Panda Pattern

So Friday's the day when I show work I've produced myself recently. Theres been quite a lot of birthdays the past few weeks, so here's a pattern I designed especially for a friend. Hope you like it.

Sorry for the low quality image.

Next week I'll show you my mother's day print.

Delayed

Ok, I am very sorry that I haven't posted in an age, but after some cajoling from my friends and inspiration from some other amazing blogs, I thought it couldn't hurt to post again. So here we go...

Since I last posted Spring has come in Leeds, well sort of. First came the crocuses (at least a week after the south had them) and Hyde park is now full of daffodils and even some random Hyacinths. The birds have started singing their summer songs, the trees are budding, and the sun has actually occasionally shown its face, oh and the first barbecues have been had in the park, students don't hang around where Leeds sunshine is concerned! I would take some better photos but unfortunately the sun has now decided its bored of shining and we're back behind the clouds.

Anyway if a spring update bores you, here are (it is a Wednesday after all) some intriguing design finds...

Mix Tape eReader Case - Teal with Multi-colored Stripes
This is actually an eReader Case, but I would love the idea as a iPod case, even though it would admittedly be tiny, because I think the irony would be great. 

Mini-Terrarium link
My mum used to have one of these when I was younger. I'd completely forgotten about the idea, but I'm quite tempted to  have a go at making one over Easter. I love the way the bunting updates it and how you could let your imagination run wild! 

Village cushions link
This is an incredibly cute idea, and reasonably easy too. Maybe I could make some for my cousins?

Engraved Topaz Locking Poison Ring with Key on Chain Link
I love the romantic mystery which surround this locking ring. Although poison sounds a bit sinister apparently these rings also historically carried perfume or locks of hair, which fits in better with my romantic take on things!

Paris...

Well I had an amazing time in Paris and hope u enjoy some of my favourite images I took.

View from our hotel and the type of apartment i want to live in one day!

The sights and the sunset.

Tourist- the fast pace of Paris

Fairytale ice rink - looked so magical at night

Fairytale architecture

You can't escape Shakespeare

Notre Dame

City lights

In Paris you must have patisseries

 

Paris' traffic 

I love how the Eiffel tower keeps popping up in the city scape 

Arch de Triomphe and police lights

I had to include at least one of the Eiffel tower at night.

French flag

The amazing night garden, stumbled across this on the way back from the Eiffel Tower and  am very glad we did!

The car I will own along with my French apartment

Sacre coeur

Montmartre - i can't believe these street artist are there all year, I'm sure I recognized some of their sketches from years ago too

The Parisians love there graffiti, I thought this piece was quite impressive

The Moulin Rouge

The beautiful garden of place Colette we came across whilst trying to find the concept store

A lovely eclectic mix of boutiques surrounded the gardens

The square was more conceptual

An interesting metro station!

It is my opinion than you can never go to Paris too many times, so I hope these photos inspire you to take a trip soon.

Paris!!

Well I'm lucky enough to be heading off to Paris tomorrow which means that I won't be posting for a few days. Will give you an update when I get back though! 

I'll leave you with this clever bit of design-

Unique puzzle shaped laptop stand

Fashion wish list part 8

Here are some of my favorites from Miss Selfridge this season.

Pink cowel shirt

V neck bow shirt

Long Cable Cardi

Blue cowl neck dress

Brown drapey bow shorts