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Friday, 18 March 2011

Best of both worlds...

I was having a look at the wonderful Creature Comforts blog and came across a post on 'They Draw and Cook'. This really is the best of both worlds; gorgeous illustration, gorgeous recipes to try, yum yum!

The site is a collection of recipes illustrated by artists from around the world.

You can search for recipes by meal type, illustration style or ingredients.

Here a few examples of the treats you can expect to find when you have a look on over there.

I'm liking the look of the Carrot Cupcakes by Madmarz...

and the Crumbly Topped Blueberry Muffins by Angela Matteson

and loving the illustration style of Dinara Mirtalipova with her Chocolate Potato!

and just one more... (theres so many to choose from!)

the Fresh Lemonade recipe illustrated by Valentina Ramos (love her work!)

visit Valentinas blog here.

Here are a few images to tempt you over for a visit...

(The above three images taken from www.valentinaramos.blogspot.com)

Memories of the Big Apple...

Aah...New York New York...

(When will I see you again...?)

(plus, it gives me a chance to play with my new toy, Lo-Fi retro camera)

Yummy...

This is a definite recipe to try, yum...

Love risotto

Love cheese

Love Nigella!

Cheddar Cheese Risotto - Nigella Lawson

(Images and information taken from www.nigella.com/recipes)

New blog love...

Oh happy days...

I've just come across a fantastic blog!

'Bright Bazaar'

(It's been going for ages but I'm a bit late to the party and have only just stumbled across it!)

By stylist and writer Will, aka Mr. Bazaar, some of his many posts include '10 Things I learned and Loved This Weekend' and 'Happy Weekend' To Do Lists along with reviewing, with images, the many lovely home and lifestyle magazines out there, (Elle Decoration, Good Homes, House Beautiful...) and detailing up and coming trends, and what the likes of Zara, Habitat and The Conran Shop are up to with their new collections, etc, etc, etc... all fabulous and Im sure you'll agree x

Have a looksie here

Lisa Stickley...

Spring is here...and Lisa Stickleys new designs are absolutely gorgeous! Here are some of my favourites, but there's so much loveliness on her website, you'll be spoilt for choice.

There are handbags and shoppers, mugs, purses, laptop cases and much much more. I think I'll be purchasing a few items very soon, yum! x

(Images taken from www.lisastickleylondon.com)

Marie Claire Idees

A few pages of loveliness from Marie Claire Idees, gorgeous!

Love me, love my dog...

I love this art print from 'Tag Team Tompkins' on 'etsy'. I came across the link to it whilst trawling through some lovely images on 'Pinterest'.

(it's so addictive!)

It's definitely a rule our house abides by!

It reminded me of a photo I took when we had that downpour of snow earlier in the year and it's one of my all time favourites...my two boys x

Spring is here...

Feeling all spring like today so thought I'd upload a bit of floweriness!

A little tulip design I did not so long ago...

Marrakech Express

This time last year the boy and I were on our way to Marrakech. It was only for a few days but it was amazing! Can't wait to go back...

Sanderson...

Loving the new Sanderson 50's collection. See more here

Trend Bible...

I love the Trend Bibles blog, it's always got some fab ideas and they're great at highlighting new and upcoming lifestyle trends.

They're currently selling their A/W 2011/12 Kids Trend Book.

Have a look at these gorgeous boards for a taster and visit here for more loveliness!

'Norwegian Wood' and 'Cloud Atlas' below

Owl prints

Thought it was about time I added some more of my work...

Owls and floral prints

Paper and Cloth Design Studio...

Gorgeous animation from Paper and Cloth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWT-ypKgoCA

Urban Pink Photography

I'm thinking all things funfairs and carnivals for some reason lately and came across these great images on etsy by 'Urban Pink Photography'.

They create the atmosphere so well, and the colours are amazing...

(sweeties, pop, candy, fun, rainbows, bright, yummy!)

Sunday 'fill' of inspiration...

Ok, it's Sunday afternoon (I really should be cleaning!?) and I've literally spent the entire day having a total colour, blog, trend, design 'fest' and thoroughly enjoyed myself! (Once you start, one blog leads to another...?!) I'm a sucker for all things gorgeous; photographs, styling, colour, detail....

I've already posted on Color Collective, and 100 layer cake and Design Seeds are yet more blogs that tick all the boxes! Full of inspirational imagery and colour ideas.