Christmas Book Countdown Advent Calendar

 This year, instead of a Christmas advent calendar (see advent diy here), we chose to gave a book countdown advent with the various Christmas children's books and craft books that we've picked up over the years.

So we'll be counting down the days to Christmas with a craft or children's book each day till December 25.

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.

Spring Meadow

I found this amazing picture on pinterest the other day (via Amy Prior) and I just had to share it.

I'm assuming it's an illustration from a vintage children's book.

Isn't it beautiful?

I haven't been able to find out who the illustrator is or where it's from, so if you have any information about it, please let me know.

Mermaids - New EuropeanStreetTeam Challenge

I am thrilled to be hosting the new European Team challenge this week!
The lovely Estella of StarOfTheEast has graciously turned over the honour of choosing the new theme to me, which I gladly accept.

So, without further ado, the new challenge theme is : Mermaids

This is a collection  of some beautiful vintage mermaids I found - for inspiration.

The rules for the challenge are simple.

1.You must be a member of the European Etsy Street Team.

2. Your entry must be a new creation inspired by the current theme.

No re-listings please.

Entries will be accepted until the 7th of August and the winner will be announced on the 8th of August.

The way you interpret the theme is according to your own taste, style and inspiration.

Maybe thinking of the deep blue sea, sparkling scales, seafoam, starfish , shells and other sea-creatures, female sirens and mythical beauties will help....

Just click on 'Mermaid Challenge- Entries' to link up your listing and join the challenge.

I hope you enjoy playing around with the theme.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

I'll be posting some great etsy mermaid-inspired items in the next few days for even more inspiration.

Magical Vintage Illustration

      

Did you know that May 2-8  is Children's Book Week?

I couldn't possibly pass up a chance like this to share some magical images from my favourite vintage children's book illustrators:

Jennie Harbour




Anne Anderson




Arthur Rackham




Jennie Harbour




Edmund Dulac





Maxfield Parrish




Edmund Dulac



Gustaff Tengrren

 

Kay Nielsen