I need pattern in my life.

Sorry for the sideways pic, I should reload it but I will never get this post done! Anyway, it is a picture of some recent books that I have been purchasing.

The Russian Textile book is probably my favourite EVER! The patterns are divine and so colourful.

I am sure I have some kind of past with Russia as I naturally feel at home looking a them. I strongly recommend that you purchase this book if you like floral patterns, simply a feast!

The other book which is a must is Art Deco Textiles. I am very much into this era at the moment, I love reading novels from this time, painters and of course the textiles.

Again, I apologise for the sideways look. The picture above is of a landscape in textiles form. In the book they show you how a lot of this kind of fabric was used in dresses. Stunning!

For a more contempory modern pattern book, Cutting-Edge Pattern & Textures is a great book to see whats out there now. I love the wee birdies in this one......

....and the dancing Foxes in this.

I have realised that in my home I have a great LACK of patterns!

So I decided to go around and snap any I see.

A small painting my father did when I was about 5........

A tile around the fireplace.......

Of course a bit of CK in the dinning room......

A painting by this clever lady, given as a wedding gift.......

The fireplace........

Some very old printing blocks I have had for years.......

Another one......

The base of a lamp that we inherited. I would love to know more about it......

And some gorgeous ragged balls from the talented Ragged Roses.

It was a struggle to find even these, so I think I need more Pattern in my life!

Anyway, I have recieved some awards recently and I will post them next time, promise!

But what I will say is that Kim and I have chosen our lucky winners of the Elderflower giveaway.

We read and drooled over all your yummy suggestions and the lucky winner from my blog is Mollimoo for her idea to add with honey, mustard and garlic as a glaze on roast lamb! mmmmmm Cant wait to try it! Some goodies will be in the post in a few days!

Well just a quick shop update, I have added some summery goodies in the way of Bunting!

I have enjoyed making these, CAKE, HOME & EAT! Both are in my Folksy and Etsy shops now.

Along with these little Mini Bunting Kits, perfect to keep thos little monkeys fingers busy this summer holiday.

I can't wait for my monkeys to break up from school and spend some time at Home!

Enjoy!

And EAT plenty of cake!

A new camera, a new look at life.

Our little digital camera has finally seen its last days, after 5 years of being a loyal servant. A huge amount of research was done,(and you bloggers were a great help) we decided to purchase this fantastic camera!

I am now seeing the word in a completely different way. I have loved the macro facility on our old camera but OH MY GOODNESS! it is so much better with the new one.

Landscapes, textures, colours and creatures are in a world of their own.

My photos actually look quite professional! (I particularly like the one above!)

So what better way than to test it out on a family walk............................

Pond dipping.......................................................

Nature watching................................... (this is stunning if you click on it and zoom in)

I am seeing patterns for future projects...............................

And of course it all seemed to float away with the breeze...........

P.S. Kim and I have not forgotten the competition on previous post, we will announce the winners at the end of the week!