Button up

If you're after some unusual jewellery then these button bracelets by Zoe Bonbon might be the solution. Handmde in France, Zoe uses an old technique of screenprinting designs onto mother of pearl buttons to create these fun bracelets. They are available from Ella Georgia Jewellery, priced £46 for the four button bracelets, and £26 for the three button version,  which would make a perfect child's present.

And these cheery pieces of jewellery would be enough to brighten the gloomiest day the British weather could throw at you. Each piece is handmade by The Blue Pebble and can be bought at Not on the High Street. They look good enough to eat!

Barrel necklace - £10 , Button stack necklace - £15.50 , Allsorts button bracelet - £9.50

Lollipop Designs

Take a look at some of the fantastic stationery available from Lollipop Designs. Designed by Rachel Le Mesurier, the cards have a really retro feel and are produced with the environment in mind. I bought some birthday invites and thank you cards last year and can vouch that they are as gorgeous in real life as the photos suggest.

And if  you're feeling creative, Lollipop also does a fantastic range of printed cards that come with a rubber stamp and ink so that you can personalise them yourself.

Picnic Teas

At last - the sun is out, the eggy smell from volcanic ash has gone (!) and we can get out and enjoy the garden again. We are big fans of picnic teas. The kids love them because they can eat outside, with their fingers, and I love them because the crumbs stay outside. And these melamine plates are perfect for adding a bit of style.
Melamine was all the rage in the 50's and 60's and has seen a revival of popularity over the past few years, meaning there's a great choice of tableware available.

These sea-themed melamine plates from Pedlars are just the thing for outdoor eating, and they're dishwasher safe so no washing-up after.

And if the kids need persuading that greens are good for them, these Superhero plates from French Bull might help. Very retro! You can find some French Bull products at Funky Moose.

And I came across these Jane Jenni plates at Hunky Dory Homes. Just pick the plate to match your personality.

 

I came across the perfect one for my daughter at the Jane Jenni website...

Now all I have to do is pray the sun will last till teatime - this is Scotland after all!!

My Kingdom for a Cushion

I'm on the hunt for cushions for my living room so for inspiration I've been browsing at Etsy. Here's a few of my favourite finds..

Helena Carrington creates image inspired by her travels and digitally prints them onto cotton satin fabric. Gorgeous and perfect for adding a splash of colour to a room. There are other cushions available at her website and on her etsy shop.

I love Feed the Dog's cushions. Each one is made by hand by the designer, in Sydney Australia and is either a one off or part of a limited run. I've been putting off buying one until I can trust my kids not to ruin it. They're almost house-trained now so I'll start saving!

 

A few years ago I bought a few Skinny Laminx teatowels and I've visited her etsy shop often since. An illustrator from Cape Town, she has taken inspiration from historical references to create these simple, yet very effective designs. 

Decisions, decisions!