countryside chic

We are drooling over the 'Lady of the Manor' collection at UK online store Joy.

The collection showcases tweed, check-prints, velvet, fur (faux of course!) and delicate florals giving the look a masculine, english-countryside charm with an feminine, aristocratic twist.

Too bad its coming up to summertime in Australia, otherwise we would be all over this look... UK and US friends who are heading into the colder months of the year - take note!

its a small world afterall

'Fragmented Chronicles' is a series of acrylic rings created by Hong Kong-based design studio Shannnam.

Each clear plastic rings feature a beautiful miniature scenario or landscape frozen inside.

According to Shannnam's facebook page, their rings will be available to buy online, starting at the end of November. We are counting down the days! ♥

a match made in heaven

Sometimes music video clips can be just as amazing as the song that they are made to complement! A prime example is this music video from emerging Melbourne indie-folk artist, Hudson.  Hudson hooked up with director Dropbear, aka Jonathan Chong, to make this spectacular stop motion video for his dreamy song, "Against The Grain".

They cleverly utilise colored pencils and stop motion techniques to create a kaleidoscope of wonderfulness! We heart! Check it out!

cuppa tea love?

You observe a vintage teacup and you think: yum, a nice cup of tea would be wonderful, don't you?

Well some people, like Abigail Maryrose Clarke think outside the square. Abigail saw an old, flowery tea cup and thought ... wow, that would make a lovely bracelet! Abigail adapts vintage tea cups and repurposes them into pretty bracelets. She then sells them in her online shop. How tea-lightful!

Vintage Bonechina Tea Cup Bracelets $49USD

super reuser

Reuse, retain and recycle! Designer Yana Gorbulksy aka Supayana has a gorgeous clothing range chock-a-block full of interesting, feminine and quirky reconstructed clothing. This girl has been busy sewing, sewing and sewing! The majority of stock is made from recycled and second-hand fabrics purchased from thrift stores and charity shops. What a clever girl! This blouse features her stunning deer print incorporated into the design. Adorable! Do yourself a favour and check out her website and online store...

Deer print floral cotton blouse Supayana $59USD, approx $59.78AUD