Oh! HELLO

I cannot believe it's nearly an entire year since I last sent out a blog entry...where does time go?!

I'm wide awake, can't sleep (and have to get for work early- booo!) but I thought it was the perfect time to start blogging again and I now do it on my phone... just hope I can keep up with it!

A lot has happened over the last year...mostly good things I am hasten to add (touch wood). One major thing being that I got my first grown up job after university as a window dresser and I love it!! I'm hoping that as I get back into blogging, it will become a place where I can share my findings, inspirations and things that I love the look of...there are just so many wonderful things out there to feast your eyes on!

So here goes...

I just love these tissue paper decorations, they are so very simple but oh! so pretty and delicate. They would be ideal for sunny garden parties, weddings or even creating a winter wonderland at christmas.

[found over at www.coxandcox.co.uk]

Well must sign off now...need some sleep, but I promise I will return...and next time using my laptop...blogging on your phone isn't as easy as it sounds!

Na'night

M
X

Too Cute...

I'm back again...just found this cute valentines decoration and I just had to share it! Don't know about you...but I love it that much I think I would use it all year round...

 

Found here

x

♥

Valentines is upon us...who will be yours this year?

My valentine is a firm believer that it is 'hallmark' holiday...but there's nothing wrong with indulging in romance is there- even if it is made up, I still love it and I'm secretly hoping that he will suprise me at some point...a girl can only dream can't she?!

Hope your Valentine's Day and the rest of your week is yummy!

x

It's been a while....

I know I've been away for some length of time but don't leave me now...I'll be back soon :) x

Class of 2010

We did it....we graduated! Well Done Design and Art Direction :)

If I knew you were coming I'd a baked a cake....

All these rainy days haven't left me with much to do except wanting to stay curled up in my 'jamas all day eating cake. Not being bothered to venture to buy cake...I decided to do the next best thing and BAKE it!! So here are a few snaps of the yummy carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting which I made to feast on...they were pretty good if I do say so myself :)

LDN

The Sunday after hand-in, I went on a little trip to London and in particular the famous Columbia Road market to visit Rob Ryans Shop 'Ryan Town'. It took a while to find the market, but once we arrived, we were overwhelmed with the amount of people and the huuuge flower market! Took a few pictures before we headed off to Camden and then Oxford Circus later on, where somehow we managed to stumble across the London Palladium and caught up with everyone looking gorgeous and heading into the BAFTA's!

I wish I had taken lots of money to RyanTown, beacuse believe you me I could have bought it all. I would love to own one of the ceramic tiles and a huge screen print...maye if I keep dropping hints someone will buy me one for Christmas! Instead I settled for 2 of his laser cut cards which are just so lovely! All in all it was a very busy and long day, but had such a wonderful time...I would do it again this Sunday if I could!

Welcome to the 4th floor...

*D&AD Degree Show 2010*

After many months of stress and strain, June 18th arrived and the degree show opened to the public. The show looked brilliant, I especially loved the 'book room' which gave a professional edge to the event. I took a few pictures to show the work which happens on D&AD, the works varied greatly but each piece added to the show in a unique manner. The online gallery can be found here, and acts as a directory to everyone who was involved! I feel so sad it has all come to end, even though I cursed it many times during the past 6 months..now I'm deciding what to do with myself, I am finding myself wishing that there was a sketchbook to annotate or a final concept to create.HELP!

The work I included in the show, was an A1 poster of a series of bird illustrations. Printed on Fabriano, the illustrations accompanied my book- a collection of personal ads created for the characteristics of each bird. I also included an illustrated catalogue titled, 'Miss Molly's Daily Guide of Essentials and Utensils...' which again was a series of illustrations of everything I use in a day from my toothbrush to a teabag!

the rest of the show....

{ Above: Kathryn McAteer}

{Above: Hannah Davies}

{Above: Gemma Gleaves}

{Above: Helen Priestly}

{Above: Isobel Stockhill}

Long time no see...

It has been such a long time since I last blogged, but let me tell you...June was such a busy month! I'm back today with so much to blog about, so if you keep popping by you will slowly be able to catch up with my goings ons!

June was also the month when I found out my degree, and I was thrilled to bits with my 2:1...it's been a long 4 years at MMU but all worthwhile in the end and I am very proud of myself and all of my friends for making it to the end. Cannot wait for graduation next week!

Molly Blooms is Blooming....

 Very exciting times this week. Not only has the degree show opened (will post more soon!) but my Mum is about to launch her very own range of stamps on Sunday over at Sir Stampalot...see their blog here! The 'Molly Blooms' range of rubber stamps feature characters based on myself and my younger brother and fond, childhood memories...they are just so lovely! Have a nosey at the blog and website....maybe treat yourselves if your feeling flush!!

I'll be sure to keep you all updated...good luck Mum!!

x

The finishing touches...

There is officially one day left before deadline and I am surprisingly organised! With the weather being so lovely yesterday and a lack of a proper photography studio, I decided to turn my garden table into a temporary photography booth....

Of course, Alfie couldn't miss out on the action

Paul Smith

I love this Paul Smith Accessories brochure! The simple linear illustrations work effectively in their portrayal of the accessories, the quality and weight also reflects the high end market Paul Smith designs for. I plan on taking this brochure as inspiration and produce something which will be appropriate for the illustrations (which I will post soon!!) in my current project.