tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29246950032977171072024-03-06T09:45:42.722+08:00Absolutely Delish: We heart pretty things!Always on the hunt for great shopping finds online, we bring you only the best and most delish treasures. Anything from home decor, art, to handcrafted accessories - you are guaranteed a visual feast!meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-18474174813930088162008-12-10T21:44:00.005+08:002008-12-10T21:56:35.823+08:00print me over<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.altanotes.com/Images/gallery/e02c7478095b8d9c3df2c556f6ca0d87.jpg" height="400" width="300" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.45278140.jpg" height="200" width="300" /><br /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.altanotes.com/index.php">Alta Notecards</a>, as its name suggests, specialises in making notecards that are suitable for all occasions. They are colourful without being too cute, and striking in their own uniquely abstract way. My favourite at the moment is the Partridge Notecard (just above), which would definitely appeal to whoever you may be sending your Christmas greetings to.<br /></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-13523994132437510222008-12-09T23:58:00.002+08:002008-12-10T00:01:40.968+08:00busy as a bee<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3091831163_73f7aaae87_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3091831163_73f7aaae87_o.jpg" with="400" alt="" border="0" height="400" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/swilton/3091831163/">Instant Gerbera</a> by Swilton<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Again apologies for the lack of updates. After long weeks of exams I have immediately plunged head-first into the working world. Allow me to get my bearings in the meantime, but I really cant wait to start posting regularly again!<br /><br />Meanwhile though, isn't there something quite appealing about this simple shot of a lone but cheery Gerbera?<br /></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-85609727376962857952008-12-01T21:44:00.002+08:002008-12-01T21:53:59.448+08:00mailbox surprisesFirst up I really must apologise for the intermittent updates. I have been so swarmed with work!<br /><br /><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.44549406.jpg" height="170" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.43782903.jpg" height="170" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.46959062.jpg" height="180" width="200" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.45817431.jpg" height="180" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nonetheless, I was really happy to come across <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5397355">Jennifer Ladd'</a>s ultra-adorable shop of bags and wallets, and baby accessories. I love all the charming fabrics she uses for her items, and how well the prints go with the silhouettes of her bags and the functional shape of her baby booties.<br /><br />Clockwise from left: (1) Green apple clasp clutch purse; (2) Bunny slippers baby bootie; (3) Skypark baby booties; (4) Wildflowers clasp clutch purse</div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-56222977365139518752008-11-28T12:36:00.005+08:002008-11-28T12:36:00.262+08:00christmas gift guides part 7 - for the mister<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.41141092.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.40371404.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.25833915.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.littleblackduck.co.uk/contents/media/l_black%20square%20lr.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://img.dawanda.com/Product/950/950086/full/1221215493-625.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://en.dawanda.com/Product/91/91774/big/1195477483-273.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br /><br />Top row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16176789">Leather Tree Tote</a> by Feel Design; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15942504">Bombs Away Narrow Silkscreened Tie</a> by Toy Breaker<br />Middle row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11482144">iPhone Black Leather Case</a> by MsCorz Designs; (2) <a href="ttp://www.littleblackduck.co.uk/index1.html">Black Pearlescent Leather Business Card Holder</a> by Little Black Duck<br />Bottom row: (1) <a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/950086-kill-mondays">Kill Mondays Tee</a> by The Gretest; (2)<a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/91774-Laptophuelle-Quadrus"> Quadras Laptop Case</a> by Katameilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-38546562269591318032008-11-24T12:04:00.006+08:002008-11-24T12:04:00.932+08:00christmas gift guides part 6 - a collector's trove<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.20328077.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.6711513.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.33555522.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.31955100.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.42068618.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.30464139.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1st row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7729332">Aged Flowers Fine Art Photo</a> by House of Six Cats; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=5567015">Elevation- 8 x 10 landscape print</a> by Many Muses<br />2nd row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13860118">Red Silhouette Print</a> by Nesta Home; (2)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13366020"> Peach Jam Polaroid Print</a> by Futuro Woman<br />3rd row: (1)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16459955">He Admired Her from Afar</a> by Stiletto Heights; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12903053">Invasion</a> by CGregori<br /></div></div></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-46395238455505574722008-11-20T12:01:00.006+08:002008-11-20T12:01:00.664+08:00christmas gift guides part 5 - the little one<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.hisforhome.com/images/1835_1.25.jpg" height="200" width="220" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.13587396.jpg" height="200" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.42675375.jpg" height="200" width="220" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.36420701.jpg" height="200" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.31849114.jpg" height="200" width="220" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://img.dawanda.com/Product/1379/1379830/big/1225284042-852.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Top row: (1)<a href="http://www.hisforhome.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=1835&DepartmentID=4"> Children's Blocks</a> from H is for Home; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7733353">Small Swirl Blankie - Orange and Yellow</a> by Leanne Graeff<br />Middle row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16645724">Mod Dots Red Tie</a> by Baby Leila; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14743913">Bib and Burp Cloth Set (Simba)</a> by Allisa Jacobs<br />Third row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13332800">Together Wooden Book</a> by Mrs Eliot Books; (2) <a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/1379830-Babyschuhe-hallo-biene">*hallo biene!* Baby Shoes </a>by Petit Mouton<br /></div></div></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-1079639065824819992008-11-17T11:47:00.008+08:002008-11-17T13:05:46.496+08:00christmas gift guides part 4 - home improvement<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.37968850.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://store.freddyandma.com/images/P/assort.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.dbohome.com/photos/bg_bgcoplantplate.jpg" height="200" width="220" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.39318469.jpg" height="200" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.27697007.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.shopjohnmurphy.com/catalog/images/SIB2_SS_5x7clr.jpg" height="200" width="220" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br />Top row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15216073">Hand Printed Mini Pillows</a> by Kalla; (2) <a href="http://store.freddyandma.com/product.php?productid=16268&cat=264&page=2">Limited Edition Melamine Set</a> by Freddy & Ma<br />2nd row: (1) <a href="http://www.dbohome.com/bowls_platters.html">Chocolate & Oyster Plantlife Plate</a> from dbO Home; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15624397">Small Curvy Vase with Lavender Accent</a> by Kim Westad<br />3rd row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12044643">Eggway to the Moon Placemats</a> by Wonder Thunder; (2)<a href="http://www.shopjohnmurphy.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=61"> Still Life 2 Print and Frame</a> by John Murphymeilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-9898222693589360022008-11-13T11:44:00.007+08:002008-11-13T14:49:22.604+08:00christmas gift guides part 3 - fashionable girls<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/product/B/P80827901.jpg" height="210" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.27467397.jpg" height="210" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.oktak.com/shop/images/p_267.jpg" height="210" width="160" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.33318115.jpg" height="210" width="220" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42467656.jpg" height="210" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.rachaelsudlow.com/valentines1.jpg" height="210" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div><br />Top row: (1) <a href="http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P80827901&Category_Code=Shoes">Black Origami Ballet Flats</a> from Plastic Land; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11973700">You are Here Ring </a>by Silent Goddess<br />Middle row: (1) <a href="http://www.oktak.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=606">Pears on Gray Frame Pouch</a> by Oktak; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13786891">London Skyline Blue Ballet Flats</a> by Hippy of Doom<br />Bottom row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16582452">Floaty Floral</a> by Edor7; (2)<a href="http://www.rachaelsudlow.com/necklacesvalentine.htm"> Love Letter Envelope Necklace</a> by Rachael Sudlowmeilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-39770587553492131012008-11-11T11:36:00.000+08:002008-11-11T11:36:00.433+08:00paper does it<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.28985311.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.28985311.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.19735482.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.19735482.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38758315.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38758315.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Susan <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5087348">of Middleburg</a> is currently the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=5087348">featured seller</a> on Etsy - and her work certainly deserves many more features. I almost couldn't believe that these wonderful sculptures are actually papier maches. Any one of her amazing work would make a great centrepiece in any home.<br /><br />From the top: Hummingbird Topairy, Tender Angel and Blue Bird Wedding Cake Toppermeilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-36166864690692770042008-11-10T16:16:00.004+08:002008-11-10T16:16:00.223+08:00christmas gift guides part 2 - the craftaholic<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://store.makoollovesyou.com/images/products/169-full.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42593524.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.32168795.jpg" height="180" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.31199210.jpg" height="180" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38047063.jpg" height="180" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://img.dawanda.com/Product/1300/1300478/big/1224611668-576.jpg" height="180" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Top row: (1)<a href="http://store.makoollovesyou.com/products/51-makool-lick-em-stick-ems"> Makool lick 'em & stick 'ems</a> by Makool Loves you; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16620686">Hand printed Knitting Project Bag</a> by Plain Jane Textiles<br />Middle row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13432430">All Things Green Inspiration Kit</a> by Jillian Marie; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13131443">Flip Doll Kit</a> by Umbrella Prints<br />Bottom row: (1)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15240211"> Doll Faced Needle Felting Tool</a> by Love One World Zero; (2) <a href="http://en.dawanda.com/product/1300478-Pincushion-Set-Ablaone-Gift-Set">Pincushion Set 'Ablaone' Gift Set</a> by Nadelwerk<br /></div></div></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-45728146403483137072008-11-07T12:18:00.000+08:002008-11-07T12:18:00.520+08:00felty friends<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.43348123.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.32035754.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41560878.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.29440844.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5535182">Kate Broughton</a> brings felt brooches to a whole new level. I'm amazed by the level of intricate detail in her handmade brooches and bins, particularly in her animal-themed ones.<br /></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-2583726537253499892008-11-06T12:09:00.002+08:002008-11-06T12:15:33.673+08:00pitter platter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41354503.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 369px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41354503.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41897535.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41897535.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />I had previously <a href="http://absolutelydelish.blogspot.com/2008/04/stampede.html">featured</a> one of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5180073">Craft Pudding</a>'s adorable handmade stamps, but I have to reintroduce Craft Pudding again and her range of mini ceramic bowls. The great details are made using her handmade rubber stamps.meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-65284731875906252512008-11-05T10:01:00.000+08:002008-11-05T10:01:00.522+08:00joojoo land<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.30129618.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.34666312.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.24530475.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.38818489.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5264699">JooJoo</a> has such adorable miniature sculptures and jewelery moulded out of polymer clay. I'm going to just let the cuteness of the pictures overwhelm you.<br /><br />Clockwise from left: (1) Sweet cupcakes; (2) Pingie in Mexico; (3) Octie the winking octopus - aqua pendant; (4) Owl Necklace</span>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-4461092422197674222008-11-04T09:50:00.002+08:002008-11-04T09:59:01.964+08:00painting dreams<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.36507243.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41781742.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.36698287.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.35843829.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">There's something dreamy and whimsical about the work of French artists. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/27760084@N03/">Sabbio</a>'s paintings of girls in various states of dreaminess has something very endearing about them. You can find her artwork on ACEOs, bookmarks, journals and mirrors in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5855543">Cinnamon Tree</a> store.<br /><br />Clockwise from left: (1) The Garden of Sweetness ACEO (limited edition); (2) Automna bookmark; (3) Preserved secret garden pocket mirror; (4)Snatched by the Abysses journal</span>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-78466087351134281232008-11-03T15:02:00.002+08:002008-11-04T10:00:18.542+08:00christmas gift guides part 1 - greeting cards<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.42838630.jpg" height="200" width="220" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.39741712.jpg" height="200" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="https://www.pinklovesbrown.com/item_images/rudolf.jpg" height="180" width="200" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.16078072.jpg" height="180" width="220" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.42889294.jpg" height="200" width="200" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.42557301.jpg" height="200" width="220" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: left;">With my favourite holiday not too far away, what better way to count down than present you with a different themed gift guide each week! (I'll try to post a new guide at least once a week.)<br /><br />First up, christmas cards. It wouldn't feel the same without getting a lovely card in the mail.<br /><br />First row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_7&listing_id=16695489">Personalised Christmas Note Cards</a> by Le Papier Designs; (2)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15753332">Be Merry- Little Elf</a> by Happy Day Studio<br />Second row: (1) <a href="http://www.pinklovesbrown.com/item.php?item_id=287&category_id=76">Rudolf </a>by Pink Loves Brown; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_19&listing_id=8500189">Three Kings</a> By Staza<br />Last row: (1) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_11&listing_id=15379611">Christmas Ornaments </a>by desTroy; (2) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=cat3_gallery_4&listing_id=16487140">Holiday Deer</a> by A Punkin Card Company<br /><br /></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-65988719342592053752008-10-31T09:57:00.000+08:002008-10-31T09:57:00.696+08:00a fresh serenity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40382994.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 537px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40382994.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.39938331.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 537px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.39938331.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Professional photographer Jennifer of Jennifer Squires Productions recently emailed me about her new range photographs taken in Greece. I like how she manages to capture the unique architectural landscape of Greece in a soft, romantic light. Her <a href="http://www.jennifersquires.ca/">website </a>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5594686">etsy shop</a> here.meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-585859033218269402008-10-30T12:09:00.001+08:002008-10-30T13:09:59.062+08:00my kingdom for a bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.41734636.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.41734636.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42729976.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42729976.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Fashion and photography do go hand in hand, as <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=10892">Oh So Retro</a> does with great effect. And oh for these bags that are my current faves, the Isobelle Shaped Purse in Celery Green Damask (above-most) and the Yellow Confetti Pleated Wristlet and Card Case Set (just above).meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-43731121126649150152008-10-29T11:52:00.003+08:002008-10-29T12:09:21.295+08:00sunshine on my window<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2923981819_9e873eef55.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2923981819_9e873eef55.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2885654172_177012ebef.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2885654172_177012ebef.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Gotta love the cheeriness of the whimsical works of <a href="http://de.dawanda.com/shop/jasna">Jasna</a>. Her shop is overflowing with so many creative fabric-made items to brighten up your home, from album covers to garlands, mobiles, bibs, bags and more.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span></span></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-34941086974401310712008-10-28T15:54:00.005+08:002008-10-28T16:04:29.820+08:00a nerdy kind of love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42290876.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42290876.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42153848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42153848.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">If you are as attached to your laptop as I am to mine, then you will certainly love these Macbook Envelopes from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5041696"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Fernfiddlehead</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. Carry around your precious laptop in pride, knowing that they are safely tucked away in their pretty padded cases.</span></span> </span></span>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-30852242553988100972008-10-27T11:21:00.006+08:002008-10-27T11:49:59.429+08:00ceramic sentiments<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.36513378.jpg" height="180" width="180" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.42206507.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.34963711.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.36281253.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's a lovely public holiday today, which makes me rather relaxed and kind of vacation-y. What better way to relax than feasting your eyes upon these handpainted and kiln-fired ceramic creations by </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5778190"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Say Your Piece</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">? These miniature dishes would make a lovely decoration piece, or if you can bear to, as soap dishes. (It will certainly entice you to wash your hands with soap a lot more!)</span></span><br /></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-62516520613993618132008-10-21T12:21:00.003+08:002008-10-21T12:29:16.362+08:00utter gorgeousness<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.emmagordon.co.uk/aw0809/images/ella_grey_side.jpg" height="180" width="180" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.emmagordon.co.uk/aw0809/images/dewie_peach_side.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.emmagordon.co.uk/aw0809/images/anasi_peach_side.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://www.emmagordon.co.uk/aw0809/images/georgia_navy_peach_side.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Has it been a week since I last blogged? I've been so swarmed with work (and still am) but upon seeing the email from <a href="http://www.emmagordon.co.uk/index.htm">Emma Gordon</a> about her latest autumn/winter collection I just had to throw work aside and tell you about it. I love her choice of colours and fabrics, and the little touches added to make her bags stand out. I've seen some of her bags in real life and they are as pretty as they look! Oh, and she's having a 20% winter sale and free worldwide shipping. </span>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-54351081769232334182008-10-14T10:36:00.002+08:002008-10-14T10:44:40.419+08:00tingling fingers<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.40921828.jpg" height="160" width="180" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41147679.jpg" height="160" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.37454346.jpg" height="160" width="180" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.41147327.jpg" height="160" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />Looking at the detail of these, I initially thought they were cuff bracelets/bangles but then I realised they were actually rings! And each tiny acrylic ring has its amazing level of detail by a process of stamping with waterproof ink. By </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5006651"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dillon Designs</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. <br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Clockwise from top left: (1) Robot Love; (2) Lovebird; (3) Gossiping Birds and (4) Wheat Field</span></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-26323193161936575522008-10-13T11:19:00.002+08:002008-10-13T11:30:20.685+08:00a joyful mix<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.40656017.jpg" height="180" width="180" /> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.40585101.jpg" height="160" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.39690314.jpg" height="160" width="180" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.40694031.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I'll try letting the pictures speak for themselves. Cuteness overload! You check out a whole lot more at the </span><a href="http://www.karakustore.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Karaku Store</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> (in yen) and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5202430"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Karaku on Etsy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> (USD).</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Clockwise from top left: (1) 365pcs Japanese Style Stamps; (2) Japanese Mamehanko - Stamp Set; (3) ToyCute Shop - Japanese fabric; and (4) Petit Collection - Super Girl Stamp</span></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-85493317370294365772008-10-10T11:29:00.000+08:002008-10-10T11:29:00.320+08:00wearing your heart around your neck<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.38810992.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.38810992.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who knew acrylic jewellery could be </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">this </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">fun? </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=108502"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finest Imaginary</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> has the cutest jewellery designs like the Grr Arg Monster acrylic Necklace above and Teapot Heart necklace below.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.38068386.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.38068386.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2924695003297717107.post-69297381204716698232008-10-09T10:04:00.002+08:002008-10-09T10:11:00.918+08:00delicious dreams<div align="center"><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.37815221.jpg" height="180" width="180" /> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.37041374.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></td></tr></tbody></table><table><tbody><tr><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.38583523.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.39508959.jpg" height="180" width="180" /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was immediately drawn to the colour palette and whimsical nature of the stationery and felt wallets from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5336653"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Your Wish Cake</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. And they are currently having an October promotion too, with a free gift with every purchase of 2 items this month.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Clockwise from left: (1) felt wallet with double circles, burgandy and gray; (2) all you need, quotation notebook; (3) felt wallet with double circles, green and yellow; and (4) leafy magnets.</span></div></div>meilinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01116061502423174328noreply@blogger.com1