Red, white & aqua Christmas

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a palette of red white and aqua for Christmas. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The gorgeous polka dot baubles in new favorites by gardennymph
  
• The adorable Holly Jolly trims by littlepinkstudio
  
• The pretty felt handmade ornaments by Saídos da Concha
  
• The cute wreath, Santa mug and house in Red, White, and Thrifty by Picnic by Ellie
  

Have a great day!

Clara French

I love cake stands and I am always looking for new ones. I came across these the other day from Clara French. She hand makes them herself and can personalize them for you!

Have a sweet weekend!

Vintage white Christmas

Christmas dining



Metallic vintage ornaments



Mini Heart Baubles



Glitter diamond wrapping paper



Sweet display



Mercurised glass decorations



Mercury Glass Acorn Decorations from Graham & Green.



Handmade Glass Cake Stand



Pear & Apple Christmas Decorations


I am going for a bright fifties vintage Christmas this year but I do love all the silver and white vintage Christmas decorations I keep seeing.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Jimmy Choo competition supports HIV awareness

Vintage 72

Hello lovely readers! I want to tell you about a fab competition for a very good cause!



Jimmy Choo and Elton John AIDS Foundation have launched a photo competition to support the launch of Project PEP, a charity collection that donates 25% of sales to the Simelela Rape Centre in South Africa. The money goes towards providing the HIV-preventative treatment PEP (which must be taken within 72 hours of exposure to HIV) and counseling to victims of rape in South Africa, which has the highest count of rape in the world.

The theme of the photo competition is ‘You, Your Shoes and 72’, and as you can see from some of the photo entries here, they’ve had a very diverse response over the past few weeks.

The overall winners will be announced after the competition closes on 7th December. On offer is a Grand Prize of the ultimate Jimmy Choo VIP experience – the winner will be invited to spend a day of luxury at the Jimmy Choo HQ and choose 7 pairs of shoes and 2 handbags to keep. Plus over 100 exclusive Jimmy Choo prizes will also be awarded. You can enter the competition here. Good luck!



Have a sweet day!

Beauty in the rust

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a palette of mushroom, pale aqua and gold, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The colour in Gas storage bottles by Sue McLoughlin
  
• The beautiful Encyclopedia in counting again, 7 by Moonstitches
  
• The gorgeous colour and texture in new stash! by semiplume
  
• The pretty beaded necklace in Chloe - adorable, sweet, chic and fun by PastelPetals

Have a great day!

live like this

It's not often that I come across a boutique that has so many wonderful treasures but live like this is a little slice of heaven: From the pretty pastel blue of the exterior to the exquisite merchandise inside, all wonderfully displayed, to the friendly staff!

They stock Anna Lou's jewelery in a dark, wintry palette of black, plum and teals. They have a pretty selection of silicone bakeware, the cutest of cupcake wrappers and delightful rolls of oilcloth fabric. There is a selection of items from Cath Kidston, Rice and Orla Kiely. There is also a baby & kids section full of great gift ideas. I could have spent hours in there!



The shop is situated in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. But, they do have an online shop: live like this (link).

Have a sweet day!

Beau Monde

Beau Monde sells the most adorable cards and stationery, my favorites being from the creative director Kelly Hyatt. The above three illustrations are from the Juliette collection.





Above three illustrations from the St Germain collection.

Winter Cream

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a Winter Cream palette with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The adorable hand stitched The Guardian (Palomino) by What Delilah Did
  
• The delicate flea market treasures by Suzanne Duda
  
• The cute deer and embroidery in anabela! by simple tess
• The calming colours in more finds by skblanks
  

Have a great day!

Christmas Inspiration - bright vintage

Above two photos from Yvestown.

I love the freshness of these pics with the bright green and pink accents. I must get a pink bucket for my tree this year!




Above photos by Daisy Pink Cupcake.

I am so in love with these pics. I love the old wooden sign, the pretty pattern used to line the cupboard and the adorable cake stands.



Above photo from Department 56.



Above photo from Cath Kidston.



Top row: Cath Kidston fabric.
Bottom row: Tilda fabric.

I love making things from the Tilda range of books by Tone Finnanger so have ordered some of the fabrics from her to make reindeer heads, as well as some from Cath Kidston to make stockings.



Photo from Department 56.

Department 56 does, in my opinion, some of the loveliest decorations around. I have a few from the gummy drop range a few years ago and would love to get a few more this year.

This Christmas I want to go for a bright 50's inspired Christmas in a palette of pastel pink, pale blue, lime, green and bright pink, with lots of polka dots and candy!

Have a sweet day!

Cox & Cox

"Cox & Cox embraces the philosophy that it is possible to create a home that is both beautiful and nurturing, taking inspiration from all over the globe.

Fiona Cox and Lizzie Thornton-Allan launched Cox & Cox Mailorder in 2001. They wanted to create a catalogue full of unusual and beautiful yet practical products which were not easily available from the homogenised marketplace."

Cox & Cox certainly have succeeded in doing just that, and have a wonderful collection of pieces for you and your home. There definitely seems to be a vintage twist to what they do and a lot is in neutral faded palettes with a weathered finish.

I am loving the picture frame in the first pic to store all my nik naks in and have been wanting a seed box for my Garden shed for such a long time!

Have a sweet day! x

Pretty in Peach

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a peach palette of handmade adorable treasures, with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The adorable Flossy by Kit Lane
  
• The gorgeous Crafting 365, day 199 - beaded corsage, almost finished by Bugs and Fishes
  
• The cute Maisie the Mushroom {sitting} by Effunia
• The sweet Mini Brown with Pink Daisy Pincushion # 1 by The Blue Daisy
  

Have a great day!

Green Gate Autumn/Winter '09

Green Gate have launched their new Autumn/Winter collection 'Winter Secrets'. I am loving the periwinkle blue colour in their kitchen textile collection and as I write this I am snuggled up under last year's Chloe Naomi beige quilt!

Have a sweet day!