Number 8...

This awesome UK vintage shop, No. 8 is a constantly evolving store as they update their supplies from Markets, vintage finds and designers. They aim to please with a range from French, Scandinavian, modern to the coastal style. I found some lovely things. Here are a few.
This beautiful dressmakers form isn't on of the items for sale sadly, but the lovely long handled market bag is. I can imagine Ciabatta and Sourdough loaves and fresh veggies and farmers honey in here on a Sunday morning....and that form in my home - oh well. This bakers stand is so me. Mic and I had a stand, not as beautiful as this, in our first home which followed us to a few more before our move to this house. Now I kick myself for getting rid of it as this house is the best suited for it. I will have to keep my eye out...Mum can you look too?

I really love this little cupboard. I know it doesn't fit with my usually decorating suspects, but I would have this in my office. It would be great while I sew to jot down measurements etc.

What a beautiful piece. The wallpapered back is a nice touch and I love the aged yellow.

My favourite is this console table in wrought iron. It would look so good in our hallway with it's marble top and Fleur De Lys at the bottom.

There are so many more beautiful things for you to look at HERE.

I'm off to look some more,

Ness xx

Coveting...

I have loved reading about all of your takes on your 'style' and the elements you love that make it work for you. I am still really trying to define my own style and thought I would show you some beautiful things I am coveting for our home (these are Birthday hints Mic!!).

The top 2 photos are by a wonderful Etsy Photographer Kariherer, who's images of Paris and France are amazing. Little snippets of life I like to call them. I especially love the flower range.

Another Etsy (actually all of this post is from Etsy Shops) Photographer I am loving is Snappy Chic. Her images of France, Eiffel Tower etc are mostly black and white and have that timeless quality to them that it seems we are all coveting.

As some of you know I have a thing for rings, the bigger and chunkier the better. This one from MS Pottery is a divine example. Made of ceramic, gorgeous colour and adjustable too. This is high on my list.
This photo is so pretty. It is by Peonies and Polaroids. There are many more with the same sort of beautiful feel to them...I want them all!! I can imagine this...HUGE as a focal on a wall. It would be lovely in a bathroom, over looking a white claw foot, surrounded by white fluffy towels in big weathered grey trough-style urns. =)

I have had these saved for ages. Recycled glass is Yava Glass' main thing. They have all sorts of funky and stylish glass ware, like old soda bottles and lots of famous brand pieces...all flame cut and polished. What a beautiful set these are.

Now, I am LOVING this range of antique, hand woven hemp linen, feather/down filled cushions from Ludwigaslinen. All of the linen featured on this shop is between 80 and 130 years old. You even get a little bit of history about this linen in each listing. Did you know it would take a weaver 4 to 6 hours to weave just 60 cm!! and by candlelight!!!! The rest of the range is just a stunning and the little monogram pillow is a fave too.

This is so cool. A plaid laptop bag that is padded and lined and with a zip from Track and Field Designs. I adore the bike image on the front. This would be great for a guy or a girl. If they don't have the size you need...they will make it for you at no extra charge!!

These little 4 x 4 inch wood mounted photo collages by Stiletto Heights are beautiful. They come ready to hang and have a lovely patina to them. They have been made using pastels, photos, acrylic paints and ephemera. They are listed as being "Perfect for any Paris Apartment themed room, bedroom, office or studio".

You would definitely have to have a few to get a wonderful effect like this.

So, I have decided that I don't want to be pigeon-holed into a particular style. I want it to be something that evolves around our family, our home, our life, our loves...and a little of that Modern Rustic thing. If you love it, it'll work!

Ness xx

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Monday's Love

We had the best weekend weather here. I got so much done as well. Now that it is back to the Monday ritual, I couldn't think of anything better than lying on this magnificent daybed. It would have to be swathed in white voile curtains to catch the breeze though.
This one would do too. It is called 'Moonbed'...I love it. It would be great to sit in in Summer to watch the kids playing outside, but...
...if it got cold out, I would want one of these gorgeous quilts near by. I do love a bit of red here and there.
This bag with a French Bee on it is simple and stylish, and I bet it could fit all my baby paraphernalia in it too.

Last but not least I love this print called 'Come fly with me' that I bought recently from Carambatack at Etsy. It is so whimsical and I have always loved Alice in Wonderland. The original artwork is on a vintage page from the 1800's.
Anywho, I have made some progress on my Furniture purchases I told you about not long ago..and I will show you all as soon as they are done. Have a great day, Ness xx