Thailand - Holiday in the Sun!

Just got back from a magic 12 nights in Phuket - here are some photos of amazing Phang Nga Bay and the family swimming in front of James Bond Island - it was my second trip to Thailand and am looking forward to another trip Thank you to all the lovely people we met. Sawat di Kha!

Timorous Beasties - London Toile Wallpaper

I have been in love with this wallpaper and fabric by London designers Timorous Beasties for a long time now, how I wish these beautiful things were available not only to "the trade", I want to reupholster a lounge and armchair in this fabric but don't know how to get my hands on it!

Anne- Claire Petit

How fun and fantastic Anne- Claire Petit a Dutch designer who makes the most fabulous crotcheted soft toys, mini pouffes and accessories - but my all time favourite is the windmill music box.

Momoll toys

Love these toys by Switzerland's Momoll. Dolls houses are available in Australia from kidostore

Hand made quilt

Here's a photo of a great quilt I made my daughter just from scraps of bright fabric .

"Jimmy & Jo" pinafore dress

I keep all my daughters old clothes which I have sewn for her in a big old vintage suitcase - occasionally I get them out and look at them. My daughter found this dress and was completely overwhelmed with it and asked if it I had sewn it and if it was ready? i.e. for her to wear. Well it was about 4 years ago when she was 1. She tells me she wants one just like it! I shall have to try and find the fabric - I think it was by Alexander Henry. I made several pinafores like this as in summer they are so simple and look really cute and fresh.

How lollypop sweet are the colours of this gorgeous girl's play room - photos posted on kidshaus and room created by the owner of miko design for her daughter. I love everthing about it especially the sense of fun and imagination from the little doorway and mural of what looks like a forest in autumn!