My favorite color is....

We had an open studio day a few weeks ago and while I peeked at the photos I was struck by the beautiful colors were…from Ger’s amazing cupcakes to the wonderful happy Home Sweet Home Signs. I love color and I love the way it makes me feel…today I am going to wear pink, sing a song out of tune (as it is the only way I know), eat cupcakes for breakfast and count my blessings.

Linea Carta Linen Delights...

As a textile gal I do adore exciting cloth and when I spot a cute print I am hooked!! Well this site did it for me…the prints are super cute and the illustrations are quirky and yet simple. Their beautiful linen napkins will add a “not trying to hard” elegance to any table…have a peek at Linea Carta.!! The designs are so so sweet and as I am a little hooked on alphabets the cards are my favorite!!

Katherine Dunn Artist....

This is a painting by the amazing artist Katherine Dunn...I bought it when I moved back to Ireland 5 years ago today and I totally love it. I have been a fan of Katherine’s work for many years and I dreamed of owning a Katherine Dunn painting. When I spotted this one on her site I just had to get it.

When I contacted Katherine I told her this painting would live in a cottage in Ireland as I believed it would and it now does. I decided to frame it in a vintage shadow box frame and place an angel over it. This painting symbolizes home to me and I totally love it. 

Folded Paper

I recently worked with National College of Art students on a “book project”. We concentrated on folding techniques and creating pieces of art from old and used books. The results were wonderful…over the course we discovered some wonderful artists…one of my favourites is ABIGAIL REYNOLDS….a Goldsmits graduate with a wonderful aesthetic: her works are a delight. 

Easter...and chocolate of course

Happy Easter…it's so beautiful in Ireland, the sun is shining and everywhere looks so so pretty! Going to relax for the weekend with my family and friends and take it very easy...my daughter is so excited that the Easter Bunny is coming. I still have to go and get my man an Easter egg…I'm afraid I always leave it until the last minute and he is a strictly Cadburys man…so buttons or Creme Egg could be the winners! 

Happiness to all. Clare XX

Bite off more than you can chew....

This is so my motto in life …and what a great way to do it…an Edible poster!! Check it out!!

A fantastic image of a vintage bicycle has been silk screened on to some lovely floral linen and fashioned into a very unique laptop bag. Click here to see I think I might have to have one...really sweet!!

New Candles...we love

We just developed this new line of candles in a tin and they are doing so well for us. They smell divine and look amazing. Most are decorated using vintage cigar labels and the tins are so pretty that you'll want to keep them once the candles are gone. They were hot sellers at our open studio last week so to all who purchased...enjoy!!