Pinspiration - NYC

I'm heading off to NYC for a few weeks so this week the Pinspiration board is NYC themed! Posts might be a little less than normal for a few weeks but I hope to bring you new work and inspiration from the Big Apple!

Also, while we're talking about America, HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!

1. New York is always a good idea // 2. New York from above // 3. NYC Pattern
4. New York Lettering // 5. The Big Apple Collection by Michael Mullen

See all my boards on Pinterest HERE!

Wednesday Words - Life begins

Today's Wednesday Words piece needs no introduction..

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Printable Thanksgiving Bunting

Thanksgiving week is here, and so is this NEW Printable! An easy DIY to decorate your home, cake or much more! Say thanks with these plain and patterned flags, with and without letters, which also make a great autumn decoration if you're not quite ready for Christmas decorations! Available to download here.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Colour Inspiration - DIY Garland

Some colour inspiration here to brighten your Monday! This is also a lovely DIY Project by Giochi Di Carta that you can find here. This garland would make a great DIY for an Autumn, Thanksgiving, Christmas decoration!

Image source: Giochi Di Carta

Spoonflower Mitten Gift Wrap

I've entered this week's Spoonflower contest - Mitten Gift Wrap. I adore mittens and had so much fun creating this design! Below you can see my entry, Merry Mittens, and you can vote for it here.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Pinspiration - Raspberry Chocolate

New pinspiration board for you today! Starting to want to decorate with some cosy wintery decorations and would love it if someone would bake that amazing looking cake for me for my Birthday in a few weeks!

1. Life is pretty amazing // 2. Light Decorations // 3. Raspberry and Grey bedroom
4. Floral Sweatshirt // 5. Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Macaroons // 6. Pink Heart

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Wednesday Words - Secrets to success

There are no secrets to success..

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Christmas Shopping

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

Today I am giving you a special treat, 20% off orders from my Etsy store until Sunday! So get your Christmas shopping started with some of our great stocking fillers, small gifts and Christmas Cards!

Simply enter coupon code CHILLY13 on checkout on orders over £5. Happy Shopping!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Spoonflower Fall Leaves Contest

I've entered this week's Spoonflower contest, Fall Leaves, below is my entry Autumn leaves, you can vote here.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Pinspiration - Black & White

I love picking out the pins for these Pinspiration posts! Today's collection has a Black & White theme..

1. Chalkboard Wall and Baskets // 2. New York by Lucinda Rogers // 3. The Secret to Getting Ahead
4. City Pattern // 5. Illustration by The Clothes Horse // 6. Black & White Outfit

See all my boards on Pinterest HERE!

Wednesday Words - It's a good idea

Some wise words from Paulo Coelho for our Wednesday Words piece today..

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Christmas Gift Ideas

I've been trying to not talk about Christmas too early, but it's fair to say it's approaching pretty quick and it's nice to be prepared with your Christmas Shopping! Today I've put together a little gift guide.

Our patterned card holders and pocket mirrors make perfect small gifts and stocking fillers. The card holders are also great for giving gift cards, vouchers and cash in an exciting way, plus they have something lovely to use afterwards! With so many great uses these card holders make great gifts!

So, if you haven't started your Christmas shopping yet, why not get started today! Shop our products here.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Colour Inspiration

Another colour inspiration post for you today to start your week.. I love that these colours could work in different seasons, this palette manages to give summer warmth and winter crispness and all in between!

You can buy this scarf from American Eagle here.

NEW Tote Bags from Society6

Great news! Society6 have started offering tote bags! So you can now buy my designs on bags, what do you think?

Here's a little selection, see them all on Society6 here.

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Pinspiration - Autumnal

Today I've got some lovely autumnal pins for our weekly Pinspiration post!

1. Glitter Leaves Garland // 2. Autumn Window Photo // 3. Apple Brownies Recipe
4. Leggings and Boots Outfit // 5. Photographic Landscape Portrait // 6. Six Felted Acorns

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Wednesday Words - Always

I saw this quote and thought how lovely it was so decided to illustrate it for today's Wednesday Words..

Spoonflower Tea Towel Calendar

I have entered this years Spoonflower Tea Towel Calendar Contest and I need your support!

Below is my design, which you can vote for here! I hope you like it and thanks for your support.

Don't forget to vote!

Images copyright Rosie Simons 2013

Creative Colour

You know you're a colour addict when you spot things just for their colour combos! I found this image on Pinterest and just loved the palette it would create. Look like a great DIY too!

Image source: Family Fun Crafts