It's a little late but happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrates it! Meanwhile, over here in London I'm definitely getting into the spirit....

Here & There

Here

There

Plumo

I've been at the promo packs again...these are for a few fashion magazines, made up of vintage paper, shrink plastic shoes and jewellery findings, they're "Christmas decorations for the fashionista"

I had the pleasure of happening upon what is quite possibly the best shop I have ever been into...may I present the wonderful world of Shelf to you! Is it possible to want to live in a shop? (For anyone who has been to Anthropologie the answer is surely yes) In the first minute of being there I spotted Camilla's calendar, Rob Ryan's book and tiles, John Dilnot artwork, Katy Hackney jewellery and Jonathan Adler ceramics. Heaven!!

I had to get this mixed stationary pack...just look at the lobster!

Cooking...without food

I wasn't expecting the response to my post yesterday, thank you everyone for the lovely comments! I am thinking about putting the little box o' birds up on Etsy once I've got myself organized...do you ever get the feeling that you're doing a lot but actually producing very little?!

In the mean time here's a sneak peek at making more little birds...

Before

After

They look so little!

Ooh...ouch!

I've spent the last week or so amassing several papercuts building little self promotional goodies. I thought it would be nice to send out something a bit more personal as well as the obligatory postcards so I've come up with these so far...

A net for something I call "the totem pole of fashion" it's a little bit cheesy but I like it!

The "totem pole" built...it needs a little bit of refining

Shrink plastic birds to string together as mini mobiles that will fit into...

If my poor fingers can manage it I'll post more tomorrow!

An illustrative interlude

Markus Lupfer for Topshop
Topshop shoes
Marni bow front dress

Not just for eating with...

Spoons can be pretty too!
Ilva, £1.49
Ikea, £2
Georg Jensen at John Lewis, £16 for 2
Habitat

Dear Deer

Cute deer brooch with a splash of neon, Velvet Boutiuqe at £25
Antlers for your neck! Tatty Devine, £20
Decorative wooden deer, £28.50, Nest
Cute deer necklace in black, On Cherry Lane, £7.50
Matching earrings in gold, £5, Asos
A new design classic by Alexander Taylor, coat hooks at Thorsten Van Elten, £49
Little silver tealights, Kennth Turner, £9
Kitsch jewellery holder, onedeko, £9.25

Write on

Stylish writing with these Acme Eames pens, £37.99, Deluxeprodct.com
Who knew Porsche made pens too? Just as sleek as the cars. £325, The Pen Company
Limited edition capless fountain pen in vibrant orange, Pilot at Cult Pens
Pretty in pink, Usus aluminium pen, £30, Pen Heaven
The ultimate in luxury pens, limited edition Greta Garbo pen by Montblanc, £425
Set of Paul Smith pencils in his trademark stripes, £12

Get organised

Keep an eye on the time and what has to be done, £45, Black+Blum
Draw the world! £6.95, Muji
Pretty framed blackboard, £49, Heals
Organised and chic, Ikea
Cute yellow bird, £9.99, Urban Outftters
Sleek and simple, magnetic board, £14.95, Dwell

Tick Tick Tock

KoeKoeK ceramic clocks with cute feathered hands, £29, twentytwentyone
Fun digital cubes, Suck UK
Retro analogue style, £90, Habitat
A minimalist approach to the cuckoo clock, £95, Heals
Not just for type obsessives like me, £550, Thorsten Van Elten
I like the almost clunky feel to this wooden digital offering, £25, Oli
I like the innovative use of materials, Benjamin Hubert ceramic clock, £TBC
Cute Vitra retro style illustration makes this perfect for a fun room, Nest

Light fantastic, Part 1

Ok, so I'm starting with gifts for the home...

You can't go wrong with anything by Toord Boontje, especially these candle shades at £34.95, Pedlars
Wonderful votive holders by ceramicist Karin Eriksson, £15 at mirrormirror
This Lotus Ball chandelier is a real statement piece, £275 at Graham and Green (splurge!)
These teeny angle poise lamps are very cute, £20 at Habitat
Delicate lighting with this La La Luna lamp at Red Direct, £42
Mini Kartell Take lamps, £47 at Nest
A modern take on the classic chandelier, £45 at Habitat
Another more decadent chandelier in a vibrant colour, £525 Oliver Bonas (splurge!)
Kooky and cute, Jake Phipps Jeeves lamp, £210 at Hidden Art (splurge!)

I know that Christmas is officially around the corner thanks to Starbucks reintroducing their seasonal "Red Cups." (yes I hang my head in shame, my name is Kate and I am a Starbucks addict) and the wealth of gift guides appearing in magazines and on blogs. So I thought I'd do my own little guide to gifts in the UK, little treats that would nicely fill a stocking or two!