Ohhhhhhh dear. I’ve had so many problems with the site over the last two weeks. I won’t say anything more lest I jinx myself.
Instead I’ll direct your attention to this.
If you’ve left your Christmas card purchasing ’til the last minute might I sway you in the direction of these stunning foxy numbers from France Illustration. I think they are super cute!
Put a fox on it!
OK the site is back up – yay! Unfortunately the site was under a DDOS attack but I’ve been told everything is alright with it all so here I am.
I am so close to being finished the Festive paper book. It has taken longer than I had expected but I think it’s looking pretty good. Make sure you sign up to receive your copy first.
I have been trawling through a number of sites lately but I came across Paper Geek MY and gasped. Their notebooks are to die for! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
1. Passport Size Refillable Leather Journal.
2. Pack of 4 Journal Refills Notebook Refills .
3. 62 pages Drawing Album.
4. Refillable Leather Journal.
One thing Smiggle is known for is their use of vibrant, bold colours. If you’ve ever walked into a Smiggle store you’ll know what I mean. All of their products are categorised by colour which is a fantastic way to shop.
Their diaries are something else though. Check out the brightest, most dazzling 2014 diaries that the kids will love!
(They are also 25% off at the moment. Check the website for Christmas delivery cut off times)
1. Spots A6 Diary 2014.
2. Boys Summer A5 Diary 2014.
3. Sports Ball A5 Diary 2014.
4. Hearts A5 Lock Diary 2014.
5. Cats A5 Lock Diary 2014.
6. Girls Summer A5 Diary 2014.
7. Elephant A5 Diary 2014.
8. Candy A5 Diary 2014.
Me & You by Nicolle Jenkins is a beautiful keepsake book for mothers and daughters to contribute to and share. I was blown away when I found it on my doorstep a few weeks ago (don’t you just love happy mail days!). It is a substantial book (it’s 2.5kg) but it is extremely well made and will last a lifetime I’m sure.
I love that it gives Mums and daughters the space to turn it into something unique; a chronicle of their unique relationship over time. I think it’s a truly beautiful idea.
As I’m not a Mum (I’m a doting Aunt though) I wanted to pass the book along to someone who would appreciate it and, most importantly, use it. Enter Casey and her cute-as-a-button daughter Esme. I asked Casey to write a little bit about the book. Here’s what she had to say.
Nothing makes us realise our own mortality, quite like becoming a parent. The mere thought of leaving your children prematurely is horrifying. Having lost my own Father as a child, I know what it is like to have questions unanswered and history disappear.
The Me & You memoir is a unique, beautifully crafted book, which allows Mothers to leave something behind for their daughters. There are many things I want my daughter to know and this beautiful book, allows my history and experiences to live on.
Even in our digital world, I enjoyed handwriting this piece for my daughter. I feel the price is reasonable; it could almost be viewed as an investment.
I absolutely 100% agree with Casey’s sentiment about the book being an investment. Nothing is more important than sharing the stories of our families – it is something we should pay more attention to. Thankfully this book makes it easier.
Mothers/daughters out there, you will love this book. Head on over to the Me & You store to grab your copy.
I was going to save these lovelies for Australia Day but I thought they’d make great stocking stuffers! If you like Australian-themed stationery you will get a kick out of these notebooks from The Wild Colonial Company.
As a proud Aussie I love seeing products that celebrate our history and unique place in the world. I think The Wild Colonial Company (brainchild of former Murdoch Books CEO Juliet Rogers) captures this spirit perfectly with these recently released items.
Florence Broadhurst
Florence Broadhurst was one of Australia’s most prolific designers, known for her eclectic, pattern-fuelled handmade wallpaper designs. The Wild Colonial Company has re purposed Broadhurst’s designs, dialed up the vibrancy and created a range of beautifully made notebooks and journals.
Bonzer Ration Journal – Red
These bonzer journals are Australian retro at its very best. Designed and published in association with the Australian War Memorial, they celebrate First World War Aussie slang (that we still use to this day) and period imagery. Again, these notebooks are exquisitely made, quirky and practical.
Know someone who’d love a notebook (or two)? Head to The Wild Colonial Company and view the whole range.
Hello hello.
I’ve been having some issues with post scheduling lately so apologies for missing a few days! I’m back now and will be posting every day (sometimes twice) in the lead up to Christmas!
I wish I could pull an Oprah and give you all one of each of the following, but alas we’ve got to be content with just drooling on the screen instead.
I present to you my favourite pretty paper (and related) things. Have you got any you’d like to share? Let me know over on Facebook.
1. Lovely Design – Address File // 2. Magazine subscriptions from Mag Nation // 3. Moleskine Passions – Writing Box Set from Nation State // 4. Filofax Classic (Personal) in Pink // 5. Say the word paperweight from Kate Spade // 6. Martha Stewart extra wide four ring binder from Officeworks // 7. One Line a Day: A Five Year Memory Book from Chronicle Books // 8. Russell + Hazel Acrylic Stapler from See Jane Work // 9. Webster’s Fashion Dictionary from See Jane Work // 10. Delfonics Wooden Ball Point Pen from NoteMaker .
Ohhhh it’s time for a little red action. My favourite festive colour is red. I loooooove red. Apart from gingerbread people all of our decorations on our tree are red. Poor T, he doesn’t get much of a say!
1. Floating Specks – Merry Christmas polka dot card.
2. Concrete Lace – Falalalala Hand Crafted letterpress cards.
3. Steel Petal Press Letterpress Gift Tags – Merry Christmas Set of 9.
4. Whimsy Workshop – Paper straw Christmas wreath.
5. 3 Girls and a Goat – Red glitter sparkle mini tags.
6. Dill Pickle Picnic – Birch Print Paper Straws with Red or Green Glitter Flags .
Perhaps a neon Christmas is a southern hemisphere thing? Do our friends up north like to celebrate with a splash of hot pink or iridescent yellow?
1. Bombina Studios – Nutcracker Mini Print.
2. Apple Door Studio – Paper Origami Christmas Bauble.
3. FS Screenprinting – Neon pink Christmas.
4. Natmaks – Set of 6 festive screen printed greeting cards for Christmas.
5. KM 2 – Creative Snowman Christmas Card.
6. Neon London – Neon Christmas Gift Wrap Pack.
Every present needs a tag. Here are four to get you started.
1. Santa Hat Christmas Tags – Scrap Bits.
2. Personalized Christmas Tags – PikakePress.
3. Gingerbread Man tags – Paper Wonder Shop.
4. Holiday Gift tags – Print Smitten.
I saw the most beautiful stamped postcards on Pinterest the other day – I had to share them. It was designed by Emma from Emmadime and it is just gorgeous. I’ve been umming and ahhhing over getting a stamp made for my business Wordish – I think I have teetered over the edge now. I want a stamp like this!
(All images used with permission)
