28 Jun 2012

It's time for a holiday...


See you in a week.
Take care!


By H.C. Andersen
illustrated by W.H. Robinson, 1930
link

From a beautiful vintage book....


'Nixis Erlebnisse im Waldsee'
by Annelies Umlauf-Lamatsch
illustrated by Hans Lang
Deutscher Verlag für Jugend und Volk, 1943

Purchase the book here



27 Jun 2012

26 Jun 2012

25 Jun 2012

Radioactive mercury snail


Green grass screen printed tote


Perfect for a summer jaunt, a handy-sized
canvas tote, screen printed with a green grass design on both
sides with a snail embroidered on one side.

Handmade in Highbury
, Etsy

24 Jun 2012

...on a summer's night...


By Otto Goetze (1868-1931), as far as I can tell
link

Sterling silver and pearl earrings


The colour of these sweet earrings is subtly white
with a hint of cream and pink. The beautiful nacre on the
pearls is a lovely compliment to the matte finish of the shells.
Perfect for a beach wedding or to remind you of the ocean,
these earrings are striking in their simplicity

Splurge, Etsy


23 Jun 2012

Sir Joseph Noel Paton (1821-1901)


'Puck and Fairies',
from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
eBay


22 Jun 2012

The Arrival of the King & Queen of Fairies



A sweet pottery yarn bowl


Made to order pottery yarn bowl.
Handmade Stoneware Pottery by littlewrenpottery, Etsy.
The shape of a friendly garden snail decorates the outside
of this piece, the curl for your yarn forms part of the inside
of his shell. An ideal gift for the knitter who's got it all, this
piece would be ideal for double knit yarn, sock yarn or d
elicate lace weight yarns.


Cross Stitch Pattern PDF


Cross Stitch Pattern PDF - Antique Snails
Purchase it here: Abracraftdabra, Etsy

20 Jun 2012

Happy Solstice!


free wallpaper here

Illustrated by Beshlie, 1974


From 'Romany Wood', 1974
by David Walser & Beshlie
illustrated by Beshlie
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19 Jun 2012

Vintage 1904 poster


On a leaf...


by the Swedish artist Alf Wallander (1862–1914)
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18 Jun 2012

Georg Flegel (1566–1638)


Still Life with Frog


15 Jun 2012

See you next week!


Have a great weekend!

Victor & Susie - a snail tale


Victor & Susie - a snail tale

Victor and Susie is a new children's book from
design studio Brighten the Corners, illustrated entirely
from type. The story concerns Victor – a snail with a hole
in his shell – and Susie, who decides to help him get better...
link



14 Jun 2012

Sterling snail and daisy earrings


These are fun small domed earrings with a hand
created picture in the metal. They aren't etched, or cast,
but 'chased' using steel tools and hammers

Red Wood Trees, Etsy

Sylvester the Snail Doll Kit


Here is Sylvester the Snail. His favorite things are
toadstools and sunshine. Sometimes he looks up into
the sky, grins, and imagines he can fly...

You will receive all of the materials and
instructions to bring Sylvester to life. Some beginner
sewing experience is assumed

Sweet Twee Lab
, Etsy

13 Jun 2012

A summer meadow


unknown to me

illustrated by Mies van Hout


From the book 'Dag beestjes!'
link

11 Jun 2012

by Cristina Valadas


A combination of drawing and paper
cutout by Cristina Valadas
link

Pino Pascali (1935-1968)


1964 sketches for Albert un dolce sogno
link

10 Jun 2012

Pink raku snails family


This adorable family of four snails will look great
on your showcase, garden, bookcase, desk, or in the garden
or almost any little space you will dedicate to them

Ceramic Manya, Etsy

Shotei: 'Snail', 1920


Snail Prince