Real Cup Cakes

I guess 'cup cakes' shouldn't be served any

other way than this!!

xCharlotta

Fabulous Pumpkins

Though Halloween for me is connected with the

cool winds of fall, and the golden foliage of the Northern

hemisphere (Sydney is in full Spring!), I am still getting
into the spirit through the abundance of inspiration around.

My favourite thing about this festive holiday is pumpkins..

xCharlotta

Heather Jansch

Today I found out about 'Heather Jansch' - an artist who

creates AMAZING life-size sculptures out of driftwood.

Here are some images of the incredible work she does

and I encourage you to click onto her website

to view more images by this creative genius!

I am SO humbled by her talent!

xCharlotta

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Richard Bach is a favourite writer

of mine, and his world famous book

about the bird that broke free from the

limitations of his earthly life is

a regular re-read of mine.

'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' (*)

If you haven't read it, I highly recommend

you do so - it is enriching and full of wisdom!

I am off to bed now, and love & leave you

with this photo by 'Bloom Grow Love'.

G'nite!

xCharlotta

Stylish Stockholm

This 8 room apartment in central Stockholm

could be yours for 14 200 000 Swedish Crona..

source

xCharlotta

House Tour Stockholm

Here's a real-life Swedish city flat whose owners
wanted to create a personal home where

family heirlooms, designer pieces and flea market finds

live happily next to each other in what they
fondly refer to as an 'orderly mess'.

I like this approach to decorating, and though my personal

style may be a little more streamlined & lean more towards
order rather than mess, there is certainly a healthy & proud
mix-match of things in our 'Swedish-Australian' home.

It is this 'unexpected' and 'off-the-beaten-track' look

of a home that I love the most, as it is genuine & honest

and allows the real story of the inhabitants to come through.

If this happens to be achieved through decor with a flavour of

sleek bohemia, distinguished eccentricity or playful eclecticism; 
it doesn't matter to me, I find them all equally charming.

Here's a mini tour of that city flat..

 

Ref: Brett Richards och Josefin Adner *

xCharlotta

Cute Esty finds

Found two new (to me) designers on Etsy just now.

London based 'Tovicorri' who does these cute

ipod/iphone holders in printed leather..

Also found NY based designer 'Oktak' who makes

some very cute pouches and bags..

Would all make lovely little gifts don't you think!?

xCharlotta

Window in Denmark and the lovely 'Spagat' blog..

Off to bed now after a hectic day in my studio -

in fact the first one since Isabella got well.

It was nice to paint again (!) and I did finish a

large painting for a Client here in Sydney. YAY!

Will post an image on my 'work blog' tomorrow.

Leaving you now, with this lovely picture.

Snatched (!) from a nice Danish blog called;

'Spagat'

G'nite!

xCharlotta

PS.

Whilst you are at the 'Spagat' site, do look at the divine

pictures of 'trees' in interiors... I LOVE trees!! Actually

I love them so much I have plans to do a book about them..

More about that later.. for now feast on this.. HERE.

Ryantown - again

Ok so I am repeating myself here...

You see, I blogged about 'Ryantown' and

the talented Mr Rob a while ago (*), but the designs

are so beautiful and addictive that I just can't help myself..

I mean just look at this one people!

Limited edition print (1:14) - surely

sold out by now...
(however if not, then 'Dear Santa..')

As you Londoners know, 'Ryantown', the shop,

is situated at 126 Columbia Rd (E2)...

I will be there with bells and whistles

next time I am in town.

It looks wonderful and you can read a first hand

shop experience on the lovely blog 'Made By White'

Click HERE for the post.

Last but not least, some more eye candy from the

'Ryantown blog', that was launched in support of

the shop opening back in June 2008.

Super cute leather wallets available via the store... *sigh*

Sticky tape (via the Esty shop)

This is what I should have hyperventilated in

a couple of weeks ago whilst waking next

to my sick daughter in hospital...

xCharlotta

P.S.

For information and pictures from Ryantown's

pop up show in NY back in May - click HERE.

(there are a few other Ryantown USA links listed via their post)

When are you coming to Sydney Rob?

x