Perfect timing

I needed a clock for my studio wall and had it in mind to find a retro one but after some Ebay frustration on missing out on a couple of bids I turned to the ever reliable craft mecca, Etsy, and was very excited to find the range of doily clocks by andfuthermore . Mine has just arrived (I chose an orange background to match my bunting by My Girl) and I just adore it.

Arian - gorgeous illustrations with heart

One of the most amazing things I love about the internet is the access we now have to the work of artists all over the world. In the maze of talent that is etsy I have discovered one such illustrator, Arian, who creates beautiful work (the print above is my favourite) and I am gradually building a gallery of her prints and postcards on the wall above my register at Lyssy May. In addition to creating her designs, Arian also donates proceeds of her work to some important causes (at the moment she is focusing on supporting the digging of clean wells in Africa).