Cornwall

Hello there, sorry for another long delay in updating you with a post. I didn't get a chance to update when I got back from my jollies to Cornwall, Bude. I finally had the time to relax on a week's holiday and see the sites, enjoy myself and eat so much food. I really loved my week away in the sunny yet windy side of England, although now writing this post it seems forever ago from today's typical British weather. 

So on my travels I did some Card Spotting and couldn't resist taking snaps of some beautiful designs I saw. 

I love the use of colours in Rachel Ellen Designs

Can't resist a bit of Rob Ryan

Beautifully clear cut white space and the focus is automatically drawn to the Artist's intricate drawings.

The above two snaps are by Paper Salad.

I love the above design with the beautiful stitch elements with the colours and patterned fabric.

POOTLE Design cards

We popped into the local Sainsbury's in Bude and I spotted these beautiful intricate design by the Sainsbury's Signature range. 

My partner and friends climbing the hills, this reminded of the scene from The Sound of Music, at the end of the film where the Von Trapp are doing the same. As we soldiered on singing "The hills are alive with the sound of music....."

I've never been to or seen a beach that the rocks are covered with alive mussels, I was fascinated!

This sweet little tea shop is opposite the beach, the tablecloths and bunting were co-ordinated which appeared Cath Kidston orientated. It was decorated with little beach sea sayings and songs like "Oh I do like to live beside the seaside." 

On the journey home we decided to visit Cheddar Gorge and walk all the way up to see the view and explore. 

September already!?

Oh Wow!!! It has absolutely flown by since I have last blogged.
So much has happened and it is rare that I am getting a chance to keep updated. So coming up to January in less than 4 months, and so I have been told today it is only 102 days until Christmas. So before it hits that time, I have decided my resolution is to blog at least once a month.

So brief exiting news is some of my work was recently featured on the Etsy Treasury Lists by some wonderful people. :)
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODMxOTE2MHwyNzIwNTQ4MDQ1/farm-fresh

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE2NTI0OTZ8MjcyMDQwMjg3NQ/pretty-pin-cushionshttp://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE2NTI0OTZ8MjcyMDQwMjg3NQ/pretty-pin-cushions

I have also recently joined the phenomenal Pinterest. You can follow me at: http://pinterest.com/aliysalee/

The one thing I have always dreamt of doing but never been able to handle is Knitting, as Winter is quick approaching I am determined to solve this mystery....

I also have some more exciting news upcoming, but I will have to keep you waiting on that.... :)

A picture speaks a thousand words, well that's what I have heard so I will attach some images of some patterns and exciting things I have seen in the last few months I have vanished. :)

Jubilee

Another month has just flown by.

I have been living in my own little bubble over the last month or so and in my bubble A LOT has happened. In the last month or so I have finally been able to launch my etsy site which I am running while working on designs too. It's all still new and very exciting as I have a lot of idea's but not enough time. But hopefully with patience I will be bringing more and more EXCITING new pieces. If you want to check out my etsy site here is the link
http://www.etsy.com/people/aliysalee

I have a secret obsession of stalking artists on there as it is unbelievably addictive to see what everyone does.


Wow! The jubilee weekend was just phenomenal, the lead up to it was crazy. So much amazing designs around, bunting and flags, London, soldiers, red, white and blue, tea, scones. The turnout in London was literally shocking to see so many people gather together to celebrate. 60 years of rein in the rain :) But the spirits were high and it was truly a moment to be proud of.

Fabergé Egg Hunt in London

After having a brilliant Easter away I returned to visit London and happened to pass through Covent Gardens and was lucky enough to see the amazing Fabergé eggs throughout London. The story of the egg hunt comes from amazing designers, artists, architects and jewellers, 210 different eggs scattered across central London. The eggs measuring a large 2 and a 1/2 foot are hidden through 12 egg zones, encouraging all of London to participate which is set to break the Guinness Worlds record for the most amount of people participating in an egg hunt.

There were so many eggs i just fell in love with but narrowing down here are a select few of my favourites:

Eggsquisit London by Paul Kenton.

Phoenix Egg by Norma Vondee.

Time to Bloom by Natalie Guy.

Vanitas Vitrified by Emma Clegg.

The Alpha Egg of London by Joanne Holbrook.

For the Widows in Paradise, for the Featherless in Ypsilanti by Emma E. Kemp.

Egg Letter Box by Benjamin Shine.

Union Jack by Mark Shand.

There was so many eggs that were around, I caught sight of hanging on the ceiling and some i wasn't able to locate so i have been stalking some of the artists on-line :)

The Birds Promise by Rob Ryan

Tree of Life by Isharya for Wolf & Badger.

All the Stars, Moon & Sun by Ajay Padda.

If you want to see more of the amazing eggs you can find them on the Big Egg Hunt Website