thank you beci orpin + tdf

last week a lovely parcel came my way, just in time for christmas. i was one of the lucky readers to win a copy of beci orpin's new book - 'find & keep' from the design files. and was super lucky to also win a beautiful at-swim-two-birds potholder from mr kitly. the potholder came lovingly wrapped in a kraft paper with neon deco, together with a signature beci orpin postcard and notebook.

find & keep is such a gem! it's bursting full of inspiration and awesome projects (which i can't wait to give a try!) there's so much beautiful photography, bright ideas and thoughtful words. beci orpin is one of my favourite designers, and to own a copy of her first book....very exciting! thank you beci orpin & the design files ♥

finders keepers in melbourne

i've been meaning to write this post for a while, but it's been sitting here unfinished for a little long. now is the time to get things done for good!  

much love monday  |  love : finders keepers 

so a few weeks back, a few friends and i had a lovely time venturing through the finders keepers market in melbourne. we went on the opening night on a friday, and the royal exhibition building was overflowing with aficionados of indie art and design. there were so many wonderful handmade treasures to see, all pretty designs and creative ideas.

porcelain minaitures and glass bubbles | meow girl

geometric laser cut necklaces | so little time co

bead necklaces and diamond brooches | emily green

quirky mr frenchy necklaces | made of awesome 

pretty florals and forest animals jewellery | that vintage

can't wait till finders keepers come around to melbourne again in october! 

art i heart - emily green

the finders keepers market is just around the corner for melbourne. i'm pleased to hear that one of my favourite local creatives - emily green - will be there, along with her excitingly colourful artwork and accessories.

watercolour diamond brooches

her love for colour has been thoughtfully, and vividly, expressed in every piece of her artwork and jewellery. there's just something about the art she creates lets colour and geometry sing out harmoniously.

pink spots diamond brooch

emily's signature handmade bead necklaces combine the most beautiful hues together. definitely on my wish list ; though it'd be so very hard to choose one...because they're all so nice!

let the colours speak for themselves...

liesl necklace

mondriane necklace

amelie necklace

camille necklace

morisot necklace

emily green's designs simply have the most incredible colour palettes, enough said.

love ♥ cute drawings

oh my goodness, guess what i found today ?

... some splendidly cute drawings by jackie at chi bird! they're so adorable, and bursting with cheeriness. and perfect for much love monday. i'm loving the quote too : 'only do what your heart tells you'. short and sweet, and ever so true.

and here's a bit more of chibird cuteness... and things i'm loving at the moment ...

love : indulging in nutella 

one of the bestest inventions ever!

love : sleeping in 

some good rest does wonders

what are you loving this monday?

have a sweet week ahead, keep smiling, and follow your heart!