DIY Tutorial: Embroidered Slogan Sweatshirt

I've been seeing an awful lot of embroidered slogan t-shirts recently, plain t-shirts with cute (sometimes cute, sometimes they're crap) sayings embroidered on the chest, sort of where the breast pocket would be.

I've been wanting to make something similar as I love a good quote or slogan (three out of the six tattoos I have are text based) plus embroidering lettering is one of my favourite things to do to switch off because it's sort if mindless but really satisfying at the same time. The lighting in these photos is a bit weird, so just ignore that bit...

I decided to embroider a sweatshirt rather than a t-shirt and I found this oversized somewhere-between-nude-and-blush-pink one in H&M. It's not somewhere I usually shop, but I'd gone in as part of a massive hunt for the perfect yoga leggings and I found it reduced to £6! I've got a bit of a thing about collarbones so I've curved the text so it sits just under the neckband rather than having it straight on the chest.

I'm so happy with it! It's not strictly supposed to be oversized, but I bought a large so I could roll the sleeves up and wear it baggy. I chose to embroider the words 'dream catch me' which is part of a line from the Newton Faulkner song of the same name.  We walked back down the aisle to it after we got married - ever the sentimental soul me!

Anyway - on to the tutorial:

You will need:

Sweatshirt (or whichever item of clothing you want to embroider)
Embroidery Thread
Needle
Embroidery Hoop
Tissue Paper (or tracing paper which would probably have been easier if I'm honest)
A Soft Pencil
Air Erasable Pen

Optional:

Iron on embroidery backing

How too:

Unless you can do beautiful cursive lettering, you'll need to type your chosen phrase in a font that you like. I used a free font called 'fox in the snow', but a quick search for cursive fonts will bring up millions so choose one you like that isn't too complicated or tightly looped as you'll need to be able to embroider it.

Using an image editor, type your chosen phrase and resize it to fit nicely on your piece of clothing. If you want it to curve as mine does, any programme with a 'text warp' or 'word art' type of function that will curve your text is perfect.

Next, you'll need to flip your text so it's backwards. If you're happy to trace the text straight from the screen, hold your tracing paper over the lettering and trace with a soft pencil. If you can't, or don't want to do to this on the screen, you can print it out, but make sure when you're sizing your text to fit your item of clothing you're viewing it at 100%. If you've printed your text hold the paper up to a window (technical!) place a piece of tracing paper over this and draw over the text.

If you've not been able to flip your text, you can print it out the right way round, then hold it up to the window backwards. You should still be able to see it well enough to trace it.

Whichever way you choose to do it, you need to end up with a piece of tracing paper with your chosen phrase written on it backward in soft pencil. Are you following so far? This is very simple, honest!

Next, position your text, pencil side down in position on the item you'll be embroidering and using the back of your fingernail, or the wrong end of a pencil gently rub over the whole surface. I used tissue paper which wasn't the best idea as it was very flimsy, so you will be able to be a bit more forceful with your tracing paper.

This should leave a feint pencil line on your item. You can then draw over this with an air erasable pen which will make it much easier to see and also much less likely to rub off. The other bonus is that  the pen will fade in 24 hours so you'll be much less likely to leave your project half finished and think 'Oh I'll finish that later' then come back to it in four years time when it's crumpled up and you can't even remember what it was supposed to be. I can't be the only person guilty of this...    

Once you've got your text successfully transferred onto your jumper, use an embroidery hoop to pull the fabric taught. To say this next part feels like a bit of an insult, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't made similar daft mistakes...make sure you only put the hoop on the layer of fabric you'll be stitching on to - don't stitch the front and back together!

Cut a length of embroidery thread and split the strands in half so you've got two three-strand lengths. Tie a knot in one end and thread the other onto a sharp, fine needle. Using back stitch, work along the length of your text with small even stitches. (If you're unsure about how to do backstitch, Mollie Makes Library of Embroidery Stitches will be helpful here)

Tie off your thread at the end, and you're done! If you want to make your stitching more secure, and stop the stitching rubbing if you've embroidered a t-shirt or something else worn next to the skin, you can iron a piece of embroidery backing onto the reverse.

Spotlight on The Simple Latte Jewellery (plus WIN a stunning piece of your own)

Sharon Harris is the very talented maker behind The Simple Latte, an online jewellery shop which has recently been given a brand new online home. Sharon's handmade jewellery is the very essence of timeless and as when I discovered her range I knew immediately that we shared a similar ethos for minimal pieces in terms of both style and quantity!  

I featured her chevron necklace in a Wishlist Wednesday post a while ago, and was delighted when she not only sent me one of my very own, but also to agreed be featured in a spotlight post and support a giveaway! There's more on that at the end of the post, but first, it's over to Sharon as we discuss how a 'non-crafty' person ended up running a small business as a maker and how jewellery making can be the perfect end to a long week. 

1: Can you introduce yourself and describe what you do?

My name is Sharon, I'm a wife and soon to be Mama based in the Midlands, UK. My shop is The Simple Latte where I make and sell minimal, simple jewellery pieces for people who want something personal and timeless.

2: How did your life as a maker begin?

I don’t actually consider myself a particularly creative person! I was brought up by a Mum who is into anything and everything crafty: papercraft, needlecraft, knitting – you name it.  Our house was always full of glitter glue, embossing powders and glue guns, yet I never really took to any of it as a kid, and often declared myself ‘not a crafty person.’ 

I have always loved jewellery though and had enormous collection of necklaces and the like when growing up. However I was always frustrated with the quality of the more simple pieces which looked so perfect and timeless in the shops but would quickly tarnish, turn my skin green, and sometimes red as I have rather sensitive skin!  

So, I delved into research online about metals and jewellery making and starting making some pieces for myself to wear. Very soon I was getting compliments on the pieces I had made from people, and questions about where they could buy something similar. I found I was more than happy to make items for them, as I really enjoyed the process of making even with the patience it requires. I had obviously found my creative streak!   

3: You're jewellery is beautiful and everything in your range is very minimal and well considered. Where do you find your inspiration? 

I consider myself a fairly minimalist person, not in the extreme sense, but in owning fewer pieces that are of better quality. This concept made it's was through my wardrobe and into my jewellery collection which was downsized dramatically! I then began creating the pieces which, quite simply, I would like to wear! Everything you see on my website are things which I wear myself, I often get (well meant) suggestions from people about pieces I could make or types of jewellery I could go into, but I'm quite specific in my choices and want people to see the charm in the simplicity. I really enjoy making items which can be subtly worn on their own to add a little shine to the day or layered and mixed with other pieces to make more of a statement. 

4: What is your favourite item of jewellery to make and to wear?

Anything with a hammered finish! I cannot tell you how joyful it is to get the hammer out after a long week and get to it! It's also my favourite type to wear, the Hammered Gold Bar Necklace was the first piece I made and is still my favourite. I love how each hammered piece is unique to the person who it's made for; there are never the same hammer markings on any two pieces.

5: You like to buy all your materials from the UK. Why do you think it's important to support local businesses and makers? 

I think its really important to support local makers where you can, it's these people who are real inspirations to others. To show that the hard work and imagination they put into their work really can pay off gives them the ability not to be eaten up by the cheap and cheerful larger companies. I think of it like doing your bit for the environment; it's not always easy to buy small or UK based, but where you have the option, no matter how small, I think it's important to make the right decision. You might not be able to do it every time, but every time you do it makes a difference to that persons life! 

6: You've recently launched a beautiful new website. What are your future plans for The Simple Latte?  

Moving from Etsy to my own website was a huge leap for me and has really tested my technical ability but, all wrinkles smoothed out, I'm really pleased with how it's turned out.  With a little one due in January, I'm realistic in just hoping to keep my current rate of orders ticking over, however deep down I'm hoping to grow the business to a point where it might mean I can do what I love for a full time living, which would be amazing!

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Thank you so much Sharon for a wonderful interview, I think we would all agree that supporting small, UK businesses where we can is so important! 

If you would like the chance to bring a little sunshine into your day with one of Sharon's beautiful handmade necklaces, she has very kindly offered the chance for one lucky reader to choose any necklace from her collection! 

There are several ways you can enter, with a total of five entries possible:

1. Head over to The Simple Latte and choose which necklace you would love to win, then come back here and comment below with you choice. 

2. Share this post on Twitter, tagging both @thesaltedtail and @thesimplelatte so we can find you, and make sure you follow us both too. 

3. Head over to my Instagram feed for three more chances to enter! Just look for the image below in my gallery....  

The giveaway will be running for two weeks, and one winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday November 1st. The winner will be contacted via email or DM, and also announced on Instagram Stories. 

Good luck folks, I know the lucky winner is going to adore whichever piece they choose!

(All images in this post, except for the first and last, are courtesy of The Simple Latte. I have been gifted the chevron necklace, but all opinions are entirely my own)

Spotlight: Vandertas Accessories {Plus A Super Exciting giveaway!}

Today I'm really excited to be bringing you another post in the spotlight series, as well as a giveaway! I love to champion small, independent businesses and makers and this post is all about a maker who is local to me which makes it even more special!

I discovered Nienke Vandertas and her beautiful leather and canvas accessories brand Vandertas at the Fresh Artisan Market in Norwich back in May. At the time, my beloved Vivienne Westwood purse was on its last legs and given that I'd had it for seven years I was pretty attached and didn't really want to have to replace it. However, I spotted Nienke's gorgeous purses on Instagram during the lead up to the market and as soon as I picked one up I knew I'd found 'the one.'

I chose a beautiful soft grey leather with contrasting yellow panels and stitching and the happiest gold lining! I've loved using it so far and Nienke very kindly sent me the matching card wallet too as my various cards didn't quite fit!

I was really excited to learn more about Nienke's work and it's a fab interview! She has also sent me two of her gorgeous grey canvas foraging bags to give away to you lovely lot, so read on the the end for the details of how to enter and be in with a chance of winning! 

Over to Nienka...

1: Can you introduce yourself and describe what you do?

I’m Nienke Vandertas and I design and make leather and canvas accessories under the name Vandertas. I’m originally from Haarlem, The Netherlands and have lived in the UK since 2000. My background is graphic design, but by chance rolled into freelance event design after a few years living in the UK, which I still do along side my bags.

2a: How did you life as a maker begin? 

My Dad is a gold and silversmith and I remember from a very early age making things and being in my dads workshop. On our family holidays I would make jewellery from shells and sell them at the local market - I think I was about seven. A few years later my Dad started to show me how to use certain tools and I started making earrings and bracelets from perspex. I did consider studying gold and silversmithing, but decided to do graphic design instead.

I didn’t realise I would even like sewing, as it never occurred to me…but after being given a sewing machine for my birthday in 2003 I found my passion! Once I started sewing, I couldn’t stop. Funilly enough I never made clothes, always more utilitarian items; bags, purses and wallets and other accessories. 

2b: When did you start working with leather and why do you love the material?

This was early days. I was already using heavy duty materials like army canvas, but at a market I found some leather offcuts. When I got home and started putting it to the the test I realised my sewing machine was perfectly capable of sewing leather and that was it. Slowly, I started finding out more about the material, where to find nice leather and how best to use it. There were not that many leather merchants online at the time, so it was a process. I love the fact leather is very pliable, doesn’t fray, is very durable and combines very well with all sorts of other materials. 

3: What is your favourite item to make and why?

My favourite item to make is the gladstone (doctor's) bag. Every gladstone I make feels like a little gem, each has it's own character I guess. This character depends a lot on the materials I use make them; a doctors bag made out of a thick shoulder hide has a completely different look and feel as if I was to use a thinner leather.

The exterior is always a plain colored leather, but as soon as you open the bag it will either be lined with beautiful vintage fabric or a bright metallic foiled leather. 

I’m proud that I have doctors and midwives amongst my customers, who use their doctor's bag everyday at work.

 4: You use a lot of recycled and vintage leather and fabrics in your collections. Is this for ethical reasons as well as aesthetics? 

I would say mainly aesthetics, but its very good re-using anyway of course. Vintage fabrics have, in my opinion, much nicer designs. Very rarely I find a modern material I like. Used army canvas I use because it has a nice worn look, which gives a bag character. 

5: Living near the coast has always been a huge inspiration for me. What are you major inspirations?

It’s hard to think of where I find my inspiration as I guess it comes from so many different things. An afternoon lost in the Rijks Museum or Bag Museum in Amsterdam, finding a piece of beautiful fabric at a carboot sale. Any old style typography and design, fashion I like – particularly 1910’s till early1960’s.

6: You also teach leather workshops in Suffolk. What is the best thing about teaching other people to make something with their hands?

To see how proud students are with what they’ve made after finishing the workshop and realising the potential they have to create at home too!

7: What are you plans for the future of Vandertas?   

Keep on making!

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How stunning are Nienke's accessories! She has very kindly sent me two of her foraging bags which were designed for the Alde Valley Spring Festival in 2012. They're made from used army tents, finished with bronze poppers and are just perfect for foraging or as a bag for general use. They proved so popular they became part of Nienke's main collection and I have one of each size to giveaway! 

So, to be in with a chance of winning all you need to do is: 

1: Head over to Instagram and follow both me (@thesaltedtail) and Nienke (@vandertas) 
2: Comment on the giveaway image (which the same as the one at the top of this post) telling us what treasures you'd collect in your bag if you won! 

For two extra chances to enter you can:

1: Repost the giveaway image on instagram (either in your main feed or stories) tagging @thesaltedtail and @vandertas so I can find it! 

2: Sign up to receive my email newsletter 'The Treasury' (which is launching soon) by clicking 'The Treasury' tab at the top of this page.

Two winners will be chosen at random on August the 11th. The first name drawn can choose either the medium or small bag, and the second name drawn will win the other! 

Good luck! 

(All images except the first are courtesy of Vandertas)

Currently Coveting - Wednesday Wishlist

It's been three months since I've written a wishlist post. Either I haven't been doing as much window shopping as usual or things just haven't been catching my eye, but since the last list I haven't naturally reached that point where I've had enough things I'd like share. I love putting these posts together, but I like to make sure that the things I include are genuinely things I would love to own and use.

In the last few weeks though, I've been saving some things to instagram and pinterest and have gathered a few things to share with you that have definitely made their way onto my wishlist! Enjoy...

Plants are Magic Magazine by Rebecca Desnos

I've been following Rebecca's stunning instragm account for a while and if you're at all interested in natural dying, fabric and yarn, or just completely beautiful images (including recently some tiny baby toes!) then I highly recommend you head over there and check her out. The first issue of her self published magazine Plants are Magic (which has a separate instagram feed here) looks stunning. After experimenting with ice dying a few months ago I've been interested in giving some natural, plant based and foraged dyes a go and I think this magazine might be a great place to start. It's filled with interviews, projects and and stories all revolving around the magic of plants, and the theme for the first volume is Wellbeing. It sounds wondeful and I'm desperate to get my hinds on a copy. Rebecca has also published a book, Botanical Colour at Your Finger Tips which looks amazing if you're looking for a more in depth look at natural dying. 

Amani Brass Necklace - Promises Promises

Sometimes I come across an object which is a bit of me! This necklace (not to mention many of the other stunning pieces in the Promises Promises range) really speaks to me. The colours are those I always choose, I love the combination of polished geometric brass and the more raw, coastal feeling of the cast jesmonite. I'd never heard of jesmonite until I found this jewellery, it's similar to concrete but looks and feels like natural stone. I have been obsessed with beach treasure since I was little and I think necklace this looks like it could have been found on the sand and re-purposed into a beautiful piece of jewellery.  The whole range is really unique and interesting - definitely one to look at!   

Sterling Silver Chevron Necklace - The Simple Latte

Another necklace! I think the warmer weather makes me more inclined to get my jewellery out, as it can feel like a waste sometimes to wear accessories when they end up getting hidden under scarfs and coats. This chevron necklace is something I've been on the look out for for a while. I'm a big fan of 'simple' in every sense, and that generally applies to clothes too. I love nothing more than a perfect cotton t-shirt or a simple sweatshirt, and I think a really understated necklace with a v-neck t-shirt looks beautiful. This beautiful chevron from Sharon at The Simple Latte is made from sterling silver and its a dinky 3cm across making it perfect to wear everyday. Sharon's etsy shop is full of lovely minimal pieces, and I'm also a big fan of her delicate gemstone necklaces. I'm hopefully going to be talking to Sharon about her work in more depth soon, so if you're a fan stay tuned for that in the next few weeks. 

Cocoon Jumpsuit by Stalf

On the theme of simple, how perfect is this playsuit from Stalf!? I've been really enjoying wearing playsuits, dungarees and all in ones recently as they're comfy, they don't require any thought and you can easily make them more dressey if needed. I spotted this one being worn by a few people over on instagram and it's just the sort of thing I would love to wear. They're all out of stock at the moment (which can only be a good thing I reckon!) but as well as black it also comes in steel blue and 'ice cream' which might be the best colour description I've ever heard! Stalf have so many perfect simple pieces that I know would fit so comfortably into my wardrobe. Stalf is based in Lincolnshire and is driven not by what is in fashion, but by the women who wear the pieces and I love that! Slowly crafted clothes made for loving and re-wearing year after year, just like owner Paris' grandparents did! 

Midori Travellers Notebook - The Journal Shop

About a year ago, I fell completely in love with bullet journaling. It finally got me organised, I found making lists massively helped my productivity and I loved having everything in one place. The freedom to just turn the page and write a list was great, and not having a months and weeks preprinted allows you to be completely flexible in how you use your journal. However - recently I've found I'm not making the time to draw out the months and weeks as they roll round and am consequentially getting to the middle of the month and realising I've forgotten something because I haven't been transferring things out of the 'yearly planner' section into the monthly one. I also don't necessarily like carrying so much past staff around with me, so I feel like a change is in order. I've been doing a bit of research and feel like a Midori Travellers Notebook could work really well for me. They sell loads of different inserts, including pre-printed (and undated) monthly and weekly diaries which would remove the need to draw these out. There are also lined, squared and plain paper inserts so by using a squared one I could continue my daily bullet journalling as I do now, and as they're quite thin (and less than £5) once one is full I can just remove it and start a new one. I also quite like the idea of having a separate insert for the lists that I keep and use for longer than a day, things like blog post ideas, money tracking and lists of things to make. I'm really keen to try the system out and would love to hear how you find it if any of you use a travellers notebook already. 

Hopefully you've enjoyed this long overdue roundup of some things that have caught my magpie-eye.  I think I might make these posts a monthly feature. Writing them weekly as I used to do feels too frequent and I'd like to have space for some more focused, in-depth posts about individual makers and businesses so if you think you'd like to be featured please do get in touch.

Enjoy the sun while it lasts folks!
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Currently Coveting - Wednesday Wishlist (On A Thursday!)

Hello there! Due to our seriously flaky internet connection (the only downside to living in the middle of nowhere!) this fortnight's edition of the Wednesday Wishlist is coming to you 24 hours later than planned as a one off (I hope!) Thursday Wishlist!  

Never the less, I think it's a really good one and I hope it's worth the wait! Several of these items are definitely going on my list for a certain man-in-red! So without further ado, I bring you five items I am currently coveting...

Therapeutic Essential Oil Blends - Boom Remedies

I discovered Cornwall based Bloom Remedies while we were on holiday in the county in May, and adore their Serenity Slumber range. I have the roll on by my bed and it's become a fantastic 'it's time to sleep now' cue for me whenever I smell it!  I've recently started diffusing essential oils, particularly at night and have been keeping an eye out for interesting blends to use at other times of the day too. I love the sound of Deep Release which I think could be a good daytime blend as it contains oils to uplift and invigorate. These three are sold individually and are £9.50 each. 

(Spoiler Alert: I have a spotlight post with Bloom Remedies coming up at the beginning of next month - and there may be a cheeky discount for all you lovely folks too, so stay tuned!) 

Blue Indigo Tie Dye Pocket Mirror - Two Crafty Brownies

I'm really drawn to anything deep blue right now, and immediately loved these beautiful mirrors when I spotted them while browsing the Two Crafty Brownies etsy store. They're really simple and striking (simple is my favourite - have you noticed!) and are the perfect everyday-yet-beautiful item to cheer up your make up bag (or your matching Hand Dyed Shibori Tote)

Raw Blue Ombre Sapphire Necklace - Abiza Jewellery

Sticking with the deep inky blue theme, next on the list is this sapphire necklace by Abiza Jewellery on etsy. Again, I love the simplicity and the carefully considered placement of each stone to create the not-quite-syemetrical ombre pattern. I think it would be perfect with a black v-neck t-shirt or a linen shirt. Sapphire is September's birthstone (that's me!) but there are also several other birthstone variations too, or you could just pick your favourite colour! I also rather like the aquamarine and the garnet variations (the garnet one looks like lots of tiny Philosophers stones - or is that just me?)   

Cooper Watering Can and Mist Sprayer - Haws

Oh copper, how I love thee! I recently broke my glass plant mister which was a rather sad day, but I have healed that sadness somewhat by falling head over heals with this copper set! I think it would look great out on display when not being used, unlike the plastic spray bottle I'm currently using! You can buy the mister individually of course, but I also have quite a collection of house plants which need a decent watering so... 

Hand Loomed Jute Clutch Bag  - The Future Kept

You can always count on The Future Kept for well made, carefully sourced and generally stunning items and this jute clutch bag is no exception. I love its tactile, raw quality and I think it would be amazing with jeans and a cardigan or maybe a black t-shirt dress and some gold toned jewellery. Equally, you could use it as a make up bag but I think it would be a shame not to make it a real feature of your outfit - its only £25 too!

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I truly love everything in this weeks round-up and I hope you agree! Next week The Language Magpie will be back with the letter 'B', and there will be another wishlist in two weeks! 

I've been thinking that I might replace the usual wishlists with some gift guides in the run up to the festive season - what do you think? If you agree, who would you like to see gift guides for? Do let me know what you think! 

Currently Coveting - Wednesday Wishlist {The Magpie Edition}

Now, you may be wondering why on Earth this week is 'The Magpie Edition' , after all 'Back to School' makes perfect sense, but magpies...? As in the bird....?

Yes, magpies, as in the bird! Let me explain....

There wasn't going to be a wishlist post at all this week. I'm planning to put one together every other week from now on, and fill the gap with a different series, all about words and language. This is something I'm quite excited to start, but with a weekly wishlist, a recipe or tutorial, an interview thrown into the mix and now the addition of a language focused post, that doesn't leave much room for the fun, spur of the moment, real life posting I love doing too!

So, I decided to alternate between the two. I was writing my first post exploring a new-to-me word, and trying to think of a good title for this new feature. Wednesday Words occurred to me but I don't think it could be any more boring, and in any case it won't always be about words specifically. Anything else with alliteration made me feel a bit shuddery, and nothing else felt right, so I put the name to one side for a while and kept writing. Just as I was dropping off to sleep that night I was drawn back to the reason I love blogging, why I started in the first place and the inspiration behind the name 'The Salted Tail' - it's all about collecting things, ideas, memories and thoughts, playing with them, and sharing them. Quite suddenly 'The Language Magpie' flapped out of my subconscious and fluttered in front of me. Perfect! I really enjoy the notion of a magpie wearing librarian glasses and carrying a dictionary, flying around collecting pretty, shiny pieces of language knowledge!

Currently Coveting - Wednesday Wishlist {The Back-to-School Edition}

After last weeks Wednesday Wishlist, I ran a poll to find out if you lovely people would like to see more themed posts (like this Bookshop Edition), or the usual varied selection of things I've been coveting. Themed posts proved most popular, but the difference wasn't huge, so I think I'll be doing a mixture of both. 

This week marks the last week of the school summer holidays in the UK, and even though for the first time since I was 4 I won't be going back to school (be that for education or to go to work) Nevertheless, I still love this time of year and it will always feel like the perfect time for new stationary!  So, without further ado - here is my grown-up, back-to-school wishlist....

1. A New Bag

You can't start a new school year without a new bag, right?! These lovely duffle bags are made by Norfolk based Carrier Company. Everything they make is made by hand and the materials used are traditional, and designed to get better with age. I particularly like the grey one!

2. New Shoes

Now, I know red wouldn't really be acceptable for school shoes, but given that I'm not really going back to school I think I can get away with it! These wonderful 'GladiTorius' sandals are from Shoe Embassy, where my very favourite red 'Buttermilk' shoes also came from, and if they're anything to go by these would quickly become the comfiest sandals ever! The colour is actually called 'coral' and they also come in a much more school friendly black, or 'amber' which is a lovely tan.

3. Stationary

I don't need much of an excuse to buy stationary, but if you are in need of one there is never a better time for new stationary than the start of a new term! I find these Geometry Sticky Notes from Present and Correct incredibly pleasing, especially the hexagons and the small triangles. They appeal to the minimalist in me, and I think they'd be a great addition to my carefully measured bullet journal spreads! 

This Lettermate Writing Guide is also from Present and Correct (Seriously, if you're a stationary addict with minimal funds you might want to avoid it - everything is just too beautiful) I love the packaging,  and given that I am one of those people that has trouble writing in a straight line I think it would be genuinely useful, especially as I'm re-discovering sending letters through the post recently. 

Stickers!! I do enjoy stickers, and these ones from Sticker Stack are beautiful! This might sound a bit mad, but I really like how plain they are! The colours are a little bit muted and they would be great to highlight things in my bullet journal! They're cut into cute geometric shapes, as well as pre-cut tabs and tags. Mmmm so much colourful goodness!

I could easily go on with the stationary finds, but I think I'll leave it there for today! Do let me know what you think about these themed editions - and if you missed the poll you can find it here at the end of last weeks post!  

Currently Coveting - Wednesday Wishlist

Wednesday seems to have come round super quickly this week - I'm not sure what's happening but even though I'm not working 9-5 anymore the days seem to be slipping past faster and faster!

I'm technically still on my summer holidays (as if I hadn't left my old job I wouldn't have gone back until the beginning of September) but obviously given our current situation, breakfast in bed and reading in the garden aren't exactly on my to do list, so I've been pretty busy filling up the days.

One of those day filling activities has been gathering together some beautiful things I've spotted for this weeks currently coveting round up. It's a mixed bag this week, however I really enjoyed doing The Bookshop Edition last week and I'm toying with the idea of giving each week a theme. I'd really like some feedback on what you'd like to see, so if you've got a moment after you've had a look at this weeks offering, I would really appreciate it if you could answer the poll at the bottom of the post!

On to the beautiful things...

The first is this Resin Boulder Pepper Grinder from Dinosaur Designs. It's made from resin but it has a wonderful stone like quality, and those of you that remember my degree show will know why I gasped and cried "D - I'm in love with a pepper grinder" earlier this week. I'm always drawn to stacks, and specifically stacks of stones, and this is perfect! Dinosaur Designs have some really beautiful organic resin pieces, both homewares and jewellery and I feel like I'll definitely keep them bookmarked for later - everything has that wonderfully 'pebbly' quality that I just adore 

(Update - I've just looked through the entire jewellery collection and discovered that there is indeed a "Pebble" Bangle - you see, pebbly should definitely be a more commonly used adjective!