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!!

violet bloom watercolour print in sunshine

Nothing like sunshine to get the inspiration going..doing some style shots of my prints shown in frames so you get the idea how they will really look once framed..I have two tearaway two year olds at home today too. Juice and biscuits, scruffy faces and scuffed knees.. Yes it is a romantic life I lead..!

Here's my violet blooms watercolour to freshen up your walls anyway. Available in store.

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!

Tangerine subtlety on the Monday Moodboard

Today's Monday Moodboard is subtle tangerines and grey-blue lilacs from

the European Streetteam on Etsy.

Top left ZsBcreations

Top right TingeDesign

Bottom Left Eiliade

Bottom Right ZsBcreations

more inspirational moodboards at Fleurfatale

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!

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 ..

Make-up purse!

and this is the finished result using my lovely vintage floral cotton..backed with recycled camel suede. Available in the etsy store

Monday moodboard! here's my lovely pale blue's greys and taupes mix for this week..

linen floral print tote by ika bags

leather crochet necklace by lemkaB

'please pass the milk' by misseliotbooks

Bo big tote in suede and lether by bagonia

Fresh Spring Linen for your Kitchen

My blousy linen cotton t-towels are being introduced to the etsy store. Stitched recycled cottons are gathered into little rossettes and are stitched to a contrasting band of recycled cotton.

I love your feedback! If there is a product you think Lilydove should be producing I love to have your opinions!

coin purse with recycled fabrics

My first little coin purse now available at Lilydove and ChouChou. Made with recycled French linen and cotton with a green floral printed patch handstitched to the front.

lavender sachets

some more lavender sachets made with recycled french fabrics for Hillary's boutique in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, France. EtCaetera is a lovely little shop in the village square with lots of lovely gifts..

Monday Moodboard

Red and White theme today for the Monday Moodboard!

StephanieLevy print

Nauli photo album

purse available soon from Lilydove and ChouChou and some of my fabrics waiting to turn into somethig exciting!

check out fleurfatale's blog for more moodboards

the simplicity of light

I have fallen in love with this corner of my old french house. At different times of day the light quality has such subtle, beautiful changing nuances. I love to capture it just as it is - no touch ups - nothing.

cherry blossom

Oh how I delight in the coming of Spring - and cherry blossom is nothing but a joy.

Mondays and Serenity

Well - always start Monday with so much will to get on with things..then take one look at my 2 year old Luca and then the state of the house and have to rethink everything!

Had a moment of serenity at the weekend with a photography session in our house next door. It's still a true shabby French house full of charm. My birthday bouquet of pink roses inspired me to take a series of shots - including this one. Lookout for a print in the Etsy store.

Stitched Linen Canvas's at Lilydove and Chou Chou

This tangle leafy print stitched into old french vintage linen is one of three pieces new in the etsy shop this week.

The look is deliberately shabby vintage with distressed finish.

What do you think? :)

La Pomme

La Pomme is such a joy to visit. Full of wit and simple fresh charm I love the humourous products she comes up with! These little linen 'inspiration apples' would look lovely sitting on a windowsill with spring blossom..'Inspiration Apples are stuffed toy fruits for grownups, meant to make your mind play. Keep them for yourself, or think of them for wedding giveaways or gifts to loved ones who have it all.'