Wolf and Willow - design, style, fashion, diy projects + daily inspiration

Inspired By: Kristian Schuller

Stumbled across Kristian Schuller on Pinterest today and couldn't resist sharing these sensational shots Love the deep shadows and rich amber tones... it's like some sort of scrumptious sticky dessert for your eyes, don't you think? And of course, I'm also in love with those fairy-esque dresses and the thought of running barefoot on the beach. Sigh.

Heart This: Inked Girls

You may have noticed I've been gradually (or not so gradually!) having a little image overhaul here at Wolf and Willow... so it's probably no surprise to you that I'm getting a tattoo! How exciting! Of course, being a designer, it's going to take me a long, long time to decide on a design, so I've been doing my research. I thought you might like to see these beautiful photos from Inked Magazine. See, tattoos are not just for bikers and sailors!

Flickr Fun: Dreamweaver

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Field Journal: Toffee Magazine - Issue 2!

Well, I'm guessing most of you have already spotted this little beauty... Yes, even though I've been backpacking throughout Europe these last few weeks, I managed to finish the second issue of Toffee magazine - phew! This issue is jam-packed with goodies, crafty projects, interviews and more that I just know you're gonna love. So, if you haven't already nabbed your copy, be sure to check it out now! Yay!!

Peachy Prints: Brent Hildy

Hiya lovelies! Question: Does anyone know the name of this new indie art movement? If so, let me know. You've seen it about, right? Digital collage, nature themes, kinda cosmic? Reminds me of dusty, cracked Pink Floyd record covers and concert posters from the 70s. Love it. Check out Brent Hildy's page for more such beauties.

Peachy Prints: Jamie Mills

One good thing often leads to another, don't you think? That's how I discovered Jamie Mills, a talented chap from Cheltenham, whose illustrations seem to me the ideal blend of geometry and nature, structure and surrealism. I found him amongst other gems in previous featuree Kim Dulaney's Etsy favourites. Super, right? I'm also really digging the fragile balance of flat, screenprinted primary colour and loose, black and white pencil lines. Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Inspired By: Alison Scarpulla

Partly inspired by my latest obsession with moody shades of fuschia, plum and violet, I'm utterly spellbound by Alison Scarpulla. Her enchanting photographs remind me of exotic Russian fairytales of gypsy spells and magic. It's inspiring me to start working my novel again! Ooh, to much inspiration, too little time! I'll have to content myself with gazing and imagining for now, I guess.

p.s. There's more spellbinding goods in her Etsy shop here.

Peachy Prints: Becca Stadtlander

Hiya lovelies! So nice to see your pretty faces on this wonderful Monday morning. Today, I officially start my new role as Creative Director for a neat little digital agency in groovy Melbourne. I'm super excited, but more on that later... for now, look who I found! A talented little illustrator named Becca Stadtlander whose childhood was apparently spent rearranging the furniture and being fascinated by antiques and ballpoint pens. I reckon her quirky take on the world makes for some pretty adorable artwork, don't you? Such lovely colours!

Peachy Prints: Raquel Aparicio

Today's little peachy print comes from Raquel Aparicio, whose print shop is filled with delicately inked and illustrated creatures such as bunnies and zebras. I've been admiring the stunning washes of colour and golden turquoise hues in these two. Aren't they beautiful? It's making me want to play with paints again...

Peachy Prints: Lovin' Lulu Wolf

Perfectly suited to the design aesthetic of this little blog of mine, these deliciously dreamy prints by Lulu Wolf make me feel peaceful and nice all over. I love the mixed media technique, ink splatters and sketchy typography. Why, fair Miss Lulu also has a rather cute and catchy name, don't you think?

Peachy Prints: Sooooound Revolution

I thought I'd pop in with a quick print for the weekend. Something pretty and serene for your pinboards from the delightful shop of Sooooound. Have you discovered her yet?

Flea Market Finds: Sixties Spring Patterns

Darlings, I know I've been neglecting you. What with Toffee magazine launching in just five sleeps, and my art exhibition coming up, I've found it so hard to keep up my regular posting schedule. So, in the hopes that you'll forgive me, here's something extra special. Look what I stumbled upon at an Adelaide thrift store on Sunday... isn't she beautiful? Oh, I found so many wonderful things, but this nifty 1960s pattern book, tucked away amongst some dog-eared Woman's Day magazines was my very, very best find! I hope you enjoy admiring the pretty dresses as much as I do. Aren't the sweetheart necklines just fancy?

Peachy Prints: Wolf and Willow Print Shop

So... many of you have been asking if my illustrations (spotted in my portfolio and field journal) are available as prints, and I've always hesitated... I guess because I'm a little shy about showing them, and never considered that anyone would ever love them like I do. Nevertheless, I have deferred to popular demand and opened up a little print shop where you can buy prints from my 'Dreaming' series. It comes at a really nice time, I suppose, because I'm working on a piece for 'Nursery Rhymes', a joint exhibition at the Urban Cow Gallery next year. The rhyme I have chosen to illustrate is 'Star Light, Star Bright', but more on that later. For now, I hope you'll enjoy my flower garden dreamers.

Inspired By: Linnea Jacobson

Linnea describes herself as a thirteen year old future fashion photographer, who lives in a cold town in northern Sweden, holding her camera in her hands. I'm so inspired by this sweet, Swedish ingenue, with her amazing talent and passion for beautiful photography. Can you believe she is only thirteen?! What can I say? Wow! Oh, and there's another sweet vintage bicycle... I'm a little obsessed.

Peachy Prints: Mermaids, Magic & the Mundane

I was so, so charmed by these illustrations by Etsian artiste and Sydney girl, Caitlin Shearer, that I had to post them right away (even though we're due for a Vintage Icon today). I love the idea of mermaids in the bathtub - it's the perfect marriage of magical and the mundane. Like fairies at the bottom of the garden. So much scope for the imagination, don't you think?

Peachy Prints: Happiness at Volume 25

Golly gee, these prints by Jessica over at Volume 25 sure make me happy. There's a sense of magic, cheekiness and whimsy, with a spoonful of sweet sentiment (as expressed beautifully in her Sailing the Storm print). Sweet and inspirational, pastel and pretty. What more need I say? The talented Jessica, who lists peanut butter, family and road trips among her favourite things, has an equally peachy and terrific blog too, so be sure to pop by and say hello.

Heart This: Cartolina Pocket Mirrors

Since I've started working as a freelance designer, I've been lucky enough to work with some very sweet people on some equally sweet projects. Alas, I am often feeling like the "new girl" and hence, find myself self-consciously wondering about the state of my hair or make-up. A girl must make a good impression, you know. That's why I've been obsessing over these pretty pocket mirrors from Cartolina. What a perfectly lovely way to check one's reflection whilst dashing around Melbourne's design studios putting out creative fires. Nancy to the rescue... with neat hair and lippy, of course!

Peachy Prints: Hello Katey-Jean

My heart is all a-flutter after finding these lovely works by London-based illustrator, Katey-Jean Harvey. Describing her imaginary world as one where sulky girls in cute dresses hang out with skeletons and sausage dogs, Katey-Jean makes magic with thin paintbrushes and grey paper... and a couple of stray grey cat hairs, I imagine!

Flea Market Finds: The Little Ballerina

Vintage children's books always ellicit the same response from me. I clasp my hands together and gasp and my eyes get all misty... let's just say, I ADORE them. I could probably fill an entire house with them if I had my way. But this one is extra special. This is Little Ballerina by Dorothy Grider from 1958. You might remember Dorothy's charming illustrations from this post last year? It's ever so dear to my heart. I really can't decide who is cuter, the little ballerina or her puppy dog?

Free Desktop Wallpaper: Cross My Heart

Hello sweethearts! You know, I had such a lovely response from the last free desktop wallpaper I created, that I couldn't resist making another. This one's filled with pretty cross-stitched hearts to decorate your desktops with glee. Kinda reminds me of those pastel candy hearts with little love notes on them, you know the ones? I've made two sizes, so simply click and download your perfect match... 2000 x 1250 or 1600 x 1200.

p.s. I know, it's pink (again!), but I just can't help myself! I promise the next one will be different... cross my heart!