Happy Valentine's to you!

Hello my darlings. I am just popping in to wish you all a wonderful Valentine's Day tomorrow.  Whether you celebrate or not, I think that any excuse (or non-excuse..) to tell someone special that you love them is fabulous. 

So here's to you. I love you lots and hope that romantic plans are being made in your name!

xx Charlotta

P.s. Don't you just love the 'Cupid's arrows' in these yummy heart shaped brownies..!

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

Hedgehog cuteness

I am not a 'cuddly toy' person but these

little hedgehogs are just too cute!!

(I am such a fan of hedgehogs - just generally!)

 

via

Sara Carr

Flawless Art

Today I came across a lovely jewellery shop

on Etsy, called 'Flawless Art'.

I love the Medieval feel of some of the

pieces that immediately remind me

of Sweden and some of the wonderful

silversmiths we have over there.

What I particularly love about these

pieces are the lightness and elegance.

These are my favourite ones;

xCharlotta

Indoor teepee

These cute indoor teepee tents are available

via Moozlehome's Etsy shop.

*

I can see Isabella host a series of girly

little parties in one of these...

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

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

Wooden cuteness by 'Wishes And Whimsies'

Found these adorable little wooden games via

'Wishes And Whimsies' on Etsy.

They are designed to encourage children to learn whilst

also stimulating their imagination & creative thinking.

I think they are great!

'Nature Adventure Kit'

Go for a walk and look for the real life match to the

hand stamped tokens in this super cute box.

'Colour Match'

Match the right colour piece on the mushroom board.

'Numbers puzzle'

Match the 'hat' with the right mushroom 'foot'

and put in the correct counting order.

'Fairytale set'

Individual poplar wood pieces with non-toxic

hand painted motifs to spur your little one on

when making up fairytale stories.

'Match the cookie'

Colour and pattern match the cookies onto the plate.

See more like this from HERE.

xCharlotta

Coffee cozy..

This has got to be the ultimate (& cutest) Xmas 

present idea for someone who has everything...

via 

*Waysideviolet*

xCharlotta

Teriffic tick tocks

What's the time mamma?

Check the coffee pot darling...

..or the owl.

...or the baby elephant.

Aren't they cute!?!

More sweet little wall clocks via *Decoylab*

xCharlotta

Kenziepoo Chalks - really cute chalk vinyls for the nursery wall

Love this chalkboard elephant vinyl

by Kenziepoo Chalks.

I look forward to seeing new animal shapes pop up here..

xCharlotta

Amazing papercut-art by Tina Tarnoff

I have just found Tina Tarnoff's paper cut art on Etsy (click)

and OMG this woman is so very VERY talented!!

Each piece is hand-cut from ONE single piece of paper..

I am humbled!

Click HERE to read Tina's lovely Bio on Etsy.

xCharlotta

Humble Beads

I just saw these little bead creatures on

Etsy and fell in love immediately!




Don't they just have so much personality!!

This and more on
'Humble Beads'

xCharlotta

Grid tags and more..

I have a thing for paper with grids.. not sure why.. always have..

..so it is no wonder I love the designs by 'MayThird'..

These little gift tags just hit the spot for me..

Love these too, even if they don't have a grid pattern..


G'nite!

xCharlotta