Sealed with love..

If this isn't the most perfect gift for a new parent then I

don't know what is!?! How divine to have a hand or foot

print stamp of one's baby - something to pass onto the child

as they are older and have their own babies. I love this 

idea and wish it had been around when I popped my kids.

via Otete & Anyo

This and many more fantastic things found by lovely

Rachel over at 'Handmade Charlotte' - you'll love this site!

xx Charlotta

Thank you!

I owe a big thank you to my lovely friend and blog sis

Monika Claassen, writer of 'Splendid Willow'.

Paper montage on acrylic
 

Monika did a lovely post about my work, something

I don't talk about much in this blog but that is a big

part of who I am. I won't tell you the story behind

how I ended up with a paintbrush in my hand now, 

but promise to come back and share a bit more later.

In the meantime, here are some snippets from my folio.
There are a lot more to view on my work blog - HERE.

Paper montage on acrylic

All my murals are drawn freehand and painted from scratch.

Typical styling board for a Client. This one on a shoestring budget.
 

Acrylic paint on cotton duck canvas. 
 

What I do want to say is 'TUSEN TACK' to Monika,

it was very sweet of you to highlight me on your very

very beautiful blog - I am so grateful (and humbled),
and I promise to get myself sorted on the Etsy thing..

A big THANKS to Leigh over at Brabourne Farm for also
posting about me, and lovely Manvi at Mochatini,  Leni
at Crea Diem, Malin at Helt Underbart and Fiorello
for doing the same. I am so happy & grateful you did! xx

*****

I was also thrilled to recently be interviewed recently

on the 'Who Hub' network. Invited by another member

I answered a series of great and interesting questions.

You can read the full interview by clicking HERE.

*****

Last but not least, I would a big thanks to Priscilla Barros,

the clever lady behind 'Little Miss Heirlooms' and the

editor-in-chief of newly launched online mag 'Babykins'.

The magazine is packed with exciting ideas, information,
links, features and products for trend seeking families.

Priscilla did an email interview with me a few months

ago and has run parts of it along with some images in 

the latest issue of her magazine. THANK YOU Pricilla!

Pricilla, I hope the magazine does really well - best of luck!


Thank you again to everyone who has highlighted my work.

xx Charlotta

Design your own pillow..

An online company called 'Inmod' has a great

service where you can design your own pillow(s).

It is so much fun, but be warned,

it is also very addictive..! :)

Have fun, and don't forget to show me

your designs. Can't wait to see.

HERE

xCharlotta

P.s. When you tire of the pillows.. 

go to the 'design your own bedding' option..

I spy..

Jena over at 'Modish' brought my attention

to talented jeweller and Etsy shop

'My Little Eye'

Here are some pieces that took my fancy..

Silver ring with Rutiled quartz. Stunning!

Gorgeous Rubellite tourmaline ring. V romantic & girly!

Aqua Aura crystal ring. Love this colour for summer!

Reminds me a bit of an acorn, but is in fact a fossilized tooth

of a 'Mosasaur' - a reptile creature from the Cretaceous Period.

This shade of red (paprika)is one of my favourites.

It's made of a Bakelite ball (a very collectable old

plastic, and this button is probably at least 60 yrs old).

There are many (!) more pieces in her gallery, and I for

one will definitely book mark this one for future treats

and gifts for my special friends. 

xCharlotta

Zaishu Studio

I am in love with these beautiful slot-together
seats/tables with stunning hand-printed & silk-
screened designs and patterns by Zaishu Studio.

The products are made here in Australia out of

Native Australian Hoop Pine which is both

very strong and also an eco sustainable material.

Though each seat/table only weighs 3 kilos, it

can hold up to 150 kilos in weight!! Impressive!

The range takes inspiration from the slot-together
wooden beams in Japanese Buddhist temple.
Placing the five panels of a Zaishu seat/table flat
on the floor mirrors the lines & curves of a
traditional Japanese Kimono dress.

I think the designs are stunning and would love
to start my own little collection right now!

This design is inspired by Nordic interiors and

traditional cross stitch embroidery patterns.

This Australian themed design was created in close

teamwork with textile designer Nicola Cerini.

Another nature-inspired design with delicate

prints of Alpine forests, Australian Waratah pods,

and brown Eucalyptus leaves.V nice!

This artwork 'Equine' is a rare limited edition design

by Australian creative magician Angus McDonald.

I am so into equestrian themes at the moment,
and think it will be the next big thing over here..

When owls leave the trees there will be horses

standing underneath them for sure...

xCharlotta

Cool wallstickers for kids

via

E-Glue Wall Stickers

xCharlotta

Better than Nylon!

Ok, so half the blogging world are typing out loud about

new online magazine 'Lon ny' and their launch this week...

and I don't blame them - it is fabulous people!!

I have just come up for air having lost myself

in the near 200 pages (just that!!) of blissful reading,

and tremendously inspiring & beautiful imagery!

Here are a few tasty samples from the premiere issue;

I love this table setting with the vintage table wear

and fresh cut daisies in different kinds of vases..

 What a great shot - the serenity created by focusing the

(gorgeous) chandelier in this seemingly messy library.

I love the endless shelves of books, books and more books..

Is there anything better...?!

Like a blank canvas waiting to be filled

with life, colour and laughter..

What a fabulous place to build a little nest..!

The sheer lining of the bamboo roller blinds is great!

Also love that 'hand picked' bouquet of flowers - it is

something I miss doing since moving from Sweden...

... going for a walk to pick some flowers.

The floor!

Unnecessary to say, the photography of Lonny is stunning!

Thanks to Patrick Cline (*&*)

LonNy

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

The Great Danes

Recently I stumbled across a wonderful Danish magazine

'BoligLiv'
It looks like one that I would read regularly,
and I so wish I could pick up a copy at my local newsagent.

They have some great bloggers that I have added to my subscriptions
and that for sure will give much enjoyment and inspiration.

There is also has a very useful directory of web addresses
- all listed in categories such as 'Homes and Flea Market Finds',
'Creative Projects', 'All For Children' etc.

Here are a few examples
(apologies to my Danish friends if my translations aren't 100%..):

Bon Bon Kakku
Dream about designing your own textiles and have them produced?
This is a web shop where you can send in your own designs
and have them assessed by the owners who will
decide which designs get produced.
The most popular designs are sold by the meter for 25 euro pr. meter.

Winner of 'Winter 2009'

Trines - Loppefund
I fell in love with this one right away.
Trine who runs the shop loves flea market finds
and does not want the wonderful treasures to go lost.
She lovingly keeps the things un-restored so that the buyers themselves
can decide what 'personal touch' they want to put to the items.
All she wants is that (I quote)
"..all these wonderful old things with
soul and patina are not just erased, but that they move onto new owners
who value their unique look and also the fact that
they have a soul and history attached.".

I just love it!
She makes it feel like you are adopting
an abandoned pet from the local pound.
..and in a way that is exactly what you are doing..


xCharlotta