Wednesday 20 July 2011

Hanging out for herbs?

After a different way to grow fresh herbs?


I just love this idea 
Find yourself an old hanging shoe rack;
cut a few holes in the bottom of each pouch; 
hang on a wall or fence outside,
then simply fill with potting mix and your favourite herb plants!

Wednesday 13 July 2011

Trendy Tween girls this Summer

Our young ladies love comfort, and this summer we will see comfort fashion with style.

Harem pants are still in and we'll be seeing them in various styles.



Tunics are 'the look' and very versatile, worn with jeggings (jeans leggings), leggings, straight leg harem pants or mini skirts.

   

Friday 8 July 2011

Enchanted Forests

I'm loving the "enchanted forest animals".
It's brings back fond memories of my youth and an amazing Dutch Artist/writer Rien Poortvliet.
His books where more like field journals with inspiring illustrations and even from the "not so real world" at times (it made me believe).







If only i could pick up my sketch pad, pull out my pencils and watercolours and produce something like this from my creatively frustrated brain.


My thoughts were inspired by this blog I found today on


These would have to be the most amazing animal prints I've seen since my youth.




Prints do not come framed.



Monday 4 July 2011

Felting Fun

We're getting particularly excited about needle felting, after Sacha told me about it earlier today.

The things you can make seem to be endless. 

Using wet felting or needle techniques. 

DIY the perfect unique gift for just about any age group.

Something to consider as a craft activity for the school holidays.







Needle Felting Woolbuddy Penguin Kit

Make your own Woolbuddy Penguin Kit (skill level EASY)


Finished product will be 3 inches big
Kit Comes Complete With:
Two felting needles

Earth Harmony foam
(4) different colors of felting wool
Step by step instructions


Star Chain



felt pencil case


Maybe something for 'ikke to consider stocking in our special craft area...





Saturday 2 July 2011

An icon of industrial esthetics

This mythical chair by Tolix, crafted of sheet metal, has been assured by «it’s fool-proof solidity, it’s unequalled lightness, it’s easy maintenance» advantages of which can be included «possibly inexpensive».
I'm yet to find this particular range on our local shores, but for now we can only dream.




Kids Mouette armchair





Too cool!

Tortue toy box






Girafe blackboard



Rhino desk