Wednesday, December 3, 2014

DIY: Felt & Pinecone Owl Ornaments



You can make simple Christmas ornaments on your own with this great tutorial by Lia Griffith. The tutorial is to make owls with three different personalities and it comes with a pattern to print. You need a few simple things to make these little guys and once finished, you can place them along with the centerpiece on the dining table, mantle or hang them on Christmas tree by adding a string. 

For the entire step-by-step instructions and to download the template go to the link given above.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Cute Porcelain Nightlights



These sweet animal shaped nightlights are made of porcelain and emit a warm soft glow. They are battery operated with the on and off switch on the bottom. The lights are lead and bpa free which makes them safe to be used around kids. The light comes in several designs including owl, bunny, squirrel which can be mixed and matched with shell designs. Choose the one that goes with your style as they are great to add a bit of whimsy to any room in the house. Available online here and here.

Holiday Card Round-Up Part 1

Monday, December 1, 2014

Owl Motif Pressed Powder Compact: Holiday Collection





"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Pressed Powder" is from Paul and Joe limited edition 2014 holiday collection. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Pressed Powder comes in a fabulous silver compact with floral pattern on the outside. On the inside, you'll find a cutest owl powder pattern in glittery gold with stars on a lavender backdrop which is reminiscent of the night sky. 

The soft textured lavender shade is supposed to make your skin clear while the yellow shade brings brightness. The subtle gold provides a gentle shimmer. This will make a great addition to your holiday make-up, a stocking stuffer or a gift to your diva friend. Available here.

Emma J Shipley - Surreal Silk Scarves


'Owl of Paradise'


'Aurora'


'Pegasus'


'Frith'


'Himalaya Classic'


'Audubon'

Emma J Shipley is a graphic artist from London who graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2011. Before she started her own label she worked as a freelancer for clients such as Nicholas Kirkwood, Umbro, Victoria's Secret, Osborne&Little and Jaguar Land Rover. She has won the Avery Dennison Emerging Fashion Brand award at the WGSN Global Fashion Awards.

Her work is inspired by the irregular patterns and beauty of the natural world; "exploring surreal fantasy, imagination and evolution." Her printed scarves feature intricate hand-drawn designs that are printed onto the finest fabrics and finished by hand.