September 17th, 2011
Two good news to share! First news…I’m continuing my horoscope series, so 7 more to go:) Here’s my latest illustration of Virgo Mo with lavender-lilac hair.
A bit about Virgo Mo:
She is hard working and organised, a true perfectionist at heart! Gifted with a creative flair, she enjoys creating and surrounding herself with pretty things. Even though she is naturally shy, her gentle charm and wit makes her a loyal friend to keep!
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Second news to share…I’m doing a GIVEAWAY! You can win this Virgo Mo art print or one of my Little Mo 5×5 art prints (your choice). Leave a comment and tell me your star sign and suggest a hair colour for my next Horoscope Mo!
I’ll pick a winner (by random) after the weekend, and send you your FREE art print.
To share the Mo love around, just share this link with your friends. As you can see, there are a few shiny “share” buttons that I’ve added to my blog posts down below….so feel free to use the buttons! Cheers for spreading the Mo love and good luck!
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September 16th, 2011
From some of my favourite things…
In order: Cath Kidston Briar Rose tea towel, origami paper crane bag, Rice storage basket, Country Road blouse, 5 Euro scarf from a flea market in Paris.
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September 12th, 2011
If you’re friends with me on facebook..I appologise that you have to read this post twice! I get excited over silly things..like finding fake grass scraps in a skip!
I’m sure by tomorrow (and after a good night sleep) I will probably read this post back and think, “what was I thinking?”
So yes, we picked up a patch of fake grass, they were offcuts from somebody’s lawn. We didn’t have much of a choice with the shapes so we picked a triangle shape. And now, we have our very own triangle lawn balcony. Possibly the first of its kind (I think). Tee hee hee!
Even Little Mo is pretty happy about it.
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September 11th, 2011
Painted with acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper.
Similar to my Spring bunnies, this is an original painting of my shy baby bunnies peeking out from an autumn bush.
I plan on doing 2 more in winter and summer to complete the shy bunny series.
Hide and Seek Bunnies in Autumn is available to purchase in my shop. Enjoy!
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September 10th, 2011
We did end up having tea at our place. Niina dropped by and we had a light lunch.
2 mushroom and chopped walnut rissole, 1 chickpea and sweet potato rissole, 1 pot of Russian green tea with maté and lemon grass, a tub of freshly picked cherry tomatoes, Abhis gluten-free bread with flax seed and rice and Abhis rosemary and olive loaf.
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September 9th, 2011
I’ve added two new brooches in my shop: Tiger Mo glass brooch and Bear Mo glass brooch.
I like wearing headbands, mostly it’s to keep my curly hair in order. I’m also trying to grow my hair out which can be very tedious and frustrating. Some days I just want to cover my whole head with a sack or take down all the mirrors in my house.
Little Mo on the other hand, has nice hair everyday and looks good in her animal headbands. I am jealous…
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September 7th, 2011
Come in and have a pot of tea with me:)
This is our home. We live in a small apartment, most likely built in the 70s. It lacks any modernity..even the faucets and the stove dates back to its original years. Everything still works…with a little tinkering and tightening from time to time! We’ve sort of grown to love all the quirks and charm that comes with this place.
My style is a mix match of kitsch, country and Jeu De Paumes inspired. I love wood and fabric on white walls, I think they go well together. My favourite styling props are linen, pillow covers, plants and pottery. So whenever I travel, I look out for these things to buy and bring back home.
What about you? Whats your favourite style when it comes to styling your home or favourite room?
Next month we’ll begin decorating our walls with paintings. That also includes hanging my cuckoo clock from Germany, I’ll share more pictures then:) And if anybody is wondering about those kitty figurines, they are actually salt and pepper shakers that Richard bought for me in Wales. The kitties are dressed in the traditional Welsh costume
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September 3rd, 2011
Painted with Acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper.
I painted this piece while drinking a tea blend called Marco Polo and listening to Collapse Under The Empire.
This painting is of course inspired by my love for tea drinking. The idea came about from a random sketching session with Niina during our last shop shift. She was the one who suggested I draw a chicken teapot..which sounded crazy at first, but the idea grew on me and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So chicken + tea = cute chicken teapot!
Before I met my Welsh husband, I was hardly crazy about tea. Once we started dating, I realised how much tea he consumed. I also learned quickly that he MUST have his morning ritual of tea + milk + toast or I would suffer the wrath of a grumpy bear! In fact, his whole family drinks tea around the clock, which is probably a very British thing.
Over the years we have sampled and bought various tea. One of our favourite things to do is to brew a pot of tea after dinner and sit down and unwind. I usually take mine black, without any sugar or milk.
So to all the tea lovers out there including Niina, this piece is for you. Here’s to lots of happy tea drinking!
Stay For Tea is available to purchase in my shop. Pop it in a 5×7 frame and enjoy your original cuppa:)
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September 2nd, 2011
Shop shifts again with Niina…come on in!
A dresser table filled with handmade jewellery from OSIER, osmosis, eeva margita, Cocoa Pod and Little Mo and Friends.
Button earrings from eeva margita. My favourite ones are the yellow buttons on the bottom right!
Another round of sketching session…
….see you next week at the shop!
Montage Pop-Up Shop
140william cnr Wellington St and William St
Open till 23rd October
7 days a week
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August 28th, 2011
A new painting from me. Painted with acrylic and pencil on Arches watercolour paper
Well that’s two paintings this weekend! Can you tell how much fun I’m having with my new medium?
This is a sweet piece, shy baby bunnies peeking out from a spring bush. I like the softness to it and it’s quite different from my usual digital colouring style. I think once in awhile, it’s nice to try something different!
Hide and Seek Bunnies is available to purchase in my shop. I eagerly await for my first customer!
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