Etsy Art I Love

         As I've mentioned before I've always wanted to be able to draw but just can't. I had a lovely art teacher at school. We had a lot in common. He loved cats and we both wanted to be a vet (although neither of us became one!)
       I remember an art test in which we had to draw a pot of pencils, sounds simple enough. Not for me. The pot turned out just about okay but every single pencil I drew turned out bent! And that was with quite a lot of effort on my part.
         My art teacher knew I couldn't draw and he was nice enough not to laugh. Needless to say I dropped art as soon as I was allowed to!
       I still love looking at art. And I love browsing and buying from Etsy. Here are some of my current favourites that I would love to have around the house.

Paris Print from Daniela Volpari.

Hare Preparing to Box, Original Black and White Charcoal Drawing from Rachaelizaart.

Mr. Pickles, The Guinea Pig At Black Walnut Manor Disappeared For Eleven Days, Surviving On French Nougat from janethillstudio.

Mary Poppins Guinea Pig - "Mary Popcorns" from whenguineapigsfly.

I'm Sorry Kitty Cat Girl Art from Pinkytoast.

Orange Cat Kitty Biscuits Vintage Style Label from toadbriar.

Black Cat Ice Cream Company original graphic art giclee archival signed artist's print from geministudio.

Photographic Print - Cat in Glasses 2 from instantt.

Black Cat Art print WINDOW WATCHER from lewfoster.

Halloween Art

       I thought I would share some of my favourite Halloween art. All of which can be found on Etsy.

Fruit Bat by Andrea Kett. Click here to buy.

Percy The Pumpkin Cat by Ella Goodwin. Click here to buy.

Happy Halloween Print by Belle & Boo. Click here to buy.

Halloween Pumpkin Girl original painting by Pinkytoast. Click here to buy.

Halloween Zombie Squirrel original painting by Water In My Paint. Click here to buy.

Black Apple Print Fest

      I was lucky enough to receive a Black Apple white rabbit locket from my Mum for Christmas. It arrived just in time on Christmas Eve. Funnily  enough my Mum ordered it after I placed an order for some prints. And the locket got here before the prints.
     Anyway the prints got here yesterday and they really are stunning. I bought five prints:
Portrait With Cat Ears, Lillian and Licorice, Kitten Bandit, The Cheshire Cat and Humpty Dumpty. I also bought a Kitten Pals badge pack. My Mum bought two prints: The White Rabbit and The Button Collector. My Mum loves to sew and also has a big thing for buttons so this print was perfect for her.
        This was my first order of prints from The Black Apple and I have to say the quality is excellent. And I have to say I find it difficult to pick my favourite. I was fortunate enough to buy these during the holiday sale but they are definitely worth the full price. If you have been thinking of buying from this shop, I would thoroughly recommend doing so.

Ooh La Lovely!

It is no secret that I would love to live in France. And I love almost all things french. These are some of the French inspired things I'm loving at the moment.

J'adore french boys jumper by Topshop £44.00

Eiffel Tour Letter Holder £22.00

La Tour Eiffel Magnifying glass £18.00

Both from Graham and Green.

                      Keep Calm and Carry on french print by Define Design 11 from Etsy.

Monsieur T mini pillow by Mymimi from Etsy.

Bon appetit print by Tidbits Photography from Etsy.

Jacques french baguette necklace by Pumpkin Pye Boutique from Etsy. 

Felt button hat with moustache by Bee Smith Accessories from Etsy.

French ABCs print by Coco Draws from Etsy.

Vintage broderie anglais french maid apron from La Manche on Etsy.

Halloween Disappointment... New Addiction

Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger every year in Britain (much to my delight). So it was with great anticipation that I waited for this year's offerings.
  Although I have bought a few nice things, the shops seem to be cutting back and quality items seem to be thin on the ground.
   But I have managed to find the perfect halloween present for my mum which has also led to a new addiction.
I purchased this paper doll book as part of her gift. The book is by illustrator Andrea Kett. In this order I also bought a print for myself.

All of the prints are hand glittered and beautifully packaged. I was so impressed that I ordered another three prints the same day this order arrived...

I would recommend that you purchase from this shop, you will be pleased that you did.
   Most of the people I know don't really get Etsy. But I love it and I find so many quirky and pretty things.
       Fingers crossed Halloween is not over before it has begun.