Thursday, 23 May 2013

Bohemian Blankets Gold Thread Wrapped Cords and Patchwork Pillows from Les Petites Bohemes


I was so happy to discover this gorgeous shop and it's gorgeous blankets. Really! So many! I am a sucker for bazaar and souk style blankets and throws. I would drown in all the blankets. 


Look at all the pretty blankets!


and more blankets! Crochet blankets!! 


I loooooooove bevelled mirrors and this photograph is a great way to shoot an alternative view of your living room :p


My mouth was agape when I saw these.. know what they are? Light cords. Thready/Yarn wrapped light cords and they look incredible. Both of my favourite colours!! 


This image is to show the wider view of the goldy/thread wrapped cords I displayed just above. Isn't it rather glorious? I was also rather enamoured with the gold fixing. 


And more wrapped cords! Am I going to start a fire if I start wrapping all the light cords in my house? (That's a genuine question.)



Look at these little chairs! They are vintage childrens chairs and I dont even know what to say about that little table!! It is killing me!! And look at that cake!! This looks like a very fun photo shoot ^_^


These velvet patchwork cushions look rather luxurious! I think it's the rich colours that got me. Not my usual style I will admit but I do love them. I really like the big flower prints on the fabric. Very beautiful. 


and look at this!! stab stitched quilting on a cushion. Very very beautiful. Some of my favourite detailing ^_^


And omg! Shut up and take my money!!!

Les Petites Bohemes Shop


Lots of love Claire xo

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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Patchwork Inspiration from Around the Web via Pinterest


Feedsack quilts from Meadowbrook Farm Blog. This stack of feedsack quilts are just incredible. I am so jealous of this collection I don't even know how to relay my feelings to you! This hexagon pattern is so impressive. 


This was created by 'Anyone Can Quilt' Blog. I love the mix of peaches and mints in this quilt ^_^


The wallpaper quilt is by Kelly McCaleb. I love that little fan!! This quilt is just beautiful and I think it's fabulous. 


This lovely is from Posie Gets Cosie. I just think this photograph is incredible! Not to mention the beautiful patterns ^_^


This vintage quilt is from I Heart Linen Blog. It looks so cozy and gorgeous. 


Does this lovely little quilt need an introduction to who made it?! It was the fabulous Amy of Nana Company of course!! I am in love with Amy and all of her marvellous creations. I've featured Amy on the blog before and you can view it HERE.


These gorgeous pillows were originally from 101 Woonideeen. I love these cushions but I also want that big giant rie elise larsen box that is being used as a bedside table! It's gorgeous. It also probably cost a small fortune ^_^


Originally pinned from The Plum Verbana. Isn't it beautiful? Hexagons again ^_^ I think I'm only a big fan if hexagon quilts are vintage, feedsack quilts or in gorgeous pastel colours. 



This lovely quilt is by Messy Jesse.  I dont know which I love more in this picture; the quilt or the chair?! 


Hand stitched details from a blanket created by Citta Designs. The detail on this quilt is just fabulous and so striking. 


Vintage sheet patchwork blanket by Smile and Wave blog. A great quick blanket perfect for picnics and the like I should think. 


This gorgeous vintage quilt was created by Cozy Things. It really does look so very cozy! If I remember correctly the creator of this marvellous blanket over at Cozy things wasn't even that happy with the end result. Personally, I think it's great. A job well done ^_^


Triangle Quilt by Cluck cluck sew! Now these colours are just perfect for me! I love them all. I also love the style. Triangle quilts have become increasingly popular on pinterest so I guess I'm not the only fan ^_^ I like something quick.

You can see plenty more on my pinterest board!

Patchwork Inspiration Pinterest board 

Lots of love Claire xo

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Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Vintage Crochet Patchwork Pillow From Living The Swell Life Blog


I was so happy when I found this lovely vintage fabric scrappy/patchwork cushion! Such bright colours  AND there's some crochet detail in there so how could I not love it?


I was also rather enamoured with the flower detail on this cushion. I think the yellow is my favourite ^_^


Isn't it gorgeous?

Created by Jessica of Living the Swell Life

Lots of love Claire xo

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Monday, 20 May 2013

Mixed Media Upcycled and Quilted Journals from Rebecca Sower


I was recently going through my Flickr Favourites and I decided to go right to the very end and work my way forward and I was so pleased to find Rebecca Sower's journals in there! This one is my absolute favourite. Again, my favourite colours of peachy loveliness and shades of mint and neutrals. All in stitched layers AND it's a journal! All handmade and incredible looking. A real one of a kind.  


I also love this one ^_^ all of the journals that Rebecca featured on her flickr were all for sale or sold at the time of posting (in 2010) I love the big flower and the sewing pattern. Actually I love everything on this cover, including the bird ^_^ It is indeed fabulous!


This one was a little different in style from what I had fallen in love with previously but all the journals that were made were ALL very different from eachother. I really like the use of free machine embroidery on this cover. 


I enjoy the mixes of fabrics being used for collage instead of the bog standard papers. These are all full of such intricate stitching details. 


ooooh I love this one too! The lace effect on the front has had some mint embroidery thread stitched onto it, upon layers of rather gloriously coloured fabric. The stitched flower is also very unique. Just fabulous! 

Rebecca Sower on Flickr 



Lots of love Claire xo

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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Party Inspiration | A Beautiful Pastel Floral High Tea Themed Bridal Party


How beeeeeaaaaa-utiful is this cake?! AND those cupcakes?! The flowers look like vintage brooches! Gorgeous. The sugar flowers on the cake are just incredible. The talent that is out there is amazing with cake decorating! 



This is a little snippet of the tea cups that were on all of the tables. It is only now that I am writing this that I am noticing the tea spoons! I love them!! And the tea cups. Maybe not the striped cake plate but I would definitely love a little tea set like this floral patterned. Do you see the corner of those placemats? They look like they're special printed kraft papers. 


This is one of my favourite set of photos from the entire shoot at this party. The tea is my favourite set up and those flowers are absolutely divine. 


These cute little signs are beside all the little edible delights on specially designated tables of said treats. Pretty aren't they? And all in the same colour scheme. 


Holy flip!! Look at these!! My two favourite colours in the whole wide world there! Coral and mint and the lovely pale pink at the bottom. Oh and probably the turquoise at the top, why not. 


OH would you look at those cookies. Do you see the bowl of little tiny madeline style macaroon type little tiny bitesize things? I am not a normal person... I would not delicately eat those one at a time (three max) like a lady. I would grab a handful and smash them all in my mouth in one go. And I would definitely do that more than once. 
I've been so distracted by thinking of cake treats that I almost missed those beautifully corsaged Ikea plant pots! What a fantastic little add on. 


oooooh. I've featured balloons like this before on the blog and I hate balloons so much I wouldn't have them at any of my events (hahaha I laughed out loud there 'Claire, like you have events.' It's just me on my couch with some cake.) On another note; where can I get one of those lovely cake stands EXACTLY like that one? Is that Jadeite? Was it an american thing? It's quite difficult to get milk glass products but I have managed to find a few. 


How's about this for a sugar rush? I love the flowers on this table and the lovely handmade floral decor on some of the jars! I see some candied apricot things down there. I would smash a load of those in my mouth too haha!


My word I do love flowers and this little arrangement is just gorgeous! I couldn't tell you what I am looking at apart from Ranunculus and those other ones ^_^



How is this for a fab idea?! First... LOADS of iced water and second of all... gorgeous corsages on the cooler. (I have no idea what these things are called so I'm going with cooler.)


I really am loving how these gorgeous treats are being displayed!


All of the fabulous coolers. Are these iced underneath to keep them cool? That's clever! 


My word, this lady is popular! I don't think I know that many people to invite to a soiree! Is that sad or upsetting? It shouldn't be. Means I get all the cake. 



These are the dessert tables! Linda is so lucky! All that cake! 




A gorgeous table setting indeed! Can anyone tell em what the pink flowers are that look a little bit pointy in the centre? 


Seen via Hostess with the mostess blog

Event Styling & Flowers, Cakes, Dessert Bar, Candy Bar, Menus & Catering: Confetti & Crumbs
Fabric Flowers and Jar Decorations: Bespoke by Renee for Confetti & Crumbs
Photography: Silk Truffle Photography
Props & Hire: Antique Events
Invites & Stationery: The Little Paper Pantry 



Lots of love Claire xo

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