Quilt Weather

ha! i am thinking of using my blog posts as a way of turning the season to my liking...for today the sun is shining and it is indeed sandals weather. (clarks originals for me again this year...4 summers and still going strong but i think a saltwater order will be my next choice for 2013...money and work permitting!)

this is a two days in may creation...joint projects that i work on with my lovely mum.

a commission for a brand new person coming along in august...how exciting to be a month away from meeting your baby boy! i have felt really happy working on this. sitting and handstitching last night it felt very cosy on my lap. thinking back to when i had a 36 week bump. i really did love being pregnant.

and to think that bump turned in to a cheeky monkey who now sits behind me in the car giving me orders...
"i want zutons mummy...make it more loud!"

A Doodle Of Coincidence

listening to the rain bucket down tonight. and painting again. my new (old) favourite thing.

funny...no spooky that this pic was taken on my phone a year ago today when i checked the details to note in my sketch book. elsa wearing one of my baby dresses (circa 1970s). and those sandals that i adored on her teeny feet all last summer. so buttery soft. some things i just can't part with.

jenny...thank you! i would love to work on some pictures for you. promise an email to arrange it this week xXx

Birthdays Big and Small

two friends celebrate today.
elsa's pal maya and my pal nic.
happy times that i can sit and paint and make little cards for them.
i have actually cleared my desk and to be sat there with an egg cup of water with brush in hand and messy watercolour tin neatly at my reach...a joy.

Slow Tuesday

not a lot to say today. it is a bit grey. runny noses and rain. some dressing up and doodling.

we were up bright and early at 4.50am but now fading a bit.
strong coffee and sweet honey have been fueling my day.
and simply pottering. with a side helping of stuart little 2...twice. elsa is obsessed with the baby called martha...hardly the star of the show but her favourite. maybe it's the ringlets?

i am still enjoying painting some of elsa's outfits. she has had some lovely clothes and i think it would be a nice project to illustrate my/her favourites so if they get packed away or handed on i still have a token to remember them by. i keep a few things hanging on the walls in our house actually like the frock above.

my dream is to start up a collection of illustrations and perhaps see if anyone else would like some?
boys too : )


in other news...
our dill has pretty flowers that would make quite a lampshade! caffeine hallucinations...

Hop Skip Jump Run...

over to nell's charming blog today...please!

i had meant to mention earlier in the week what a super dooper giveaway she is kindly offering to mark 250 posts and two years of blogging. i believe it finishes on 24th june so there isn't much time...

nell creates the most gorgeous little knits for bambinos. so different from anything else you'll find. i am in love with the dungarees myself! plus the cutest wee accessories like the hair bows and booties. did you ever see them featured on this lovely family photoshoot?

not only can you win something from her sweet shop happy circus but there is a friendly 20% discount code for all her items on sale and another gorgeous children's clothing shop (a new find for me) called lazer baby vintage. and a chance to be gifted a copy of papier mache magazine.

what is not to love?? i seriously think you should enter the draw. and you will not be sorry to stumble on the goings on at on the first day of marriage. nell writes beautifully about her new family life and creative adventures and then there is josephine! ad-dorable :)

Elsa Wears

a new little series from my sketch book...well on a scrap of paper that the girl was painting on too actually. stripey top from zara and belle and boo bloomers. today accessorised with tights. yes tights in june. and imaginary (dairy-free-butter)flies. i am excited to unearth my own watercolours now and make regular doodles...after all the subject is usually across the table with her own paintbrush so i have the perfect reason.

The Girl with The Magnum

cut out a bow tie. grab a tashe. loving this download! (via poppytalk)
we had the trendy glasses but alas they were soon torn in 2 years old hands. next year?
take some pics in front of a bit of fabric. creases add to the charm naturally.
see how the brilliant people at pic monkey give you craft scissors?
hey presto. last minute card for the morning!
good job he doesn't read the blog.