Come Dine with Kate

I've just come across an exhibition at Londons Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery, which is featuring textile artist Kate Jenkins crocheted portrayal of food. The exhibition is open until 24th July, if you can't get there, then at least check out the images on the link above. Here is a little sample, I think the sardines are my favourite!:

Whittard

Whilst out shopping in Cambridge a few weeks back, I came across this lovely crockery in Whittards. I controlled myself and didn't buy them, but do you know what, I have been working so damn hard lately that when I get paid for all this work, I might just treat myself.

You can find the whole range here

Gracie's Garden Bazaar

I came across a gorgeous artist on Folksy recently. She makes the most beautiful felt brooches. Here are a couple of photos. You can find them here

Macbook Pro

Hi Guys

I'm back. Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but I have been snowed under with work, mainly designing licensed character watches :-) which has been a great project to work on and the people I have been working with/for have been great. I'll try to get some samples on here once they have been produced.

Since I have been away, I have treated my self to a gorgeous, new, Apple Mac Book Pro 15"! with an anti glare screen, so that hopefully, I can do some work outside when things calm down a little :-) I have never owned a laptop before, so it is taking a little time to work out the track pad etc.

I am also doing a detox at the moment, due to a number of health issues, it seems to be giving me more energy, but it's difficult going without Wheat, Dairy & particularly Sugar!

Anyway... back to work. Have a good day!

A lil break

Hi Guys

Sorry for my lack of post today and lack of my own work being featured recently, I am in the middle of a big project which is ongoing and taking over my life at the moment, therefore I am going to take a break from blogging for a few days. I'll aim to be back this time next week if possible, when hopefully I'll be more on top of things.

Have a great weekend everyone!

A x

The Cutest Elephant

I came across this cute little elephant here, isn't it just adorable?!? You can buy a print from Etsy for $8.00

Birdbox Birthday Cake

Isn't this birdbox cake lovely! you can find the recipe and instructions here on the Parenting website.

Enjoy the sunshine today!

Tax Calculator

Hi

I hope that you have all had a lovely weekend, I was working most of it because it's so busy here, but I can't complain, it's great to be busy. I did get to go to Ascot on Saturday and out to dinner for a friends birthday, so not all bad.

The other day I came across this tax calculator and thought it might be helpful to share, for you guys who are self employed, sole traders. You just add in what your takings are per month and it works it all out for you, so that you have an idea of what to put by, for when your tax bill arrives.

Thanks

:-)

Packaging Galour

A problem

Hello

Today I seem to have an issue with uploading images, so I appologise for the lack of packaging themed post today... hopefully, all will be back to normal tomorrow. 

I am starting a detox today, so no sugar, wheat, red meat, alcohol or diary for me for a while! argh!!!!! wish me luck, I'm gonna need it :-)

Enjoy the sunshine, if you are lucky enough to have it!

A x

More lovely Packaging

Great Packaging Design

Things are very busy here with me at the moment, I am working on Licensed character product (amongst other things) so, over the next few days, I would like to post some lovely packaging I have found on http://lovelypackage.com

Pantone Hotel

Hey check this out!

For you designers out there or anyone who loves colour, check out The Pantone Hotel in Brussels!

Last of the gorgeous table favours & decorations for a while

Have a great weekend everyone! x

Party Styling

Hi

Sorry for my lack of posting yesterday. It was my boyfriends birthday, so we went to Cambridge for the day:-)

Here are some more gorgeous party decorations

Oh! How lovely!!!!

More lovely table decorations

Table Decorations

I have become obsessed with amazing party decorations, here are a few I have come across. I hope you agree how amazing they are! I will be featuring more next week. Have a great weekend :-)

What would you like to see?

Hi everyone

I am doing a little survey today and would love some feedback from you please, if possible.

• What would you like to see more of on my blog? 
• What made you decide to subscribe to my blog? 
• What was your favourite post (if you can remember?)
• Does anyone out there know of anything lovely I could feature? 

Please make a comment on any or all of the above, or email me if you'd prefer to do it privately.

Thanks in advance! Enjoy the sunshine!!!

Amanda
x

Another Lovely online store

Hi

Today I wanted to feature another lovely online store I found recently. Check out Papermash. They are UK based and they sell those gorgeous paper cups I featured a few months back! as well as lots of other lovely things.

Here are some of my favourites: