Hillery Rebecca Sproatt + I'm Wednesday's Child + Happy Lady Eats

Hi!

Do you mind if we double up today? I am wanting to pop H and I together, mainly because my schedule has been so busy this week I feel like I am lagging behind...it is a pretty chocka day tomorrow too... I wanted to get both done at once so I didn't have to worry too much.

So, today we feature 2 super talented creatives, plus one fabulous find from the 'wonderland'.. shall we get started?

Hillery Rebecca Sproatt

As part of my printmaking course, I am doing a wee study on my Grandmother. She passed away about 17 years ago and was an amazing and strong woman.

Of all things, I still have a very vivid memory of her china cabinet. I was so intrigued by all the treasure that was in there. Memento's from travel, little bits of porcelain and a variety of different ornaments. I never ventured in to it, but I do remember spending long moments gazing through the glass. I don't know why I never dared to open the doors, maybe the pleasure I got from the wonderment of it all was enough to satisfy me.

When I saw these images in Hillery Rebecca Sproatt's portfolio I fell in love! I had originally planned to feature some of Hillery's illustrations, but I couldn't go past this first image below. I would be intrigued for hours in front of these display cases - so many stories, so much history - so much treasure!

(images from Hillery Rebecca Sproatt)

NOTES:
visit Hillery's website
visit Hillery's store


I'm Wednesday's Child

I had a oohhhh! moment when I saw the illustrations of Wa-tinee Paleebatt. Wa-tinee is one talented gal!

Wa-tinee's store 'I'm Wednesday's Child', is full of gorgeous pieces of work. Each piece is a print of an original painting that is then digitally coloured. So beautiful!

(images from I'm Wednesday's Child)

NOTES:
visit Wa-tinee's store

Happy Happy Joy Joy!

Do you remember back in O of alphabet*six I wrote about the amazing blog of super talented Nantaka Joy? Well, Nantaka from Oh Joy also writes this fab foodie blog Happy Lady Eats - it's a goodie!!

"the adventures of this designer & foodie as i dream of cupcakes, explore bánh mì shops, search for the best of the best, and then scheme what i'll eat next. there won't be much cooking here, but there sure will be a lot of eating.

by way of new york to philly, and now, to san diego, i'll share my favorite local finds as well as tips on how to find or make the featured food wherever you are. you'll also see plenty of stylish & tasty foodie things i love in general. this is where my inner fat kid speaks.

yours truly,

happy lady"

(image and quote from Happy Lady Eats)

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I hope you enjoyed the double dose today... see you Friday for J!

Have a great day!

xxoo

Jane Reiseger + Joanna Medocino + Oh Joy!

We woke up this morning to another stunner of a day - you know the kind where the heating needs to be turned on before anyone gets up, the ground is white with frost, and the sky is blue, blue, blue. One of those days where even though it is a bit nippy out, the sun on your back at the breakfast table is a sure sign of what the day brings - crisp, warming, spring air - mmmmmmmm! nothing beats it!

Jane Reiseger

I am so inspired by what I have to share with you today. First up I wanted to showcase the mural work of illustrator Jane Reiseger.

I discovered the work of Melbourne based Jane, over at the modamuse blog, and immediately fell in love with her mural work. The simplicity of her line drawing, combined with her sense of whimsy, create work that is the perfect compliment to many different spaces.

check them out...

(images from Jane Reiseger)

NOTES:
visit Jane's website

Joanna Medocino

Whenever I think of Okinawa (Japan) all I imagine is the movie Karate Kid (Part 2) - you know the one where Daniel travels with Mr Miyagi to Okinawa because Mr Miyagi's father is dying, and, of course there are baddies to fight and love to be gained!

Thanks to San Fransisco based Joanna Medocino, I now have something completely different to imagine...

Joanna's mother is originally from Okinawa and Joanna and her two sisters were fortunate enough to spend time there when they were children. They have all visited there several times over the years and all three sisters have a deep love for everything Japanese. Luckily for us, this love and heritage definitely shows through in Joanna's work.

"I like to think of my work as 'crafty modern' – I make simple, clean forms, with a very handmade touch to it....The images I work with are often things that I have been drawn to since I was young: like pebbles, cobblestone pathways, and animals."

Check out the cuteness in these pieces!

(images and quote from Joanna Medocino)

NOTES:
visit Joanna's website
visit Joanna's store here and here

It is lovely to be ending the week with the fabulous blog Oh Joy! Oh Joy! is the blog of super creative Nantaka Joy. Have you visited?

Nantaka features all the good stuff when it comes to design and style - from food to fashion and everything in between. Her exceptional taste means that her daily writings are chock full of gorgeous photos and tempting treats. I know you'll love it!

(image from Oh Joy!)

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And here we are knocking on the door of the weekend - yay! Do you have anything special planned? I am wanting to get some spring veges in the ground this weekend, and of course wishing that this spring weather will last : )

What ever you do this weekend, I hope it is wonderful. Thanks so much for joining me,

See you Monday! xxoo