Adorable bundle

Sorry for my absence....I've had a baby!

The blog may be a bit neglected for a while, and I have to try very hard to think about anything but babies, so please be patient.

My stationery box: monochrome

1. Printed plastic bags: (left) unknown (right) Palais de Tokyo, Paris

2. Silhouette cutouts: (left) Handmade wedding invitation from my friends P&P who celebrate their 3 year anniversary today! (top right) Hand-cut portrait of my Nan found when clearing out some of her drawers (bottom right) Printed handkerchief business card picked up at a design fair

My stationery box: graphic

1. A selection of notebooks from Thailand, Tokyo, Paris and handmade by me on a bookbinding course

2. Homemade birthday cards from old friends

3. Monogrammed postcards

4. Printed kraft paper and casino-used playing cards from Vegas

5. Shooting star & flying fox print paper bag from Colette, Paris

Ceramic collections

My collection of ceramics are finding their homes in the flat - the plates are finally on the wall and look fantastic....there is definitely a certain style and look that I seem to be attracted to, often unconsciously when I purchase something new.

I love my new Battersea power station plate from Snowden Flood, but I'm still pining for a plate from ninainvorm - I love her quirky style of printing bunting and birds over vintage ceramics (just need to find the funds first!).

Unexpected gifts

An unexpected letter from a friend in a bird-printed envelope, with a set of monogrammed index cards from my favourite stationery website Present&Correct. It's so lovely to receive a gift in the post, especially when you've been cooped up inside for weeks! It also inspired me to dig out lots of other notebooks/labels/stamps/postcards/packaging that I've been collecting over the years so look out for a couple of stationery-themed posts coming soon...

Graphic patterns

Bun in the oven

....along with some homemade mince pies and jam tarts in preparation for Christmas (to look the part of both a domestic goddess and new Mum...if he/she ever decides to come out!). Left cooling on my gorgeous new purchases from Skandi print company New House Textiles - Golden Orchard pot stand and Red Fox chopping board.