Things That Make Me Smile
i’ll be telling you more about these pictures soon!
I don’t know whether to love Sundays, or hate them. I have so much to do, but instead i’ve been idling my time online looking at pretty but alltogether rather useless things. It’s not a complete waste of time though, because now I can share my findings with you. So here you have it, another post comprising of the websites that have stolen away my Sunday afternoon…
1. I planned on doing a whole post dedicated to Asking For Trouble, but I couldn’t wait any longer. I love their notebooks, but i’m especially enamoured with this button bag. I’m feeling a bit crafty today, and if I didn’t already have a beautiful tin to store my buttons, i’d be making a purchase! Definitely take a look at the other things they have to offer, perfect for Christmas presents (please don’t tell me i’m the only one who has started thinking about Christmas Presents already?!).
2. I found Super Duper Things via Kingdom of Style just this morning, and its definitely right up my street. Of course, there are the obvious bow necklaces that I fell in love with, but also a few more unusual suspects that pushed me to include them in this list. Whilst doing some research into a project about my own personal tastes for uni, I noticed that a lot of the clothing i’m drawn towards has an interesting collar, and i’ve long since been intrigued by the idea of detachable and free-standing collars, which is where Super Duper Things comes in. I love the large ruffly necklace with rope, which could be worn with a plain black tee to add a harlequin touch to a more boring ensemble.
3. Here’s where the packaging geek in me comes out. I can’t be the only one to get excited over glassine envelopes and red & white bakers twine, because Nice Package have a whole shop dedicated to those kinds of things. I mean, I don’t even have a reason to be sending beautiful packages, but I always feel the need to stock up anyway and Nice Package are here to help, yay!
If you’re a packaging geek like me, take a look here!
4. Beautiful beautiful freebies for your blog! Typographer and Illustrator Jessica Hische is creating a beautiful Drop Cap alphabet to beautify blogs all over the net. All you have to do is paste the code provided at the beginning of each of your posts for a simple typographic flourish! It’s definitely given me a few ideas!
5. I’m not usually into geometric prints, or geometric jewelery for that matter, but there is something I LOVE about these embroidered necklaces from Instant Gratification by Spinthread. I’m going through an embroidery phase at the moment, so anything with this look gets a thumbs up from me. And just look at the colours! Unfortunately, all custom orders are suspended for the present, but keep checking the Etsy shop for updates if you want to get your hands on one!
6. Little miniatures! Evangelione’s Etsy shop doesn’t have much in it, but what it does is enchanting. Miniature camera necklaces (you can have your name on them if you like!), miniature hairbands on greetings cards, and petit bunny rabbits (that I want so badly..!). Keep me away from this shop before I spend all my money on little dolls.
Well, I must get on with some work, but that may be short lived because i’m adamant that I want to change the blog layout soon and that’s all that’s running through my mind..! Wish me luck x
November 1st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Lovely! (:
November 1st, 2009 at 6:46 pm
oh everything is so amazingly pretty and beautiful as always dear
you really inspire me ever so ♥
November 1st, 2009 at 6:54 pm
I especially adore the mini necklace!
November 1st, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Great finds! I’m definitely bookmarking Nice Package.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
everything is so cute! Specially love the last etsy shop. I will definitely buy something from there. Thanks for the links.
November 1st, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Oh, I love this post! I love Super Duper Things shop! such a lovely style! And I’m also in love with the Nice Package shop!
November 1st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Aww I love these posts of yours Carrie
♥
November 1st, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I really missed these posts
they’re always really lovely. I especially love the first bag.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:28 pm
That little outfit pic at the top definitely looks like you’ve been doing some modelling for someone! I’m excited to hear more!
Love the Lomo necklace… looks exactly like my Diana Dreamer in those colours! <3
November 1st, 2009 at 8:50 pm
I think I feel the same way about Sundays…
Super Duper Things looks like the best shop ever! I might have to send a little money their way.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I do love Sundays
and your tights are BEAUTIFUL!
November 1st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I was never one for geometry in high school but I’m a definite lover of geometric prints. Those necklaces are darling– thanks for sharing!
November 1st, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Pretty modcloth dress! (I believe it’s modcloth, right?)
<3
November 1st, 2009 at 9:29 pm
I’m starting to note down things that people have mentioned in conversations now so I can start shopping around for the best prices!
I love compiling a massive pile after I’ve bought everything and then spending a day wrapping them all perfectly. Definitely my favourite things about Christmas, gift wrapping and giving! It feels really good to buy something that you know they’ll really like.
November 1st, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I just discovered your blog today and I love it! It’s gorgeous. I agree about Sundays. I had a massive pile of stuff to do for art college and I basically did nothing as I whiled away my time on the internet!
And I love nice packaging too! I send my friend (who is away at university) pretty packages just for an excuse to make them! What a wonderful little shop.
xx
November 1st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
So many beautiful things, this won’t be good for my bank balance…
You’ve got a great eye and I’ve discovered so many new things because of your blog, so thanks!
I’ve recently started my own, please take a look!
November 1st, 2009 at 9:54 pm
I LOVE Nice Package - you definitely aren’t alone! I’m not sure if you’ve ever been here… but twoandsix seems like a blog you might like!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:31 pm
First of all, congratulations for your amazing blog! I’ve never commented anything, but I’ve been reading you since a long time!
I realized right now who you look like: Nicholas Hoult of Skins! (http://images.google.com/images?hl=it&client=safari&rls=en&um=1&q=Nicholas+Hoult&sa=N&start=0&ndsp=18 )
.. he would totally look like you if he was a girl! You have the same eyes and mouth and nose..
Take this as a compliment, because you two are gorgeous!
November 1st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
So many wonderful treasures. Can’t wait to hear more about that top photo.
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:23 am
I love every site, thank u!
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:24 am
what cool necklaces! of course they’re sold out!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:58 am
love your blog! thanx for sharing all the awesome sites you find.
here’s one i think you’ll like. french handmade jewelry, its so cute!!
http://riitajewelry.blogspot.com/
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:03 am
Great post, thanks for sharing! My sunday was filled with a lot of work unfortunatly…
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:08 am
lovely drear, perfectly lovely.
xx
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 am
I love your suggestions. It’s great that you take the time to let us know of these pretty things.
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Aw, thanks for featuring my button bag - glad you like my shop
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:52 pm
love the little lomo camera, so cute!
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 pm
I just found you and I think you already is a favourite of mine on the internet!
I’m thinking of moving to London.But I’m to scared to be alone. Did you go to London alone?
If I do move, where is the best place to live? and what do you do with your freetime? and where can I find all the wonderfull people? people who is kind of like you
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
The camera is so cute!
I was so curious about the first picture, unfortunately Sandra from niotillfem blogged about it already today, so I won’t be too surprised. Anyway I am looking forward to your pictures!
November 3rd, 2009 at 12:33 am
Good luck honey
I wish you a nice week… kiss from Portugal****
márcia*
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
the nice package store is gorgeous! the winter essentials kit is a must for sure…:)
November 3rd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
ahahah im glad im not the only one who is excited about christmas already,,,,, ive made my Christmas list and on Friday i ate a Christmas cup cake in Costa’s but managed to stay away from the ginger bread men latte.
have a wonderful week
=]
November 4th, 2009 at 4:25 am
I will definitely be visiting Asking for Trouble. I collect notebooks!
November 4th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Everything is so cute and so well chosen !
Also I wanted to thank you because you still take time to visit our blogs, and I do really like that !
November 6th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for the heads up about Evangeliones Etsy site those camera necklaces are adorable!
xx
November 25th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
thanks!
now i cant lost aaall my wednesday afternoon getting lost around those blogs and trying not to spend all my money
they are all lovely