Monday 26 April 2010

Much love Monday (Miniatures)


Today I love: Miniatures including this tiny teacup and saucer and little birdcage in the background.

I'm fascinated by them and I've loved teeny tiny things for years. I used to make teeny tiny books, cards and notebooks when I was younger. I will have to see if I can find some examples to show next time.

Other things I love include...

* Bows! I'm obsessed with them, as headbands, brooches, hair clips.
* Hot Milo and eating Arnotts family assorted biscuits
* Babies! I get so clucky sometimes but I know it's not the right time at the moment :(
* Watching my brother and his new wife's videos they are making whilst on their European Honeymoon
* Dreams of travelling
* Watching the Harry Potter movies while making mini note cards
* Etsy window shopping (lots of ideas for making things)
* Pretty braids

I have to say thank you for the feedback with my Etsy ideas. I'm on a bit of a creative streak (I think) and I just want to keep on making things. So I've been getting some supplies off Etsy and anxiously awaiting them so I can see if the ideas work.

I have ideas for tiny earrings, fabric magnets (maybe some brooches), mini notecards and little hairpins. And I'm going to mix and match things.


I would love to try a hairstyle like this. Or just add some braids to my everyday hairstyle. I think braids and plaits are just beautiful.

Anyway, I don't have much to day today. I hope you all have a lovely week! And more Much Love Monday here.


26 comments:

Barbara von Enger said...

Love that hairstyle. So romantic and carefree. Happy Monday!;-)

Sara said...

I have my hair in braids today!! They always make me feel good!

muchlove said...

Those miniatures are so cute! They make me think of doll houses :)

:: Lavender's Green :: said...

I'm thinking of having braids similar to that for my wedding. I love them. I'm growing my fringe outat the moment (decided I didn't want to look back on my wedding photos and think, 'Oh, that's when I was going through my fringe phase' haha), so I braid them across my hair following my hair line. It's a cool hair style!

Hope you had a great long weekend!

x Jasmine

Alyssa said...

This week i am loving lots of scotch fingers dipped in milk... gotta love arnotts!

Braids are just magical. they dress up any look... esp when you get all technical and weave in a ribbon :)

Staley Mc said...

I love braids, I wish I could braid better so I could wear them more often love that hairstyle though!

jozen said...

hi gracie! i love braids too... too bad i can't braid my hair as well as i can braid zoe's hair!

happy monday!

Jess said...

Aw I love braids too and everything that is either way to small or way to big!

Ismene said...

I love that hairstyle!
xoxo

Anonymous said...

great list. i love everything on it as well.

xo Alison

Unknown said...

Oh yes, love minis! I loved dollhouses when I was little, and now I love little vignettes. Digging the braids, too!

Alely said...

that's a super cute hairstyle. love the braids. i'm a little too old for that but my girls would still be able to do something like that.

Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party) said...

I am loving all the braid hairstyles going on right now. I just need to keep growing out my hair so I can do some of them!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

I used to love miniature things when I was little. I should play with them again!

trishie said...

I love that hairstyle too. Simply gorgeous.

Unknown said...

I love window shopping at etsy too. I haven't had enough time lately to do that though. Sad.

Let me know if you find something worth while!!

Andhari said...

Bows and Harry Potter movies make me smile!:) the 6th one is my favorite.

Kellie Collis said...

Sadly my hair is too thin for that gorgeous braid xx

Erin {pughs' news} said...

Somehow I missed your post yesterday but I've gone back now to look at your etsy creations and they are simply lovely! What a talented girl you are...

The miniature teacup and saucer are great. I'd love to have them on my kitchen windowsill.

Much love to you this Monday, Gracie! I'm going to go work on my post right now...

xo

Iva Messy said...

I love braids!

jack bespoke said...

love the braid, cool look of the image as well
great blog!



from,
JACK

MissLaura said...

After reading your post, I went and watched melly & alvins paris movie... Oh oh ooooh some serious wanderlust there (great word thankyou Bella). And the braids are so sweet; maybe next post you'll show us how you wore them? And awwww babies... I think Someone should have one so we can play with it... Although I think you and I are the only possible mummy contenders...after Paris!

Love you Bella x

alli/hooray said...

There's something about all things miniature that I just love. And those braids, too, of course!

Sierra said...

That's a gorgeous hair style and I am going to have to check your Etsy again, sounds like you are full of creativity lately! I need to get creative, I have an Etsy but am slacking because of my class, ha ha. I love mini items, they are all so cute!

Anastasia said...

i always had braided hair in primary school haha...its a nice soft look
pretty...girly!!

Unknown said...

My bow obssession grows more and more everyday! I'm looking forward to seeing all your creative goodies. Nothing beats the simple pleasure of making things!