Watch the Birdie!

This week I brought a lovely bag from a shop on folksy called Notes. As you can see from the photo of me holding it, it’s gorgeous!

The inside is lined with navy blue and white polka dot fabric with a handy pocket – it’s just the right size to keep all my stuff in. I shall be proudly wearing everyday to work! So, in celebration of such a lovely purchase, this week I’ll be choosing lovely stuff with birds on.

First up is this hand felted red cushion by Olofsdaughter. It’s bold design makes it a perfect piece to brighten up any room. It’s made from 100% Australian merino wool, which must be why it looks so lovely and soft.

I love this bird parade mobile by Gifts Define – it’s so cute! Two of my friends are expecting children this month, so I think I’m going a bit soft around the edges for children’s items, and children in general! This decorative item includes four colourful wool felt birds and a happy sad cloud who is oh, so sweet! This shop offers a variety of other types of mobile, including a funky safari mobile which is equally as cute.

I’ve chosen some lovely hand printed birdie gift tags from Paperleaf. These 5 gift tags are printed on recycled manilla card. Perfect for jazzing up your gifts! Paperleaf produces a wide range of lovely gocco printed materials, including custom made wedding invitations, as well as some very funky earrings.

I love prints of any sort, but I especially love this print from Lapwing Printworks. This wonderful cockerel print is made using wood block print. His six different colours really make him so pretty. My parents used to keep chicken when I was a child (in London!), so I’m especially fond of them. Once I have a house of my own, I’d love to have this print on one of my walls. I don’t think I’ll be quite ready for real chickens yet!

Last but not least – the cutest corduroy purse by Needles and Buttons. The little paisley fabric birdie on the front really caught my eye. You can’t tell from the photo, but the back of the purse has embroidered with yellow flowers – this little touch really makes this purse extra special.

Written by Rose P of Felt Giraffe

Mooooooooo

Today I was shown an item on Artfire, by Painted Bull, that made me smile and I decided it was a perfect item to feature. The theme of today's blog was decided before the smile had left my face. I love when people do that, show me something that just wows me. I hope the items in this article wow you too.

This is the item responsible for today's topic of cows. Nothing Like It made this fabulous cup coaster. The facial expression is just perfect. I think I'd look just the same if someone dropped a huge cup full of coffee on my back.

Flying zoo made this fantastic flying cow. Pure genius. I don't really know what else to say other than I love it, love it, love it ! wheeeeeeeeeeeeee! Imagine if cows could really fly. Dodging falling cowpats would be a must.

Sock creations are usually monkeys but Kool Kooky Kreatures, has created Clarice the friesian who by all accounts is a cowolympic standard athlete. If you decide to give her a home you might have to install a gym for her at the end of the garden.

Joo Sweetie is aptly named for it is she that made these moo moo cut hair grips. They are just so sweet. Great for any little girl that needs to keep her hair out of her eyes when she is drinking a glass of cool milk.

Lily Lola's Lovely Things is the maker of Lulu the lazy cow. Lulu is only happy when laying down. She really doesn't like to exert herself. She would make a perfect companion to someone that spends a lot of time in bed. She is the exact opposite to Clarice.

I hope you liked the moooooo selection. Pretty bovines that are all looking for a good home. Could that home be with you?

Written by Lynne of Hyperloop Hoops and Pirate Pixie Crew