sam's notebook

liberty print suitcases

 

These suitcases from Liberty of London are seriously lovely. If only they were a bit bigger, they would be so perfect for a weekend away.

 

 

Image from Liberty of London.

 

lovely cushions

 

I’d really love to pile our sofa high with lots of fabulous mismatched vintage-y cushions. Pinterest has been a really great source of inspiration – I think it’s time to haul out the sewing machine and get busy!

You can find more cushion inspiration here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image credits:

1. Tif Fussell, aka Dottie Angel
2. All About You
3. Perfect English Cottage by Ros Byam Shaw, photographer: Jan Baldwin
4. Stylist: Atlanta Bartlett, photographer: Chris Everard
5. Jeska Hearne at Lobster & Swan
6. jj Locations via sfgirlbybay
7. All About You
8. Cabbages & Roses

 

a small preview

 

Part of a project I finished recently - will post more about it in the coming days I hope!

 

Image by me.

 

julie arkell workshop, september 2011

 

Some pics from a fabulous six days in the south of France. Wonderful friends (new and old), wonderful food and wine, a wonderful house and garden, and a wonderfully talented and inspiring teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images by me.

 

abigail brown: match box birds

 

Not a new find, but these sweet little birds below by the incredibly talented textile artist Abigail Brown are giving me a much-needed dose of colour inspiration on this grey dark stormy Malmö morning.

 

Images from Abigail Brown. 

 

the liberty book of home sewing

 

Due for release in October, The Liberty Book of Home Sewing by Lucinda Ganderton looks quite lovely. With projects including quilts, cushions, tote bags and aprons, I think this one will definitely be making it's way into my library. I love the hexagon quilt below, and the little dress is just gorgeous (although I don't think the dress pattern is included in the book). You can see a preview at the Liberty blog.

 

Image from Liberty blog.

 

malmö garden show

 

Lovely weather and a lovely morning with Charlie and Nora at the Malmö Garden Show yesterday. I forgot my camera, but Charlie took my iPhone and off she went. I love seeing the garden show from her perspective!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images by Charlie.

 

bensimon + liberty

 

I didn't know there were more! This time it's French brand Bensimon with a limited edition of Liberty print canvas sneakers. Found via Lobster and Swan.

 

Image from BlushBloom.

 

a spot of (online) shopping: nike liberty 2011 collection

 

Look what I bought this morning! In my second favourite* Liberty print ever! Apparently stocks were very limited and previous releases have sold out rather quickly, so I was a little nervous when the 10:00 release time rolled around. There may or may not have been a small meltdown** when credit card issues slowed me down and it looked like my size had sold out before I could get things sorted.

But it was all good in the end, and these lovelies should be on their way to me soon. Although for the amount Liberty is charging for non-UK deliveries, let me just say I think they should be delivered to my door TODAY. £25 for delivery to Sweden? Really?????

 

 

*Number one favourite Liberty print is this one.
**Yes Grant, I am quite embarassed to have had a meltdown over a pair of shoes.

Images from Liberty London.