dedicated to sara say awesome

The people you meet & the friends you make through blogland never ceases to amaze me. This post is dedicated to Sara over at Sara Says Awesome, who sent me a link to the Aviewto etsy site.

Sara hit the nail pretty well on the head when she thought I would like the items this seller makes.

Im already pondering my next etsy purchase - I may have to 'paper/scissors/rock' between the bird brooch & the frog keyring, through the necklace is rather nice too.

So! If you haven't already then I suggest you head on over to Saras blog. Its become a fast favourite of mine & is always sure to put a smile on my face :)

photographic inspiration

Ive been hunting high & low for hero shot inspiration for an up & coming photoshoot (next week, eeek!)

Although totally unrelated to what I do, I just love the photos posted on the Camilla Engman & Elizabeth Dunker blog, Studio Violet.

The soft tones, the playful compositions, angles & subject matter...magic!

I have also had a bunch of other photographic references thrown at me by my colleague. One reference is particular is simply amazing & portrays the wintery feel we want to replicate. Unfortunately the source is unknown, or rather has been forgotten (boys...useless!!), & I would love to find out where they came from/who it is. Ill post these later so if you can help me out, that would be great!

this i want to do

I was trawling through the D*S archives & came across this image - Im thinking these half plates attached to the wall would solve my current tangled pile of earrings & brooches.

Anyone out there with an idea of how to do this??

in the kitchen with

I love food & adore the smell of baking - Im sure Im not alone! Unfortunately I hardly ever find the time to do it - my mixer has been sitting in the cupboard gathering dust since I got it (sorry mum!) I was checking out the weekly 'in the kitchen with...' over at design sponge & fell in love with the illustrated photographs of the baking process. Im inspired. Might be time to dust of the mixer...

a weekend around town

Domestic Chores

He's All Man

Dangerous Beauty

I love these word play games that sfgirlbybay posts on her blogs. These are a few of her most recent ones. My favourite is the one entitled He's All Man. This particular series is a portrayal of her travels around town one weekend in May.

Oh!...and I've just discovered that sfgirlbybay has an etsy store that sells 'keep calm & carry on' posters!