I spy...... Christian Dior

This week, I've fallen in love with  the beautiful pre-fall collection of Christian Dior.
With the Duchess of Windsor as inspiration, the  collection is a mix of traditional patterns and typical Galliano style.

all images via style.com

Monday Moodboard - Cocoon

This moodboard is for Minna.
A warm welcome for the most welcome of arrivals.

1.Extranja

2.Eidrasa

3.Bruixa

4.Tenderblue

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.

Fabulous Fur - January 2012- Trend Report

The Trend Report for January on Handmade Europe is out and its Fabulous Fur!

Designers went all out with this trend and the result is fur in all imaginable styles, colours and garments.



Christian Dior-Fendi-Dennis Basso-John Gallaino
images via style.com

Perfect for the low temperatures of the season and with the appropriate touch of glamour for the New Year, fur is the perfect January trend.

The multi talented European etsy sellers tended to opt for the more animal-friendly alternative, faux fur, in their fuzzy creations. Here are some of their wonderful fur-inspired items:

1. KarmologyClinic

2.EllaGajewska

3.ClareBears

4.Galafinc

For the full reprt click: January 2012-Trend Report.

Polka Dots! -October Trend Report

Well, October's Trend Report is finally out over at Handmade Europe and it's all about chic polka dots, reinvented and fresh.
Definately the most stylish of choices for girls of all ages this season.




Paul Smith-Lyn Devon-Limi Feu-Moschino
all images via style.com



With some wonderful handmade polka dotted items from etsy.

1.Arctida

2.DeerLola

3.FlowersByKara

4.LovelyCrochet

For the full story click Polka Dots-October 2011-Trend Report.

I spy.......Babiekins Magazine

Yep, it's out!

Babiekins, Issue 6.

One of the cutest online magazines for kids and everything kid.

In it you will find fashion, decor, toys, accessories, recipes and more.

It's 333 pages long, with something for everyone.

Fun filled and colourful, it's a great introduction to fall.

I spy.....Small Magazine

Yes, issue 18 of Small magazine is out.

Full of those wonderful trademark images that stick with you hours after you've viewed the actual magazine.

Full of fresh ideas,

full of fun suggestions;

full of inspiration.

You've got to check it out.

Tickle Me Tuesdays! - Sultry

Following is yet another collection of Tuesday favourites.

1. KarolinFelixDreams

2. L'AccentNou

3.mabo

4.Crafts2Cherish

5.ElleMoss

For more Tickle Me Tuesdays hop over to Yes, Teacher!

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