a peep into a patchwork of paraphernalia, sharing my obsessions, fascinations and creations...

Wednesday 30 March 2011

Laura Lee Lurve


Am totally in love with this 'Wish Upon A Star' ring I got to wear for just a few hours on a shoot. Love the shape and the height and the words etched in are just adorable... its by Laura Lee a British born designer who seems to have a fancy for pretty words and small details

www.lauraleejewellery.com

Her wishing ring is definitely on my wishing list!!

Saturday 26 March 2011

Rosy Reds

Shades of red and pink butterflies adorning boxes for a special project...
watch this space

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Wallpaper of le Week




This caught my eye trotting down the Kings Rd in the Designers Guild window- amazing floral wallpaper, but with pops of colour in unusual tones.

Think my pic illustrates more of the surrounding buildings than what's going on on the wall but i promise the spikey flowers are just gorgeous!

Monday 21 March 2011

Today's Tresses


I got looooooong hair!! For a few hours at least! Not quite as dramatic as my mate's below though...


Saturday 19 March 2011

Building Butterflies


Putting the finishing touches to some recent butterflies today

... topping up the resin for a smooth and pretty finish.
:)

Friday 18 March 2011

Just Japan


Wanted to share this pic I took in Tokyo one springtime - the cherry blossoms were out in full bloom and scattering everywhere... apparently its good luck in love to row through them with your beloved
-not too sure if its obligatory for the lady to be doing all the grafting though!!
Just love the little path they're creating through the petals.

One week on, my thoughts are with you Japan X

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Two Faced

Yesterday's make-up look
white white in my hair and everywhere!!

Monday 14 March 2011

Tights From Tokyo

Wore my fave
'Little Red Riding-hood' themed!
tights today.
-Too KAWAII!!

Sending lots of love Japan's way...
♥♥♥
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Sunday 13 March 2011

Boot Sale Beads

Excited about these little rose beads I bought at a car boot in Stoke Newington over the weekend from a small child who seemed really proud of himself that he'd done the adding up all on his own
... shall be getting my epoxy out asap!


Friday 11 March 2011

Nipp♥n L♥ve

Was looking through my reams of Japan pics and this one jumped out for the sheer kawaii-factor and just total nippon-ness!!
Love you Japan... thinking of you 
XXXXX

Thursday 10 March 2011

Gifts For Grandma!

A handcrafted birthday card for my dear old Nan on her 80th birthday!
Sequins, beads, velvet ribbon, tissue papers and stitching 
brought a tear to her eye... assuming ones of joy!!
Beautiful Pat circa 60 yrs previous!
And 'cause she's such a pretty lady 
she gets a pretty brooch to parade around in! 
In her favourite colour-mauve...but with hints of green and bronzes too.
Love you Nanny Pat! Happy Happy Birthday! You'll get the matching ring on your 90th!
♥♥♥

Wednesday 9 March 2011

Glittering Golds



Made this earlier... liking how on first glance the little golden flower on the left looks a bit like a shiny magical spark!

Monday 7 March 2011

Kiwa & "Koraaaaagen"

Today Japan came to London!! Had a box full of goodies- work and play! Jewellery parts from my most favourite ever bead shop Kiwa and collagen sweets for my ageing skin!!
Have no idea if they work-but they're "oishi" regardless! And i just adore the Kiwa logo with the deer's head-even on the packaging tape!
Awwww... Japan i miss you! And Miss Yuki.... ARRIGATOOOOOOOOOOOO! 

Saturday 5 March 2011

Spying Springtime! Pt. 2


Took this pic today in east London... an aerial view of the blossoms coming out, was just gorge.
.. think it looks a bit painting like-but suspect that's just down to my mini-megapixels blackberry cam and its high-spec zoom function..!!

Thursday 3 March 2011

Spying Springtime!

Spotted these blooms within a metre of one another down in the south west streets of London today
-full on summertime petals... 
means it can't be too far behind...!!

... ahhh optimism!

Wednesday 2 March 2011

Squares, Smiles & Spring

Cracking a pose for snaps at Emma Cassi's place for her next spring-summer collection, geometric fabric, crochet bedspreads, japanese prints and pretty pictures serving as backdrops.

Think she's the best accessory of the day though! 

Tuesday 1 March 2011

Oscar Ohhhhhhhhhh's

I want to own this dress please (Madame Jenny Packham!!) - am mesmerised by the deep v cut, the beautiful gathering pleats on the shoulders and the full-frontal glare... bet she got a few!! Just LOVE.

Below is Florence who I luv a lorra lot... I really like the 3d flowery appeal of her frock and how elegant she looks in the long sleeves. Wanna touch it... and maybe her a little bit too!