Vintage Fairytale Illustration

The 12 Dancing Princesses by Elenore Abbott

Beautiful 1920s illustration of the brother Grimm's fairy tale, The 12 Dancing Princesses, by Elenor Abbott.

Etsy Favourites - Spring Blues

Clouds Nature Photography

Blue Star Decorative Pillow Cover

Large Hole Blue Czech Beads

Handmade Nautical Flat Shoes 

 Abstract Blue Painting

Autumn Splendour

Maxfield Parrish

The Garden Of Beautiful Memories

Miranda van Dijk ,the designer and maker behind Puur Anders, always manages to make something striking and exceptional.

Art Tulip Print by Puur Anders

'Puur Anders' means 'pure and different' in Dutch and Miranda's creations always live up to her promise.

Flower with Photograph Print by Puur Anders

In Miranda's own words: 'I print photos on fabric and turn them into leaves and flowers. Nature is my biggest inspiration, and I am especially touched by the connection between man and nature.'

Personilized Tulip by Puur Anders

Where can you see her work?

 Puur Anders esty shop

Puur Anders blog

Puur Anders facebook

Puur Anders

Etsy Favourites - Happy Australia Day!

BrendaMarshallArt

GabbyMalpas

MissTillyandBee

KatyEdwards-emilierosa

AustralianVintage

LilaRubyKing

Australia Day 2014: Sunday 26 January

This post was supposed to be posted on Sunday 26 but due to technical problems -ie a dodgy internet connection- didn't make it till the change of the day.

As I understand it, celebrations will be continued tomorrow, Monday, so wishing you all a Happy Australia Day Holiday Down Under!

Maxfield Parrish Clouds and More

There was something about the clouds yesterday afternoon, reminiscent of those magnificent, luminous Maxfield Parrish clouds.

So I had to find some Maxfield Parrish art to share with you.

Morning - Maxfield Parrish 1922

Ecstasy - Maxfield Parrish 1929

Aquamarine - Maxfield Parrish 1917

The Dinky Bird - Maxfield Parrish 1904

Stars - Maxfield Parrish 1926

If you want to read about Maxfield Parrish, you can find his biography here.

More links you might like:

Maxfield Parrish Fairytale Illustrations.

Maxfield Parrish Online Gallery.

 Maxfield Parrish Art on Pinterest.

Solid Gold Sunday Inspiration

Some glorious gold Sunday inspiration.

(Just click on the image to go to the link.)

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MondayMoodboard - Waterfront

1. ReverieFrance

2. LazyfishPhotography

3. OverTheRainbowPhotography

4. SmilgeArt

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

Monday Moodboard - Baby Blue

1. Arch190

2. LilaRubyKingShop

3. Louise'sArt

4. Candidate

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday. The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game Star Of The East.

Monday Moodboard - Blushing Pink

1. Zdrop

2. GogoKorogiannou

3. EsmeDodsworthDesign

4. Lily'sNightGarden

Monday Mooodboard is a game played by the members of the European Etsy Team every Monday.   The moodboard is a selection of items from the team that reflect your mood on that particular day. Anyone in the team can join in. Just link your very own moodboard to the host of the game  StarOfTheEast.

Tickle Me Tuesdays - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas....

With Christmas so close, Today's Tickle Me Post  is full of my favourite wintery, holiday-tinged images and items.

1.Like this dreamy, snowy picture by  EyePoetryPhotography.

2. This beautifully illustrated birdie by SplodgePodgeArts which is a wren but reminds me of the Christmas robin anyway.

3. LaBoom's moose pedestal could never be left out of a collection like this.

4. Appropriately festive snowflake necklace by JujuTreasures.

5.The cutest miniature origami garland to brighten up any corner of the house by AllWeNeedIsOrigami.

For more Tickle Me Tuesdays posts just head over to Yes, Teacher!

More Mermaid Inspiration

While the loveliest mermaid entries are coming in for the Mermaid Challenge of the European Street Team, I feel there are more of you out there just waiting for a little nudge....
So I rounded up some mermaid inspired items that might inspire your very own version for the challenge.




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