Cosmetic bag in a versatile fold-over clutch

Available on Etsy: mexican-large-cosmetic-make-up-bag

Our new style fold over clutch cosmetic case.  Opens up for large storage or can be folded over for space-saving.  In a stunning Mexican inspired chevron print in fiery reds and yellows.  Triple layered and lined for complete quality and flat bottom, so it can be made to stand.

And our other BAGS.

Days of San Sebastian: Part One

Pandora Print Dress by  www.whistles.co.uk

There was nothing for it
But to put on my yellow dress and Wayfarers
And feel as though I had always been loved
And had only the good times
And forget the times passing
That is flying away already........

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Vintage dress finds are all through wonderful Etsy sellers - they would love you to check them out!

Stay and waste a little time......

Available on Etsy: hot-pink-cotton-throw-pillows-set-of-two

Library room

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The top image is a corner of my favourite library, the Wren library at Trinity College, Cambridge (image from idlethink ) - wouldn't you want to waste some time there?  I am enamoured with books and if I had the space for a library room, it would be stacked floor to ceiling with the written word like that.

All the library finds are from lovely Etsy sellers - check them out - I am especially hankering after a vintage library catalog drawer, it would be great for keeping all my vintage cotton bobbins, trimmings, zips and samples, neat and organised.

And some day, I would like to put some written word of my own into a beautiful artisan handbound book : ) 

You might like to see my favourite local antique emporium - my-favorite-place

and a post on the- literary-look

Leopard Print Tote

Fashionably slouchy...... 

Lots of room........ 

Stand out Julius Holland Designer wax print

Available on Etsy leopard-print-tote-shopper-large

SOLD

Pantone Colour Report - Fall 2011 Trends

I was first introduced to the Pantone colour chart in 2004, when I was working for an art gallery and producing the exhibition brochures for the manicured digits of their glamorous and esteemed supporters : )  I still go beady-eyed for their colours and shades, and I love the range for Fall 2011.

Full article here to get your creative juices flowing!

And for those of you, like me, struggling and juggling words to find that exact description of a colour, here is an article to finding-pantone-colors-for-etsy-product-listings

Also here are trends for September from the Etsy Merchandising desk, to get your creations and online store, Fall - ready : )

And in case you happened to miss the Etsy article on the changes to the way items are listed in searches now based on relevancy.  This makes sense in the "universe" of the internet to improve relevancy of searches and the buyer experience, and being sure of reaching target audiences - what do you think?

Have a great mid-week!

Wayward Birds Blue

Available on Etsy:  blue-birds-pillow-cover-with-orange-trim

Mocha, Blush and Apple

Just in and available on Etsy:  mocha-blush-and-apple-throw-pillow

I find this Missoni home style print just irresistable!

See summer-tribe kaftan by Missoni.

New Prints

I just wanted to share a few new prints which have me excited : )  Hope you like them - they will be made into pillows or bags and in store soon x

ps. I can custom make pillow covers so feel free to get in early with a request by convo on Etsy:  SISTERBATIK

Wanderlust Wallpaper

Les Rives du Bosphore at ctpdecorativearts.com

I live in a small apartment but more often I live in my imagination. 

With your eyes closed, you might tilt your head upwards and see the Sistine chapel in all its celestial glory, or glide your fingertips along the cool interior stone wall again, regarding the ancient fresco art in Angkor Wat.  Touching the surface that paintbrushes of artisans past had transferred their prized pigments to.  If you focused those follicles, you might even breathe the air of your imaginings and remember simultaneously, the prickling heat of foreign climes on your skin.

The historical wanderlust wallpaper (using cloth paper) above, known as Papiers peints panoramiques, or antique block-printed panoramics for your walls, from the early 19th century by French manufacturers Joseph Dufour and Jean Zuber - would have been so decadent!  They would make a brave statement in decorative direction today - I just love and would go crazy for, if I had a pretty penny!  Maybe I'll make my own : )

How about ancient fresco art for a feature wall?  I took these at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which I can imagine being digitally printed onto wallpaper panels.

Have a great week!