Inspiration for home decorating is pretty idiosyncratic. There are as many ways to arrange one's possesions as stars in the sky. One particular image has resonated with me for years. There is a British children's author and illustrator named Jill Barklem who has written a delightful series of books called Brambley Hedge. Her paintings depict a world of well-dressed mice who live in a gentle world of abundance and happiness. Many of the stories have plots revolving around residents of Brambley Hedge celebrating happy events and doing nice things for each other. I have a tea set from Royal Dalton with seasonal illustrations on all the pieces. My favorite one is Winter:
The picture on the right is my interpretation of that cozy scene. I'm pretty happy because I finally got my fireplace inspected and cleaned so I can use it with confidence.
Another inspiration that struck me on this lovely Sunday involved making banana bread. It might have been because I had some bananas that were past the point of no return. Mostly, though, it gave me the chance to play with my new dolls:
They are measuring cups!
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Posted by: sanita | February 02, 2012 at 03:48 AM
I have this same Brambly Hedge cup, saucer and luncheon plate, and Winter is my favorite. I have some of the books too, including Winter. All during the holidays and the winter months this is one of my favorite cups to use for my weekend coffee. Enjoy your own little slice if "winter." I'm sitting at and enjoying my fire place right now. I am sure you will enjoy yours, but make sure you take the time to do so. Life speeds by much too fast.
Posted by: Sandra | February 04, 2012 at 09:49 PM
Snap!! i bought those same dolls about 6 months ago at Campbelltown in Sydney, Australia only 'cos i have a collection of stacking dolls. the measuring cup idea is great and i wonder why no one thought of it before now
Posted by: janine | April 03, 2012 at 10:21 PM