Facial Invitations

Character design is not really my forte, but when a friend asked me to help her design some beauty therapy business cards I couldn't resist at having a stab at this! Her brief was to have a cute feminine feel to the design to demonstrate the idea behind her beauty classes! 

Envelope Designs

Who said envelopes had to be boring?? I absolutely love receiving any form of envelope (except bills mind you) but a well decorated envelope....well then that gets me very excited :) I think as designers we cannot forget that it's all in the minor details, and this is such a great way to do it! So many of my customers have all commented on how delighted by the envelope design! What a great first impression it makes too!

After searching a wide variety of other designers, it's great to see that I am not the only one who believes so....so here are a few of my favourites.....

These vintage floral's make fabulous liners

Micro mini envelopes add so much intrigue and we love  the finishing package touches with the button and string fastening.

This shows that you don't need to spend lots to get a gorgeous envelope....make your very own from paper doilies.

Add some sparkle into your life with these glittery liners. 

And finally a few of my very own male stamped envelopes. 

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Life in Nanjing

Summer in Nanjing can get rather hot and stuffy, so this weekend we decided to take a little trip into the mountain.......where lies a small hidden lake (better known as Purple Glow lake)! I guess you could say it's our little version of The Hamptons, where we Nanjinger's like to escape the city life! So here's a glimpse into our day! 

On our way...it's actually rare to see blue sky 

and white fluffy clouds! 

First glimpse of the lake! Apparently legend has it that it's haunted! 

So it keeps the Chinese masses at bay!

Our attempt at a picnic! 

Relaxing in the Hammock....looks bliss! 

Lets just say we could be doing this again next weekend! :)

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A Sunny Day in Five Sugar City

It was a gorgeous summers day in Wu Tang Xin Tuan yesterday, just 15 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of down town Nanjing, where the population stands at 8.1 million, (I kid you not)! Even this little street will later be manic with cars and people riding along on their bicycles! Anyway I managed to capture the quiet time...lunch time! where everyone literally stops what thy're doing to gobble-up their freshly made snap! 

A Peaceful Friday Afternoon...you wouldn't believe the
population is 8.1 million would you!

Josh (Liang Jing) eating his fried rice.....he obviously is pleased
oh and don't forget the free ducks blood soup...yum!!

Myself eating Liang Pi ...I know I don't look particularly pleased
but it really is delicious and for 4 yuan (40p)..........
how could you go wrong!

Liang Pi...the best summer cooler,  fat noodles with peanuts,

 beansprouts, and cucumber...how could you resist!!

Our neighbour's little herb arrangement!

Everyone's inside for lunch...but usually it's pretty busy

with the older locals playing cards.

Hmmm...well!

Hello Clementine

Just come across some gorgeous little nicnacs today from the very talented designer Kirsty Neale the lady behind Hello Clementine! I just adore these little one offs and I'm definitely in need of a phone box mobile pouch! Lovely Stuff!!

For Hello Clementine's little Shop.....click right here!

Lou Lou Dreaming....

I've been working on some new business cards today for Rui Rui Designs and I happened to come across these beautifully stitched cards and quickly  fell in love with the designers other projects. Louise Firinne is the talented designer behind Lou Lou Dreaming, who started this creative journey back in 2008 with Simply Rouge, she is based in her studio in Northern Ireland, where she mostly works on design and craft stationery for weddings and special events .

Life in Sugar City

 So I'm just about moved into the new apartment in Wu Tang Xin Chun, which translates to 5 Sugar New City and here's some snaps of my new apartment so far! Still in need of a new desk, sewing machine, and printer... boohooo! But hopefully going to be up and running very soon!

Over Shanghai....

Just spotted these photos and had to share it with you!! Totally stunning pictures, but not for those living
within the smog cloud! Yuk!

A Humble Abode...............

Not really design related, but heres some snappies of my new humble abode in Nanjing, China, my lovely boyfriend has been helping to kick start things, and I'll be returning next week to do all the nice fancy parts! hehe! 

It should be ready to live in just after Chinese New Year, we're hanging on till then due to Chinese superstition as its apparently very bad luck to move into a new home just before the new year! 

Think I'll be taking a few more Feng-shui tips from my BF's mum! Will keep you up-to speed with any new Chinese superstitions!!!