Five Fab Friday Finds from my Faves - feeling quirky!

I'm feeling a little whimsical today and quirky seems to fit my mood.
So I thought I'd share some of my more whimsical picks.

This is listed as a toy - but I could so totally adopt it!
How pretty is it?
I love the little pompom roof edging.

soft toy house by handmadebygemmie

I there anything more whimsical than a hot air balloon?
Or just plain crazy!
Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? I don't think I could.
So this is a great substitute to satisfy my floating away into the blue yonder yearnings.

hot air balloon necklace by ElainaLouiseStudios

I love teapots!
How cool would it be to have your morning cuppa from a teapot like this with its delightful plant illustration?

teapot brooch by melscreativewishes

I just couldn't resist the wistful expression on little mister fox's face.
Oh...and his name is "Owen" - how adorable!
And there are any number of more delightful plushies in this shop.

plush fox, Owen by sleepyking

I think I need to start a collection of cute little houses - like this one.
Shhh, don't tell my hubbie ; )

ceramic beach house by orlydesign

How has your week been?
Are you looking forward to a fabulous weekend?
It's Mother's Day here on Sunday so I'm looking forward to spending the day with my wonderful family.

Five Fabulous Friday Finds From My Faves

It's a very long weekend here - is it at your place too?

I'm not sure what day it is! At first it felt like Sunday, and now it feels like Saturday...I wonder what day it will be come next Tuesday!

Anyway - because it is actually Friday it's time for some faves!

Just look at the gorgeous colours of these stones!
I love natural or rough-cut stones and this simple under-stated necklace is just perfect.

rainbow titanium necklace

Yeah, I know ....I'm always posting photos - well I do like a nice atmospheric snap.
I can just see and hear these flags fluttering in the breeze.
Again a lovely under-stated design - but so much gentleness.

fair penants by sophiebrownehandmade

As jewellery makers myself I'm a bit keen on jewellery storage.
This one is brilliant!
It's an old printers drawer, and I love all the hanging hooks - genius!

jewellery organiser by blackforestcottage

Missy Mao Mao makes the most gorgeous bags.
Some of her latest creations feature a photographic panel. This photo was taken by a Melbourne photographer Esther Freida.
What a fabulous collaboration.

fallen leaves satchel by missymaomao

This furniture shop has chairs to die for! (I would die for a chair? Um, maybe not!)
But have a look - they a scrummy.

patchwork armchair by namedesignstudio

Have a great weekend - whatever length it is!

Five Fabulous Friday Faves - Happy Australia Day!

Tomorrow is Australia Day here in the Land Downunder!

So today I'm featuring some of my favorite Aussie artist and designer friends.

tree art print by Lindy Longhurst

teabowl with carved leaves by Black Cockatoo Ceramics

abandoned home photograph by BeadsMe

Nouveau possum coin purse by Pocket Carnival

garden art print by Amelia Herbertson

Have a great weekend!

Five Fab Friday Finds - printable calendars

Get ready! 2013 is nearly here!

Have you got your calendar ready for the new year?

Do you even still use a pen-an-paper-calendar?
Or do you totally use your smart phone, computer diary or whatever?

Or do you love a beautiful calendar on your desk or studio wall?

Here is a great way to acquire a calendar quickly and painlessly - just download and print. Easy-peasy!

I picked this lovely botanical one for a friend's Christmas gift - she loved it!

My Paper Kitten

How about this geometric simplicity -

bubbo

Or a glorious tree one?

Ana Pontes photography

The cutest owl and the pussycat -

teva gallery

Or the ever-popular bunting?

ThumbAlinaLane

Which one is your fave?
Tell me about your calendars - or lack of them!