Hollow Bear

I found this wonderful ceramic creation on flickr this evening made by Krukan.

Teeny Tiny Houses

I am totally in love with little prefab houses and could easily devote a whole new blog to them if I had time! These ones are really cute which i found on Small House Style (top pic) they are made in Texas (I know, everything from Texas is supposed to be HUGE, right!) by Discovery Architectural Antiques who have started up a new project called Tiny Texas Houses and are made from old vintage and antique woods which are salvaged and turned into these lovely teeny weeny houses. Tumbleweed Houses (bottom pic) are another maker of these wonderful tiny houses - check out their range of different sized properties. Seeing as property prices just make me feel sick at the moment, maybe this is the way forward.

Lightbulb moment!

Another lovely idea from Espirit Cabane

Fairy Lights

We are having a bit of revamp of our tired old house and got rid of our old fairy lights, I wasnt sure waht to replace them with and then I found this cute idea at Espirit Cabane - maybe I will give this a go!

Red Ruby Rose

Im not normally one for posh silk clutch bags as I'm more of a rucksack girl at heart (Im much more likely to be hanging out at the local old mans pub with a pint, not in the jazzy wine bars with a white wine spritzer) but when I saw these lovely elegant clutches by Red Ruby Rose I could almost envisage myself proudly clutching one of these beauties and strolling up to a posh bar in high heels (!!) and asking for a cosmopolitan!! These lovely clutches are made in the UK, are available on Etsy and would make fabulous Christmas presents ( I know its a bit early for that but just a thought!)

Tsuru Bride

I just love these cute metallic Orwell purses and clutch bags by Tsurubride who is based in America. I'm especially fond of the piggies!!

M Patrizio/Camilla Engman

I saw these fantastic decalled (is that a word?) boxes today over on the fab blog Bloesem. They were made by the talented M Patrizio using Camilla Engman's lovely new decals which are available from Third Drawer Down. I love the decals on the glass jars -very pretty.

Bon Spiel Creation

Bon Spiel Creation makes these birdie and nature inspired leather screen-printed accessories which I absolutely love - I'm especially fond of the birdie bumbag (or fannypack!). Bon Spiel Creation is from Canada and her work is available from Etsy.

Soop

Soop is an artist based in London who makes these lovely nature inspired acrylic rings which you can wear separately or all on one finger to create a woodland scene or your own unique landscape. Mix and match the rings however you like. Soop also have their own website which showcases their ceramic work

Gene Straus Weaving Studio

The Gene Straus Weaving Studio makes these wonderful rugs from recycled wool and denim in their studio in Texas, USA.  Each rug is handwoven using an old loom and often takes over 10 hours to achieve the end result which is these wonderful rugs in a complementary mix of colors and textures.

SanFran

SanFran is based in Manchester and makes these lovely 3D paper pictures. Her wonderful work is available on Etsy. A trio of these would look fab in my bedroom - better get saving!

Girlsavage

Girlsavage is a plush toy designer who sells these fantastic wares on etsy.  These felt taxidermied creatures are animal friendly and much cuter than the real thing - lets face those real giant elk heads you get in stately homes are slightly unnerving - especially when their eyes feel like they're following you about the room and they always seem to have odd leathery mouths!!  These are a much cuter version and you can have one of these in your home without having blood on your hands!!

Modica Design

I love the colors, which look very nature-inspired, of these really unusual and pretty pieces of wood and resin jewellery by Modica Design, who I found recently on Etsy store.

Emily Sutton

I found Emily Sutton via Oh Joy Blog, these amazing birds are made by Emily and will be in an exhibition at St Jude's gallery in Norfolk from 23 August 2008, go and check them out before they fly off!

Camilla Prada

Camilla Prada is the designer behind the Pepe and Friends ceramics collection.  I have seen many items from the collection before but I hadn't seen these adorable espresso cup and saucer sets, which are available from Camille's shop and also at Soma. I don't really drink espresso but I'm sure I could see my way to having the odd one if I had one of these wonderfully cute birdie cups.

Rob Ryan

I think most people will have heard of this very talented gentleman, Rob Ryan, and seen some of his cutout and screenprinted work before.  I have seen many of his lovely designs but I hadn't come across these these lovely tiles before which I found at Soma, the top tile is very apt for me - I am the ultimate birdbrain!  

Update:  He now has a store called Ryantown in London on Columbia Road, which is open weekends only.

Ladak

Ladak is a company based in Amsterdam.  Their blankets are made from a base fabric of processed sweaters, jeans and blankets which is then embellished with colorful ribbons, laces and other rich fabrics.  They are perfect for using as a throw, for a picnic in the woods or taking to the beach or snuggling up in while you watch your favorite film.  Each blanket is given a name too to add to its individuality.  

Donna Wilson

Donna Wilson is the UK artist who makes these cuddly creations.  I've seen them at a few exhibitions and last year when she exhibited at the Millenium Galleries at the Christmas Cracker exhibition, my boyfriend got me one of the wonderful poodle teacozies in cream, who sits pride of place in my kitchen.  her products are available at Reform School.