Autumn Cowls

I've been busy with my crochet hooks recently and have whipped up a pair of Autumnal cowls for my shop.  I chose these colours because I think they represent the season perfectly - I've called them 'mushroom' and 'olive'.  I'm really quite tempted to keep them for myself because they're so warm and comfy!  But that wouldn't be good for business now would it?

Thanks for taking a peek, Lois x

Tuesday's Tune: Bat for Lashes

Today was back to work for me after an extended weekend - boo! So I'm relaxing with some soft, sad music and a cup of tea... ahh. I hope you're having a good Tuesday.

By the way, how cool is her hair cut? Really cool right? Right.

The Gallery: Frances Stark

Hello folks.  Just thought I'd stop by to say good Monday to you and I hope you had a great weekend.  We had our cocktail party on Saturday, which is why I've been a bit quiet around here these past few days.  I've been busy preparing, enjoying and recovering from it all - we had a great time though (I'll share more soon).  In the meantime take a look at these beautiful art works from Frances Stark.  You can see more of her work by clicking on the link here.

Be back soon x

Wearing #1

Okay so this is kind of a big deal for me... my first real 'outfit post'.  You're probably wondering why I'm making such a fuss - people get dressed and step out of their house everyday right?  And I'm not usually overly conscious of what I wear, I just stick on what I find comfortable (which is the problem sometimes - with my 'style' that is).

I don't know if you remember, but earlier on this year I made it one of my goals to 'find my style'.  It has been fun finding outfits and other style blogs that I really like, and have pinned loads of inspiration to my Pinterest Board; but it has been another story altogether trying to make it happen to myself.  I suppose I'm nervous about this post because I'm putting myself out there to be judged - which is what I need if I'm going to take this goal seriously (and I always feel a bit silly posing in front of the camera).

This is very much a learning process for me, and I'm excited to finally get this goal of mine going.

Cocktails

This weekend we're hosting a cocktail party to celebrate our engagement so I've been busy pinning lots of cocktail recipes and party ideas.  I'm really excited but also a bit daunted because I don't know a great deal about cocktails.  I feel this may become something of a passion in the future though!  If anyone knows of a great cocktail website then please leave me a comment below.

If you want to see some of the recipes I've been pinning, check out my cocktail board here.

What I've been up to

Hello and good Monday to you.  I hope you all had a nice weekend - we had beautiful weather here in Sheffield (today is a bit grey and misty though) and I got up to all sorts!  I made some t-shirt yarn, read the first issue of The Simple Things magazine, framed some pictures (one thing from my 4 Simple Goals list) and marvelled at the yellow tree outside our living room - isn't it lovely!?  I also went to see Looper (very good) and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Arena... all in all a very busy weekend.

P.s. There's a shop update coming soon :)

Paper Triangles

As you already know, I love paper.  I also love origami and art, and origami art (you can see more here).  I recently came across this awesome instalment via CRAFT and just had to share - I hope you don't mind ;)

My weekend so far has been great.  We stayed in a hotel last night and ate some really tasty food - breakfast this morning was awesome.  The sun has been out today and I have felt inspired and motivated (yay!).  The flat is clean and tidy, I've finished a couple of projects and tonight we're going to the cinema to see Looper.  My mum and step-dad are coming over tomorrow, so I've lots to look forward to.

I hope you're also enjoying your weekends.  Be back soon.