Animal Planet (psychedelic)

Ive been on a psychedelic Space Safari in my living room this morning!! Delighted to discover these incredible species, creations of 'The Good Machinery' http://thegoodmachinery.bigcartel.com/

A freelance artist/designer/painter who lives in Italy.... Love the combination of colours with the bright fluro hi-lights & combination of matt with metallic shine......Stupendo!!! .....the only problem is which one to buy....I want all of them!!!!!

Betty Crocker stirs in the smiles

 'Betty Crocker' cookery books have been my absolute flipping fantastic fun fanny dizzy daisy find of the weekend!! I am so over excited I cant control myself they just make me so happy!! 

A cultural American Iconic brand created by Marjarie Husted in 1921. They chose the name 'Betty' because it was seen as a cheery 'all-American' name...... they certainly make me very Cheery!!

I love the combination of the drawn illustrations with the retro over saturated photography and the rather 'blunt' cookery delights, they are so un delicate...Respect Betty Crocker, THIS IS ART!!! :0)

You can stand under my vintage umbrella, ella ella

If this rain is going to keep up I will need to be investing in something a little more stylish than my 'handy' pocket sized WHsmith special....Here are a few I've found on Etsy...something a little more cheery to help 'un dampen' your spirits!!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90777751/beautiful-vintage-pk-fabric-umbrella

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98116002/clear-vintage-umbrella-with-colored

http://www.etsy.com/listing/97564710/vintage-pink-childs-fabric-umbrella-with

http://www.etsy.com/listing/46849661/vintage-rainbow-polka-dot-umbrella

                              http://www.etsy.com/listing/41711522/vintage-retro-umbrella

April Showers boredom buster!! thanks to Ellen Giggenbach's cut paper art..

 Ellen Giggenbach's print designs are inspired by her collection of mid century treasures. She assembles graphic shapes from art papers painted in her vibrant and joyful designs.  " My German heritage adds a element of folk to my designs and my passion for the 1950's, 60's and believe it or not even the 70's! inspires my graphic shapes and crazy color combinations!"

The Fireside Book of Children's Songs... John Alcorn

possibly the best book in the world?? What a delight to come across these illustrations by John Alcorn (2.10.1935-1.27.1992) His beautiful books are top on my list of my junk shop treasure hunt's!
Love the restricted colour palette he has used, fantastic inspiration for textile print designers!

rummage find of the day!

Je adore le colours......http://www.etsy.com/listing/88585494/metal-bird-canister

SEW SUPER!!!

I have just come across the most genius thing on Etsy by a very cleaver Missy.  These birchwood characters are made from her illustrations, what a super way of keeping your sewing box tidy!
check out http://www.missykulik.com/