(from left to right; dress, flowers, Stella McCartney citrus pattern, finish this book, photo by Norman Parkinson, Stamp from Modcloth
Some lovely things caught my eye during 2011 Summer holidays. lovely things indeed! What about you? Fancy any online gems lately?
Hi all!
As you might have noticed (or maybe not) but it seems my blog has had a bit of an update! Yerp, it’s been 2 years with my blog and it’s been great to be able to grow and share lovely things with you, but I thought it was time for my blog to grow with me. What do you think of the new design? I sure hope you like it :) A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped in the designing and creating process, and a special thank you to Jin : )
I have been pretty busy creating goodies for you all! But more on that another time. For today, I’ll let you take a look!
P.S proof I’ve been working ! he-he! Take a sneak peak at my latest artwork, which I’ll be revealing shortly! (So stay tuned! :) )
Stay Magical,
Claudia
Sarah Illenberger’s work left me saying “Oh wow!!” I mean really, beetroots into rubies? Its very clever and very unique. Oh and that green vegetable dress is just screaming inspiration! Maybe check out Sarah’s site, it has loads more of her work and its worth the visit, I promise : )
Hope your having a lovely weekend,
Claudia
How well do stripes work with roses? I mean they simply look beautiful together! I made this rose brooch out of felt. I drew a template of a petal and then cut each petal out and stuck them together using a glue gun. It worked out quite nicely perhaps I should do a tutorial ? I did look for one whilst making mine, but I couldn’t find one anywhere!! Maybe its time to put one out there. Hmm but before that I suppose I would need more red felt. For now you can see the finished product! Hope you like it !
Have A Magical Day!
Claudia
I don’t even remember when I first started this drawing! Sometimes I will start something, and then leave it for a really long time, and come back to it whenever I feel like it. This was left unfinished for a very long time and I decided to complete it tonight. It reminds me of a bowl of vegetables or fruit.. I’m not sure why, maybe its the colour. Her earrings remind me of an orange and her jacket is reminiscent of beans.. So what do you think about this young women?
Have a magical day !
Claudia
Frankie Magazine has recently interviewed an artist by the name of Elizabeth Bauman! When I first saw her work I was really amazed. When I saw her paintings, they made me want to take a photo and start painting it!
Three friends
A cold day for a drive.
Planting the seed.
Lila and Fern on a holiday
They are truly inspiring and she has a lovely collection here and here. You MUST go and see her work!!! In fact click the link now! You won’t regret it! hehe Thank you Elizabeth, I’m sure i’m not the only one you have inspired. OH and you can buy her paintings at her etsy store!!!! How wonderful!!!?
Stay Magical,
Claudia
Awhile ago, Google re-designed their logo honoring Josef Frank. Who is Josef Frank you may be asking, well thanks to Google I discovered that he was an Austrian-born architect, artist, and designer born in 1885. If you missed it that day here it is and some of his inspiring work!
In addition to his architectural work he created designs for furniture, furnishings, fabrics, wallpaper and carpet.
Once again, I find myself thanking Google.
Have a magical weekend : )
Claudia
I spy some pretty items on Etsy !!!
A groovy 80s vintage bold colorful wooden beaded twist necklace and 80s vintage colorful sequin slouchy silk satin vest from Decades vintage! 
This clip/brooch from hunter gatherer IS very cool! 
A giraffe tote?? Yes please! Paisley Magic is indeed a sprinkle of tote magic!
A sweet pleated golden clutch from y o r k t o w n . r o a d
And lastly a pair of Vintage 80s red leather lace ups from nemres!
Hmm.. I seemed to have taken a liking to quite a few 80′s items.. hehe! Perhaps I should have called this post, ‘i spy 80′s on Etsy!’
Well, thats all folks : )
Stay Magical,
Claudia
I LOVE these photos by the photographer Kim Kyung Soo for the October 2007 issue of Vogue Korea.My favourite is the fifth one .. so much colour and inspiration… .. gosh, amazing.
Stay magical,
Claudia
I haven’t done an Illustration of the week in a long time.. maybe I should change it to a monthly post.. : )
Anyway.. So, I have taken a particular liking to this piece entitled ‘Don’t pull my hair please!’ I love the flowers and the yellow strip on her eyes AND her they way her black hair has been done is wonderful!
The artist of this beautiful work is Charmaine Olivia! The thing I love most about her work is her unique style. I love artists that have there own technique because it makes there work so much more original! 
You can find Charmaine’s work here
Including this cute piece named ‘A deer wearing gym socks’ : ) 
Or you can visit her imaginative blog!
Have a lovely day everyone! : )
Stay magical,
Claudia