Trip to Dorset

I apologise for not posting this last week but my husband and I were taking a much needed break in Dorset. It's been a bit of a stressful few weeks for us both. As I posted a while back we were supposed to have exchanged and completed on our first house purchase about a month ago. Unfortunately the tenants have refused to move out so the owners are currently taking legal action to evict them but it could take up to the end of October to finally get them out. So all our big plans and furniture purchases were a bit presumptuous. The other bummer was that we'd given notice on our rented house and they had already got someone lined up to move in, so 3 weeks back we had to move, put all of our belongings into storage and decamp to my husband's parents. On paper our house purchase should have been simple, first time buyers, no chain but the legal system is so upside down that they give more rights to people who don't even own.

Anyway enough of my rant!

If you are planning any trips down to Dorset then I suggest you check out the Bindon Bottom Bed and Breakfast in Lulworth Cove. It is the most spectacular location and only a mile walk Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast.

Bindon Bottom B&B

Durdle Door

We stayed in the Keats room, it was lovely and cosy with a fantastic view of the rolling hills. It was the attention to detail that was so nice, handmade truffles by the bed, neals yard toiletries, organic cotton robes and a fantastic breakfast. Even when I asked for some Soya Milk at breakfast it was no trouble for  the wonderful hosts Lisa and Clive. 

Keats Room

View from Keats Room

(All images from Bindon Bottom B&B)

Church Street Gallery, Saffron Walden

I took a trip to Saffron Walden on Saturday with my sister-in-law. It's been a few years since I had last been so I was pleasantly surprised in the choice of shops. One of my favourites was the Church Street Gallery a fantastic shop full of local artists work including many prints at very affordable prices. They feature artists such as Angie Lewin, showcasing her fabrics, cards and cushions.

(Image from Church Street Gallery)

I also particularly liked the Multiple and single block lino cuts by Fiona Carver shown below.

Images from Fiona Carver

I actually ended up buying this lovely Red linoprint by Zoe Badger titled 'Endless Love' for my husband's birthday, well in truth, it's more for the house but I'm sure he'll appreciate the sentiment.

Check out more of her work on Folksy, I'm also loving her Flower Power and Bookcase Linoprints.

Images from Zebedee on Folksy

New Orla Kiely EVOKE Mio Radio

Regular readers will realise I have a mild obsession with all things Orla Kiely. I am in the process of trying to stop myself buying everything I see in her prints but today I spotted her new EVOKE Mio Radio and my best laid plans were dashed to pieces. Isn't it just beautiful! I had previously posted about the Multi colourway here but since they introduced this blue version I'm smitten.

Image from decor8

Image from Orla Kiely

Let me know what you think, which version do you prefer? and if there is anyone out there who already has one maybe share a photo of it in your interior.

Apologies

Apologies for not posting recently I was a bit busy being Maid of Honour to my best friend from school on Sunday. I have been a bit preoccupied with Table plans and general bridesmaid duties. IT was all worth it though as she looked amazing and the happy couple both looked .... well very happy!

I will hopefully be back in full swing soon.

Thanks for your patience.

Rifle Paper Co

I have previously posted about the joyful products from Rifle Paper Co here. I was recently reading Paper Crave and noticed that Rifle have come up with some more glorious card designs including this Birthday Candles Card.

I am also in awe of these Girlie Dog Cards set, they are so adorable that I wouldn't want to send them to anyone else and just keep them for myself.

There Assorted Hello Cards are also great, the monochrome and gold work exceptionally well. These are the kind of designs that inspire me and I wish I just had more time to create more myself.

The Gold Floral Thank You Card is a tropical treat, it makes you think of far flung exotic places, instead I'm sitting watching the rain pelt down in England. Oh Well, I can dream!

All Images from Rifle Paper Co

Bluebellgray Sample Sale

If you liked the look of the wonderful designs from Bluebellgray on my post on the 5th May then check out there sample sale of cushions. They are all roughly half price, I'm thinking about Big Rose or Secret Garden design or I might just wait until her fabric is available to order. But check it out!

Block Printed Cards

I was browsing one of my fave blogs Paper Crave and came across this post about Katharine Watson's Block Printed Cards. The designs are apparently inspired by Indian textiles and folk arts and include textiles, journals and block printed cards. Each card is individually printed using a hand-carved linoleum block and the detail she creates is amazing. You can buy her products on her etsy shop here.

Images from Katharine Watson

(Images from Paper Crave)