I know Im not alone in enjoying our recent sunny good fortune! After all the rain, I hope youre not complaining that its too hot... *Love these felt feathers *Im saving to go on an ABC ch...
*Out with my bright Clarissa Hulse bag, which I love. *This new book Kitchen & Co from French and Grace, out in a few weeks, looks amazing and I have to have it! (I looked through a friends copy....
Last week, I started back at an old job for 4 weeks, which is a great opportunity and I negotiated to start at 10 (so I can post my parcels before work.) Starting at 10am feels like a holiday! Im ver...
There are so many things about this image which I like; the black and white tiles, gold lights, simple porcelain and the little tray. Its so beautifully arranged. Photo: Magnus Anesund Follow Tea for...
On Saturday I went bluebell hunting in the woods. We took the train to Raynes Park, in South London, and walked to the Fishpond Wood Nature Reserve. The bluebells were a little battered from the rain...
Grey and white striped paper straws making an appearance at this very stylish baby shower. Photo: Grace Happens Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
....again, just for a change. Still, I love this raindrops tote bag (£85) from Simeon Farrar at Liberty. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
I dont know if its all the rain, or my frequent visits to garden centres and Ikeas plant section over the last month (five visits, all returned empty-handed), but recently Ive been feeling very inspi...
Sweet washi tape illustration, MT girl by illustrator Denise Holmes. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
Some flowers in my kitchen; a jam jar decorated with a chalk pen (its not permanent, I had to be careful not to smudge it as it didnt fully dry.) Ive been going crazy with that pen - more to come. Im...
One of my favourite photographers is Emma Lee, whose food photography I particularly love. Her photos are part of the reason that Alices Cookbook (a few years old) is one of my favourite cookbooks. &...
Im collecting photos of striped paper straws on Pinterest, and in anticipation of summery drinks, I thought Id share. Today, Im re-making cordial (the first batch was a disaster.) I hope to have some...
My home isnt full of lots of colour, but this workspace belonging to illustrator Katie Rodgers of Paper Fashion is so cheery! I bought some neon paint at the weekend, and this has inspired ...
Sometime soon, maybe this weekend, Im going to work on some craft projects. As Ive been spring-cleaning, Ive literally found a whole cupboard full of unused fabric, ribbon, paints and other supplies,...
Im beginning to look for press for this print, so I popped over to Abigail Borgs site yesterday to see what was new. She has just designed this cover for a new food magazine, Edible Brum, which is th...
A few things Ive been doing, inbetween waiting at home for parcels... Collar display at The Dog and Wardrobe, near Broadway Market A nearby book barge on Regents Canal (which I always love.) &n...
Happy belated birthday, Maam! (her birthday was on Saturday.) Queen post-its (suitable for making Jubilee plans), £2.30 from Papermash. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Cr...
So, this might be coffee, but I love the photo. Im very excited about this week! Having been ill for most of last week, this week will be one of action. Ive finished a job application already this mo...
Im not a huge fan of black and white spaces (which seem a little cold to me), but I do like the desk, the composition and the little triangles (which match this.) Photo by Jeanette of Fryd and Design...
Around this time of year, I become very excited about my garden, weeding it and cutting back the evil ivy from next door which spreads over my whole space. I head off to Ikea, and John Lewis, and try...
Im not always very organised for photo shoots, rushing around wrapping up suitably-sized objects to showcase new tape. After the shoot, the items will stay wrapped up for months and months. Look what...
I had a great afternoon at Selina Lakes Homespun Market on Friday. It was lovely to see bloggers and designers I know, including Patchwork Harmony, Me Old China, Chocolate Creative, Decorators N...
A friend told me on Saturday she had no idea I like sparkly things. Really? I must become much more overt about my sequin-wearing. One of my favourite tea photos so far, from Making Magique. F...
Ive just stocked these make your own word banner kits {£10} at Papermash. Each kit has 83 symbols and letters for making your own phrases. Unfortunately they dont include X or Z, as apparently t...
I love these enameled bowls by artist Helen Carnac, the simple tones and chipped effect - beautiful. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
Last week I went to a preview of a monthly pop-up dinner Ravinder Bhogal will be running at The Dispensary. The food was delicious, as it was when I visited her previous pop-up, but the first thing t...
I love the contrast between the clean wall on the right, and the more cluttered collage on the left. Photo by Le Dans La. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
This Friday, Papermash will have a stall at Selina Lakes Homespun Market event in London, which is a book launch party for her new book, Homespun Style. There will be lots of talented designers ...
Tea Time, photographed by Petra Bindel, styled by Emma Persson Lagerberg. Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. Tea for Joy is licensed under Creative Commons.
A few new washi tapes I had photographed on Friday; I love their springy designs! Spring flowers Spring birds Pastel floral tape Follow Tea for Joy on Twitter. ...
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