How to wear your heart

Intovintage.co.uk posted this beautiful and thought provoking image earlier. 

A map to a woman's heart. 

I will admit we are complicated beings, often very difficult to read. Men are understandably often confused by this complexity and so this map could also be an extreamly useful help guide for them. 

This would be great as a print on a t-shirt or tote bag ... And would spread the message! 

Canine Editing

I've recently had the pleasure of getting to know Teresa Ranson. 

As well as being an all round lovely lady. She is a great artist. Previously pottering in pottery, and now producing beautiful prints. 

[Cow Parsley print by Teresa Ranson]

What I most admire about Teresa is that she is not afraid to experiment, as all proper artists should do. She is extremely creative with her techniques, and I can honestly say each individual practise print is stunning in its own right. What also is remarkable is how different each print is from others of the same batch. 

[Cow Parsley print experimentation by Teresa Ranson]

Visit this Artist's Facebook page to view her splendid work: https://www.facebook.com/teresaransonartist

Its also worth a visit the page to meet Teresa's dog Ruby. Perhaps the happiest, most playful and funny dog I've ever met: she's sure to keep you entertained! 

[Ruby- the mischievous but loveable Artist's dog editing the prints!]

Fun Imperfections

Today I finished my 'Pink Elephant in the Room' wall piece.

Taking time to do each individual layer and let it dry isn't usually my thing. But this allowed me to do things such as go for a run and clear my head ready for the next stage. 

For such a large painting I didn't spend that much time really in consuming processes such as detail. 

This means there are some imperfections such as the super white tusks and skinny end of the trunk. 

However it's been a rather pleasant and preductive day painting away with music playing. So despite the imperfections I'm rather happy with the result. 

Wall Lined

Several practices later Mavis the Elephant's outline is pencilled onto my wall. 

Pink paint purchased and ready to be applied! Watch this space!

Collection #2 Launch

This beautiful sunny summers day Stella + Alf launched their Collection #2 today at Paris clothing store. 

Lower in price range but also limited edition this is a for me as a student a dream come true! 

Exceptionally welcoming you knew this collection was designed, produced and retailed with love.

Also an avid fan of print the skirt automatically called to me. 

Hoarding for holiday I had told myself window shop only. But a perfect piece of clothing designed by Paris, sold in Paris clothing was surely meant for me for Paris! 

Safe to say the gorgeous garment is now purchased! 

I highly recommend a look at S+A's new collection, either online or through their retailers! Be prepared to make a purchase there's something for everyone whatever style,shape or size! (Sizes available are S,M and L. )

I'm very please with my vibrant marvelous purchase and can't wait to wear it away! 

Having a Giraffe

Never going anywhere like this before in my life, I didn't know what to expect...

Was it going to be some glorified petting farm? 

This was a rare sunny day and we made the most of it.

Yorkshire Wildlife Park was our destination. 

It was absolutely amazing. The staff and owners clearly care for the animals as well! 

A day full of laughs that also proved to be incredibly interesting. 

I'll definitely be using this place as inspiration for future design projects! 

Here are some snaps of the cheeky residents:

A Polar bear area is due to open this year as well! 

I'd definitely recommend a visit! 

Plan your day: 

http://www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com

Wild SOS

So I  had a wild night last night watching DIY SOS. As usual it was incredibly touching and made my Mum teary. It was also very inspiring for me as a creative individual. 

[trucknetuk.com]

This was the first time I have properly come across  Laurence Lowell Bowen and his work as an Interior Designer. 

For starters his dress sense is individual, smart and altogether super in my opinion, and his design style is very similar. 

[bbc.co.uk]

What attracted my attention the  most is, despite his extreme success in the field he still is very hands on; creating fabulous paintings to be included in his Interior Designs. He also was shown to be painting chandeliers to fit the colour scheme, which I thought was a great idea. 

Checkout his website: http://www.llb.co.uk

If for nothing else the visuals are amazing!

LLB produces and collaborates with a number of home and decorating brands from Littlewoods to Graham&Brown as well as having his own individual company.