Wall Art and Laura Amiss

Hey guys, I thought I'd introduce you guys to one of my favourite etsy artists, Laura Amiss.  She works as a freelance designer and textiles artist and happens to currently live in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.  My family took a holliday several years back to Liden (nearby Amsterdam) and LOVED it!  Such a beautiful place.  A good bit of her art is inspired by Amsterdam and the Netherlands as well as other major cities in the world.  Two of her city canvases are featured below.  London and San Fran.

I'd favourited her stuff before on Etsy but was reminded of her amazing art while searching for prints to possibly decorate my room with.

So far I've settled on painting the walls a duck egg blue, something a little like this and I would love to have a bunch of bright, quirky and eclectic art prints in different sizes on the walls.

Maybe even a little art wall like this?

I'm still not sure yet though.  All I have so far is a LOT of ideas.

Anyways here are some of my favourite finds from Laura Amiss...

This one is listed as, Hill houses - San Francisco inspired, Textiles Canvas print

 Although she doesn't just do city prints those are mostly my favourites of hers.  This fun textured piece is a incorporation of both hand embroidery using felt and appliqué as well as print on canvas.  I'm not sure I've seen anything quite like it. 

Here is another textile canvas print, this time of London...

And now I have two of her prints for you...

The first one being called Scattered Showers and the second being called simply Teapots, which I think would look great in a kitchen against a brightly coloured wall.

Anyway all her prints and canvases are beautiful!  Have a nosy at her shop! Laura Amiss

Skater Skirts

Spring is here already!  It doesn't quite feel like it due to the lack of sun and abundance of snow.  Anyway, this post is about one of my favourite trends for this Spring, skater skirts.  Love them.  They're great combo of style and comfort.  Always perfectly paired with a denim shirt or basic tee and are very versatile.  Dressed up or down they never disappoint.  It's most common that you'll find people sporting jersey skater skirts in block coulours such as navy, black. maroon, hunter green etc. or faux denim or leather ones but that isn't always the case.  Anyway here are some of my latest skater skirt finds.

First off, here is an adorable River Island Heart Printed Skater Skirt, available from ww.asos.com ...

...and another great one from www.thriftedandmodern.com.  It's right on trend too because pastels are going to be big this season and it's mint.

Last but not least here is a little black lace number.  Yay!  I'm a big fan of lace.  This is available on www.chicwish.com.  

Cheerio for now.  I hope you enjoyed my three slightly less "run of the mill" skater skirt finds.