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Etsy Love: The Angry Weather

Popped by The Etsy Blog today and spotted this week's featured seller, Iveth Morales, from The Angry Weather. Instantly, I fell in love with her simple, weather-themed sterling silver jewellery pieces. You'll find rainclouds, lightning bolts and meteors, as well as other neat things like this oxidized banner necklace with the words J'taime punched out. Must be shopping time...?

Etsy Love: Silurian Era

Well, it's no secret that I'm a little obsessed with gemstones and minerals. Just ask my mum, who remembers the rock collection I kept as a little girl, which I meticulously sorted into polished and un-polished, precious and semi-precious – and colour-coded and labelled, of course! Then there was the junior archaeologists' club, but let's save that story for another day, shall we? It is with fond memories that I'm swooning over these beautiful lapidary offerings from Silurian Era. It's a store for collectors and jewellers alike, filled with wonders from the earth such as jasper, agate, quartz and turquoise. Heavenly!

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!

Project Pretty: Kim Dulaney

Hey babies! I love it when magical things arrive in my inbox, don't you? There amongst the notifications and bills and boring bits, there's always someone special waiting to be discovered. That is, in your beautiful comments and emails. It's one of the things I cherish most about blogging. Why, that's how I came to meet kindred spirit, Kim Dulaney, the other day. When I read her sweet email and had a little peek at her jewellery store, blog and portfolio, I knew I'd found someone quite precious. And so, I'm sharing her with you today... she's pretty amazing, huh?

January Giveaway: $50 Voucher for Marigold Jewellery

Hello lovelies! Today, I have a little surprise for you! Ooh, I love a surprise, don't you? Together with the lovely Shelbi of Marigold, I'm giving one lucky reader the chance to win a $50 voucher to spend on anything your heart desires from her Etsy store. Created for mermaids, dreamers, and chocolate-eaters (to name but a few), you're sure to find a little treasure of your own. Simply comment below with your favourite item from the shop, and ta-da, you'll be entered in the draw.

psst... for extra chances to win "like" this post on Facebook or tweet "i heart marigold" @wolfandwillow.

Heart This: A Penny Farthing for Two

Perfect for writing love letters to your beaux, this sweet writing set from La Papierre caught my eye today. There's lots of delightful goodies in this little Etsy store for lovers, and lovers of correspondence alike, but this was my favourite set, with it's gorgoeous bicycle for two! This charming set also includes matching envelopes in pretty shades (like bluebell, pool and peacock), a postcard and a bookmark. Lovely!

Project Pretty House: Say, Say, Sadie

I've had my eye on Antiquity by Sadie Olive for so long, I could have sworn I'd posted about this little gem before... oh, but there are just too many gorgeous things to choose from! Here, I've picked a few favourites, but everything is divine and antique and vintage... just the way we like it. Perfectly described as 'decor with a history', I've fallen head over heels. Can you blame me?

Lovely Library: Christmas Goodies from Roost

Of all the wonderful blog friends I have made this year, I like to think of Bonnie from Going Home to Roost as one of my 'besties'. Not only is she crafty, creative and talented, she's also one of the nicest bloggers I know. She'll be a constant source of inspiration when I move to the country, that's for sure! And so, I'm thrilled to be giving something back and sharing her latest project, Celebrate. It's a wee little holiday magazine filled with fun crafty projects like paper pom poms, bath bombs, pumpkin pancakes and even one of her signature aprons. It's 100% homegrown, cosy and crafty... just the way we like it. Hip Hip Hooray!

Etsy Love: The Storybook Rabbit

According to the little shopfront, there's something for "everybunny" at The Storybook Rabbit, and it's true! Here you'll find charming upcycled vintage plates, hand-painted ceramic tiles, jewellery, paper goods and more. Everything is handmade in sunny Sydney, in a house filled with tiny ceramic animals, brightly coloured dresses, vintage treasures and rabbit-chewed furniture. Now, isn't that cute?

Etsy Love: Bee Vintage Upcycled Loveliness

I can't remember how I stumbled across Bee Vintage Redux... perhaps on a happy browsing trip through my Etsy favourites' favourites? Either way, I've developed quite a soft spot for this little Etsy shop with all it's upcycled loveliness. I love the thought of precious, once-loved vintage pieces being given a new life. Yes, I'm completely smitten.

Yummy Delicious: 'Oh Yum' Marshmallows

It's been a little while since my last 'Yummy Delicious' post... but i have a cheeky little feeling that it was worth the wait! Just take a look at these unbelievable marshmallows from Oh Yum that I have been gazing at all afternoon. Gosh, aren't they delicious to look at? With flavours like cherry cheesecake, pistachio, creme de menthe and pomegranate, plus gourmet popcorn drizzled with white chocolate and maple syrup (omg!), they're the perfect Christmas treat. As a gift, I mean. Oh alright, you caught me, I want to keep them all for myself! Can you blame me?

Etsy Love: Ella's Impossible Project

Meet my new friend Ella, a freelance photographer based in Israel. Recently, she won Blur Magazine Best Polaroid, and it's easy to see why. Ella says polaroid photos give her a sense of peace and quiet, and that winning the award inspired her to open her print shop. Which is great news for you and I, my sweets, because our worlds can now be a little prettier. Lovely! I'll bet you're 'pinning' this, aren't you?

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?

Heart This: Dainty Trinkets by Blue Balloon

Today's Etsy Love crush is Blue Balloon with her dainty little jewellery I just can't help but covet. My favourites are this resin blackbird ring, set on a Victorian-style filigree base, and this sweet shiny deer brooch. The way these shots are styled is pretty spesh too, don't you think? Lovely lace curtains and crumbly vintage books... simply heavenly!

Lovely Library: Toffee Magazine

Have you heard? The first ever issue of Toffee is finally out! This AMAZING new digital mag and craft kit is bursting with gooey goodness. And well, let's be honest here, there's a lot of Nancy goodness in there too! I had the extreme pleasure of interviewing Danielle Thomspon (my not-so-secret crafty crush) from Kitschy Digitals, my favourite Etsy photographer, Zee Longenecker, and one of my all-time blogging inspirations, Amy Merrick. I also contributed a free sewing pattern to the 24 page craft lift-out and some ideas for handmade beauty products. I loved every minute of making Toffee together with all of the other talented contributors, and I hope you'll have as much fun reading it and crafting along as we had making it! I'm thinking of posting my attempt to make Jess's Cinnamon Madeleine Sandwiches soon... if I don't eat them all first. Thank you everyone, I had so much fun!

Etsy Love: Pretty Little Things

I'm feeling extra girly today... can you tell? I know, how unusual! Well, I guess it comes as no surprise then that I have a little Etsy crush on Tamar today - if for no other reason than the delightfully fancy, vintage feel of these snaps! Pastel pink, eggshell blue, glorious floral wallpaper, lace... it all just make me so happy. Such pretty styling for even prettier wares. It's time for a pot of rose tea, methinks.

 

Field Journal: Bicycle Dreams

Yesterday afternoon, as the sun was setting on another busy day and I was feeling a little lost for inspiration, my friend Jess came to the rescue with this simple suggestion: "post about what you might do this Christmas". Why, of course! You see, I'm dreaming of finding a vintage bicycle under my tree. I've been pedalling around my neighbourhood quite a bit lately. Why, just today I delivered a parcel of second-hand clothes to Clothing for Correspondence for their fabulous work on Toffee. Anyway, my bike is falling apart and this Christmas, I'm hoping Santa will bring me one just like this! Isn't she a beauty?

Heart This: Birds of a Feather, Redraven and I

When my friend, Jena, suggested I check out this charming little shop, she described it as "feminine and pretty with a vintage nod, but it still feels modern... like your blog!". Well, besides blushing over her sweet compliments, I simply have to agree! Each Redraven piece is handmade from porcelain and collaged with glorious vintage decals of birds and flowers such as can be found on the dessert plates and teacups of yesteryear. Jena was right - we're birds of a feather!

Free Sewing Pattern: Spoonful O' Sugar Teacup Coasters

Hello sweet peas! If you're a twitter friend of mine, you've probably heard me tweeting on about my love of tea and my pretty vintage teacup collection? Now, vintage teacups are like little diamonds in the rough, you see, and they are often found sans saucer. So... I invented these nifty little heart-shaped coasters. Just download my free sewing pattern, and you can make one too - lickety-split! Mmm... I'm off to make a cup of Butterscotch English Breakfast. How 'bout you?

Download Teacup Coasters Pattern

Simply left click on the link above and save it to your desktop, darlings, 
that always does the trick for me! Enjoy!

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.