Today, like most weeks, I spent some time naming some of the latest additions to the Gus and Ollie clan. Sometimes a name jumps right off the page and fits perfectly, other times I search and search, trying to find the perfect name to fit those cute little faces. The questions I am asked… Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday : Naming process
Tag: Handmade
Meet Up Monday : Georgie
Well if you can believe it, it's already Meet Up Monday once again and today I want to introduce you to sock monkey Georgie. Isn't she just the cutest? Georgie hasn't been with our Gus and Ollie family very long, as I only finished putting her together last week. She is technically a mini… Continue reading Meet Up Monday : Georgie
What’s Up Wednesday : More Taggy Giraffes
Behind the scenes at the Gus and Ollie studio - the making of my Taggy Giraffes.
Fun One Friday : Advocating for colour
* Colour Alert * Is it just me, or are things for kids these days lacking some wild and wonderful colour? It seems to be the in thing at the moment, to furnish children's spaces with light pastels or monotones. One search on Pinterest brings a myriad of examples in whites and off white, pale pink,… Continue reading Fun One Friday : Advocating for colour
What’s Up Wednesday : To see or not to see?
I have always loved taking photos. Snippets & moments to be remembered. A glance, a smile, a space, a colour. It often takes me a little longer to get anywhere because I inevitably need to stop and take a photo or two. My darling husband is particularly patient with me, when it comes to this -… Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday : To see or not to see?
Fun One Friday : Thank You Sale
Wow! How exciting! Thank you! Gus and Ollie has reached over 600 followers on Instagram! Thank you all so much. It's such a joy sharing bits and pieces of my world here with you all. Sometimes often, sometimes not so much. From toys I'm making, to kitties, ice cream, nature and more - it's a mishmash… Continue reading Fun One Friday : Thank You Sale
What’s Up Wednesday : Spring Sale on DaWanda!
Exciting News! As a little thank you to you and to celebrate the official beginning of Spring, I am participating in DaWanda's Spring Discount Sale! That means 12% off everything in my DaWanda shop from Friday, March 11th, 2016 (10am CET) until Monday, March 21st, 2016 (Midnight CET). That's from tomorrow! Ready. Set. Go! I hope you… Continue reading What’s Up Wednesday : Spring Sale on DaWanda!
Studio Life : Meet Minky & Jed
Hi there, How are you all today? I thought I would let you all in a couple of customs orders I have been working on, because nothing is more rewarding than giving life to someone else's vision and these were no exception. These were two extremely different, but equally sweet monkey orders I received, that… Continue reading Studio Life : Meet Minky & Jed
One + Four = Life : Desktop, Fire, Streetscape & Hooking
Hi there 🙂 I thought it was about time for another One + Four = Life post. I have been making and photographing and making and photographing these last few weeks, with the view outside my window being as enticing as my studio. I love Autumn. I always have. I have such fond memories of afternoons… Continue reading One + Four = Life : Desktop, Fire, Streetscape & Hooking
Favourite Find : Mylys • my local yarn shop
I think it's wonderful when something serendipitous happens, don't you? The chance decision to go and look for a coffee, down a street we don't usually go, found us falling into the most delightful cafe, that just happens to be directly connected to a wool and yarn shop! Bingo! The name of this gorgeous little… Continue reading Favourite Find : Mylys • my local yarn shop
