live like this

It's not often that I come across a boutique that has so many wonderful treasures but live like this is a little slice of heaven: From the pretty pastel blue of the exterior to the exquisite merchandise inside, all wonderfully displayed, to the friendly staff!

They stock Anna Lou's jewelery in a dark, wintry palette of black, plum and teals. They have a pretty selection of silicone bakeware, the cutest of cupcake wrappers and delightful rolls of oilcloth fabric. There is a selection of items from Cath Kidston, Rice and Orla Kiely. There is also a baby & kids section full of great gift ideas. I could have spent hours in there!



The shop is situated in the heart of Cowes on the Isle of Wight. But, they do have an online shop: live like this (link).

Have a sweet day!

Beau Monde

Beau Monde sells the most adorable cards and stationery, my favorites being from the creative director Kelly Hyatt. The above three illustrations are from the Juliette collection.





Above three illustrations from the St Germain collection.

Winter Cream

This week on Flickr Faves Sunday, I bring you a Winter Cream palette with these gorgeous pics. Check back soon for some more of the most inspirational photographers on Flickr.

Some beautiful shots from my Flickr favourites (clockwise from top left):

• The adorable hand stitched The Guardian (Palomino) by What Delilah Did
  
• The delicate flea market treasures by Suzanne Duda
  
• The cute deer and embroidery in anabela! by simple tess
• The calming colours in more finds by skblanks
  

Have a great day!

Christmas Inspiration - bright vintage

Above two photos from Yvestown.

I love the freshness of these pics with the bright green and pink accents. I must get a pink bucket for my tree this year!




Above photos by Daisy Pink Cupcake.

I am so in love with these pics. I love the old wooden sign, the pretty pattern used to line the cupboard and the adorable cake stands.



Above photo from Department 56.



Above photo from Cath Kidston.



Top row: Cath Kidston fabric.
Bottom row: Tilda fabric.

I love making things from the Tilda range of books by Tone Finnanger so have ordered some of the fabrics from her to make reindeer heads, as well as some from Cath Kidston to make stockings.



Photo from Department 56.

Department 56 does, in my opinion, some of the loveliest decorations around. I have a few from the gummy drop range a few years ago and would love to get a few more this year.

This Christmas I want to go for a bright 50's inspired Christmas in a palette of pastel pink, pale blue, lime, green and bright pink, with lots of polka dots and candy!

Have a sweet day!

Cox & Cox

"Cox & Cox embraces the philosophy that it is possible to create a home that is both beautiful and nurturing, taking inspiration from all over the globe.

Fiona Cox and Lizzie Thornton-Allan launched Cox & Cox Mailorder in 2001. They wanted to create a catalogue full of unusual and beautiful yet practical products which were not easily available from the homogenised marketplace."

Cox & Cox certainly have succeeded in doing just that, and have a wonderful collection of pieces for you and your home. There definitely seems to be a vintage twist to what they do and a lot is in neutral faded palettes with a weathered finish.

I am loving the picture frame in the first pic to store all my nik naks in and have been wanting a seed box for my Garden shed for such a long time!

Have a sweet day! x