Festive Top Ten Guest Post: Sewindie

 

I have had such a long day today, and almost didn't write this post...but I really want to keep my promise to myself to blog every day while doing this Festive Top Ten. Why do we set ourselves such challenging targets sometimes, oh yeah...so we can grow! Ok then, on with the show.

 

So today's guest blog comes from Cara of Shshhh blog, otherwise known as SewIndie.

 

 

 

I follow her blog and Twitter, she is very inspiring on both...and her tweets make me laugh a lot. Her blogs are about craft and art, making things and eating pancakes; maybe in that order on some days.

Herewith is her Festive Wish List - (hope you're listening Santa):

 

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1. this gorgeous waxed canvas backpack:

 

 

2. leah duncan's 2012 wall calendar (i'm obsessed with calendars!):

 

 

3. a set of five vegan soaps:

 

 

4. wooden bowls, forever:

 

5. vintage moon globe:

 

 

6. DIY twin lens reflex camera (that takes 35mm film!):

 

 

7. lush's rocketeer bath bomb - i don't care if it's for kids, i want to smell like candy! (the video of it looks amazing!):

 

 

 

8. lovely fingerless gloves:

 

 

9. this tshirt, because enid coleslaw has always been my #1 fashion icon:

 

 

10. this couch, because we just bought a house and we need stylish furniture:

 

 

 

cara

 

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Yummy.

Never thought I could fall in love with vegan soaps, but smitten I is. And I can't look too long at that sofa because it makes me want to cry: it's too beautiful and my sofa is some crappy old thing I got second hand for £50 five years ago....*sniff*

Don't know if Cara, or any of you know this but Lush started as a company called 'Cosmetics to Go' and that was in my local town of Poole in Dorset. Their base is still here and they have factories all over the area - they smell amazing! many of my friends old and new have at some time worked there. The original shop is in Poole High Street, which is where I go to get my Lush-on.

 

What did you like best from Cara's list?

Me x

Festive Top Ten Guest Post: 'Enhabiten'

I have a right cracker for you today: Liane from 'Enhabiten'.

I have loved Liane's work for a long, long time. In fact hers was the first blog I subscribed to when I discovered them in 2009 (not like Columbus or anything, I'm pretty sure others were aware of blogs before this time). She makes the.most.beautiful things, and her Etsy shop is one I covet longingly on an almost daily basis; full of rustic looking objects that she has lovingly created, they seem to have a history, or to tell a story. She got skillz!

Liane is also a photographer, and has THE most awesome Flickr.

but enough about that, what does she want from Santa?

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this would be my fantasy list!

here it is:

1- i'm a big fan of anna allen and this dress looks amazing and expertly stitched

 

2- this apron for use when i'm fabric dyeing

3- a table loom like this

4- this antique aryana rug

from my local oriental rug shop

5- these tumblers

6- this new organic cotton/wool mattress

7- these boots

  i have a vintage boot obsession

8- this bag made by my good friends margaux and walter

9- this book

10- oh and this book, too

last but not least, you call it a shack, i call it a slice of heaven.

someday i will build myself something like this

thanks,

liane

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I am definitely with her on the shack...ah, a place to escape to would be so lovely. I probably wouldn't come out though.

What would your fantasy list look like?

Me x

Festive Top Ten Guest Post: Create*Loves

I am really enjoying posting these Festive Top Tens, not only is it great to see what everyone wishes for but I am learning so much about blogging in the process ( I am still such a new-kid).

Today's list comes from Holly Neufield, better known for her blog Create*Loves, she lives a creative life in many ways: raising children, making things, posting cool DIYs. She is also a Red Velvet girl, part of a company inspired by vintage fashion and going from strength to strength. Here are all 5 girls: Elsie, Holly, Rachel, Emma and Katie.

Luckily for me shares it all with the world through her blog and Twitter.

Here are a few random facts about Holly (care of her blog):

 - Anberlin is my favorite band.

- I can't wear high heels.
- I have had every hair color under the sun.
- I love baking cupcakes.
- I used to work at Tim Hortons.
- I hate the phrase "Keep your fork."
- I like salt on my watermelon.
- right now, my drink at Starbucks is a Tall Non-Fat Extra Drizzle Caramel Macchiato

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1. Chantilly Lace Cuff in Black - Stella & Dot
2. Blythe Doll - Phoebe Maybe
3. Wilfred Free Knit Cardigan - Aritzia
4. Back to Baking by Anna Olsen
5. Lola Throws a Party Dress - The Velvet Bird

6. Vintage French floral teacups & saucers - Etsy
7. Forever Banner - Nice Etsy
8. Marc Jacobs Oh Lola perfume - Sephora
9. Glitter Bug Heels - Modcloth
10. Cake Stands - Shop Sweet Lulu

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How much do I love that cardigan!?

A lot.

And that is the second par of glitter shoes from the Festive Listees.

Right then, off to make some things myself. Are you making anything fun for Christmas?

Me x

Festive Top Ten Guest Post: Elycia

Today's top ten comes from Elycia, who blogs about creativity, making things (the coolest DIYs and vintage fashion. She has amazing style, and the most luscious hair colours that make me wish I wasn't a teacher and could have purple or pink hair!

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Hi I'm elycia from the blog ♥elycia. I am a vintage loving, cat lady living in a cute house on a quiet street with my husband and our two sweet little kitties. Here are a few items that are on my Christmas wish list! 1. A Holga camera

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I have a Diana but I would love to add a Holga to my collection. Film photography is so fun! 2. A pretty dress from Vanilla and Lace

I love them all, so beautiful. 3. A custom drawing of Ivan, myself and the kitties by Danny Brito!

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I love Danny's style and I think he would do a great job on my little family. 4. Some of these adorable big eyed "Pity Kitty" pieces.

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I recently found one of these at a thrift store and I think they are just so adorable! 5. South Park Blind Box toys

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I am addicted to these blind box toys. I really want some more South Park ones in my stocking ;) 6. Some more tights from We Love Colors

Best tights ever! I could do with one of each colour. 7. This beautiful 'hello' necklace from Joanna Rutter

8. An Instax wide

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My Instax mini is possibly my favourite camera. I think I would love this wider version just as much!

9. This adorable cat dress.

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10. A pretty, pretty bow from Red Velvet.

♥elycia

Festive Top Ten Guest Post: Elise Blaha

I am so excited/ nervous to be hosting my first EVER guest post on this blog. I have long talked about the blogs I love to read (the list grows every day). The people who have agreed to feature on this blog over the coming week are some of my favorites. I will post a different guest blogger every day, to get us (me) in the Christmas spirit and give us (me) a little insight into their wishlists for the Festive season. I hope you enjoy reading tham as much as I have.

First to answer the call to send on a top ten Christmas List was Lovely Elise (or EliseBlaha) here she is, hiding below. She writes a blog on creating beautiful things and running a small business.

I now want everything on her list.

Here is Elise's wishlist in the order she sent it to me:
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Here are ten things I'd love for Christmas! :)

Pjs from Land's End canvas

Art by Lulie Wallace

West Elm hand towels

Kate Spade glitter pumps

Pangea Organics face lotion

Pangea Organics body lotion

Handmade chevron bracelet

Handmade star charm necklace

Handmade poster print

Handmade solid gold stacking ring

elise

Ok, so maybe I can't buy any of those things. But if I could choose one above all, I would go for the print. What's on your wishlist this Christmas?

Me x