A horse themed room

Here is our 'Horsing Around' bed linen design, beautifully enhanced by a little pony who just happened to be wandering by.

Poppy love

Last week's subject manner at my botanical drawing class was the poppy. I was only able to complete two petals during the class so treated myself to a big bunch ($5 at the grocers - bargain) so I could finish the painting on the weekend. This didn't quite happen, but any excuse for flowers is fine by me!

A horse is a horse of course, of course

'Henry Horse' is not quite as talkative as Mr Ed, but much more cuddly.

Freshly picked from the orchard

A sweet Pink Lady, a crisp Granny Smith, a juicy Fuji and a crunchy Royal Gala - I love all of these apples! Apples of all colours make an appearance in our new Hiccups 'Apple Orchard' patchwork coverlet and sham.

Horsing Around

Here is our new Hiccups print design for girls - 'Horsing Around'. Our horses are enjoying a beautiful day, sharing fresh green paddocks with sheep and little rabbits. Some horses are cantering along, or trotting over to say hello! A mare introduces her little foal to the rest of the group. Who will feed them crunchy red apples for a treat?

We photographed this collection at a stable on the Mornington Peninsula - a beautiful place!

'Apple Orchard' coverlet and Nigs the camera loving horse.

A very sweet tempered Shetland Pony showing off our 'Galloping' applique throw.

'An apple a day' velvet applique cushion, 'Apple' novelty cushion.

Serene green

A fresh dash of verdant green from the pages of Marie Claire Maison.

The old farmhouse

Spring is slowly making an appearance on the farm.

60's wrap and roll

All wrapped up! Groovy gift wrap of the 1960's is a great visual reference into the sometimes wacky, sometimes sweet, but always beautifully designed world of vintage 60's gift wrap. Birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, new baby, Christmas, children, husband, wife, bon voyage - it's all documented in this book by Kevin Akers, published by Chronicle Books.

I love this photo of the design department of Hallmark Cards, Inc headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. It's just like my desk here at work.

Not.

Miss Clara's latest offerings

What a wonderful world Miss Clara's imagination resides in. These whimsical illustrations are available from the La Marelle website and hopefully in Australian shops soon, as I spotted these and many more lovely examples of French design displayed on the La Marelle stand at the Life INstyle trade fair here in Melbourne. I think it's time to re-fresh my inspiration pin board!

Hello Blossoms

Van Gogh's favourites - almond blossoms in bloom.