and smile studio haul

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am not entirely sure I can call this a haul as I only have two things to show you. But on the other hand I don't know how many items you need in order for a collection of items to classify as a haul.

 

I first discovered Viktorija from 'and smile studio'  on Tumblr  and immediately began to follow her and by that I mean stalk her on all available social media sites. How could anyone resist her illustrations they are just so sweet and charming. The other day whilst ogling at her illustrations I decided to order a couple of things from her shop ( I'm a little surprised it has taken me so long to order something from her.).

 

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the perfection of the packaging. I firstly decided on this sweet postcard for £1.50 it has everything I could ever ask from an illustration; teacup, teapots, flowers and of course a spotty dress. I doubt I will use it as a postcard I will most likely end up searching high and low for the perfect frame, let the mission begin. The second thing I ordered was this succulent necklace for £12.00.  I don't have any jewellery remotely similar to this and I am definitely looking forward to wearing it.

 

Every time I see Viktorija's work I feel the need to rush to my studio, shove my unruly hair up in a bun and get drawing.

 

Mad about Marble

Recently I can't seem to get enough of marble. It's the first thing I will search for on Pinterest and Tumblr and I will spend a little too long scrolling through the pages ogling at all the different types. I have even dedicated a whole Pinterest board to it, so it's fair to say the situation is getting out of hand. I'm currently on the look out for a marbled clutch but everyone I spot is always out of financial reach. I thought I had hit the jackpot when I found this one on ASOS but wasn't impressed with the quality when it arrived. I am beginning to think it may be something I need to DIY, which I don't mind at all as I already have a few marble DIYs in the pipe line. All I can say is watch this space.

 

 

Images found on Pinterest.

seven things sunday: Seven Beauitful Words

1. Psithurism - the sound of the wind through the trees

 

2. Querencia - a place from which one's strength is drawn, where one feels at home; the place where you are your most authentic self.

 

3. Sensucht - "the inconsolable longing in the human heart for we know not what"; a yearning for a far familiar, non earthly land one can identify as one's home.

 

4. Kintsukoroi - "to repair with gold"; the act of repairing pottery with gold or silver lacquer and understanding that piece is more beautiful for having been broken.

 

5. Kalon - beauty that is more than skin deep.

 

6. Tarantism - overcoming melancholy by dancing; the uncontrollable urge to dance.

 

7. Tsundoku - buying books and not reading them; letting books pile up unread on shelves, floors or nightstands.