Busy Bee lately!

it's been a busy few weeks in the studio..lots of custom orders - take a look!..

Jill's commissioned vintage French linen canvas's ..

Linda's handwoven Slouchy tote in buttery soft calfskin ..

Eleanor's handwoven and calfskin suede slouch tote made to order..

Julia's clutch tote with zip detail - we chose not to go with the chain though this is an available style too..

Becky's clutch tote with steel chain and silver zip detailing - not to forget the ruffle fringe..

I've also been producing some new one of a kind bags for my Byloom and Hyde store - and this week is Euro week so I'm offering free shipping on all orders there..

new chic boho tote!

new slouchy linen ecru tote bag with boho frayed and ruffled detail. Dress it up, dress it down, take
it uptown, take it downtown - take it everywhere!!

weave creations

my weaving is getting underway and I am spinning out a rather unusual range of one of a kind (ooak) bags and clutches to be seen soon in the etsy store so keep an eye out..



this weave is constructed with ripped and slashed dupion silk and contrasted with a grey cotton tape. I love the boho texture it gives - let me know what you think..

Getting Cosy with the Europeanstreetteam - Monday Mood Board

from Sweden we have Laninja's walnut and sterling silver pendant

from Lithuania we have IngOOte's oh so cosy felt slippers(15% off!)

from Turkey we have Mysticfibres mauve,purple,heather yarn bangles

more European monday moodboards at Fleurfatale

Red and White Stripe Clutch Purse

This new roomy clutch purse with corsage and burlap strap is now available in store. I really want to keep it for myself but hey..

and remember - if you would like a coin purse to match the giveaway is still running until the end of the month!

enchanteur du Tresor treasury collection on Etsy

This wonderful treasury of romantic and enchanting Etsy finds is too good to miss! Go see..

Israel - Fashion Looks on Etsy

next up is this gorgeous vintage look fringe dress from Mylolafashion which is simply lovely ..

I have been coming across some really hip Etsy designers from Israel lately. Thought I'd share these talented hip labels with you..Galalabel's classy dress in quality cotton lycra is a timeless, elegant number available in several colourways. There's 20% off too!!

GIVEAWAY starts today

Hello folks,

well today is the day I set the challenge for the giveway. This purse made from vintage red and white french ticking lined in vintage linen is just the right size for your coins, lipstick and nick nacks and is up for grabs when the challenge ends on 30th June.

The winner will be randomly selected using www.random.org on the 30th June and I will then send the purse free anywhere in the world to the lucky winner..

To enter all you have to do is:

1. Pop over to my etsy shop and tell me what adjectives you would use to best describe the style of the shop as you see it.

Then post a comment here with your answer leaving your name and email address (without using the @ symbol to avoid any spam -

for example 'lilydove at hotmail.com')

2. A second entry requires you to tell me which product most interests you. Leave your comment the same as before with your name and email address.

3. You may post a third entry by becoming a follower of my blog. All you have to do is click on 'follow' to the right of this page and become a follower. Please then leave a comment to say you have done so with your name and email address as before.

All the best!!

Alex

red and white nautical stripe granny bag

and here's another - red and white stripe reversible granny bag!

Flourishing Blooms Stitched canvas

Hi - doing a quick update for you..

new canvas! Flourish now in Lilydove and Chou Chou

my italian linen shrug purchased from lariloom! Can't wait to receive this - I just know I'm going to wear this all summer long ..

Nancyvdboom

Nancyvdboom has some lovely paintings in her store including these lovely poppies. Check out her lovely store for some lovely summer Italian Tuscan scenes as well..