…and maybe the radio playing in the background. Bliss. I’ve already found my bliss in Oh Comely; it…