Some new work at last!

Eat well art print available in our etsy shop here
Tea and buns print available here and breakfast print available here

It has been a busy start to the new year, with all sorts of things happening. I was asked to work on some illustrations with a food theme (for a project that I can't disclose at the moment as it is still in progress). That inspired me to do some foody inspirational prints for shop. I have been on a bit of a health kick lately trying to detox myself after a pretty indulgent festive season and so these messages ring true for me - especially the tea and buns one, as they were on the forbidden list for a while and oh how I missed them! We can't live without tea and buns for too long now can we?

Happy Valentines Day everyone!

Sweet William's Love art print in red

Shades of Gray

All links to images can be found at my pinterset for the home board here



An original etching by Fleurografie above

Vintage muffin pans by Ethanollie on etsy above
Silver gray maxi dress by MoonEuphoria on etsy
All links to images can be found at my pinterset for the home board here


Vintage glove mold by Ethonllie on etsy

I have always been drawn to colour and pattern but every now and then I yearn for a simpler colour palette, I feel the need to simplify and calm things down a little. Here is a collection of images I have been pouring over lately, all reflecting various shades of gray. There is something very serene about gray. Hmm I wonder if I am being pulled towards more tranquil colours as I get on in age... no even as I look back at these images I feel the need to add a little colour! Have a lovely weekend everyone, P x

Inspiration - Olaf Hajek

My Olaf print framed and above my computer desk, his beautiful book below



Over the weekend I had the fun job of restocking my studio and I came home with some lovely new paints and brushes. This inspired to do a bit of painting and I now have a few small canvases on the go. Whenever I start new work I like to page through a few books of artist who inspire me. One such artist is Olaf Hajek - his work is just so beautiful, I have his book 'Flowerhead' and a print of his that hangs above my desk. Here are a few of his very inspiring images, enjoy.

A New Season

Typo art print by Eine Der Guten etsy
Original collage by Selflesh on Etsy
Love no.1 print by Lolas Room (bought one for my home)
A beautiful paper cut by The Time Is Now on Etsy
Sweet William love is free print on Etsy
One minute pose by Gretchen Kelly
Tulle Bag by Bankeladen above and be present print by Groundwork below

My youngest daughter, Liberty, started school this morning. I had mixed feelings of excitement and nervousness for her and feelings of change and a bit of sadness, for me. It is a whole new season. Liberty was fine and I had to come home and do some ugly crying all by myself. Anyway it is also a whole new month - February is a good month, the month of love. I am not that into the commercial side of Valentine's day but do like the idea celebrating love. Here are few things that have caught my eye on Etsy recently. Happy Friday to you all! Paula x

Sweet William's article in Paperrunway magazine

I am very excited to see the next issue of paperrunway. Even more so because I have an article in the magazine! They approached me a while ago to write about my paper collection and the paper packs we sell on etsty. I was a bit daunted by the idea of writing an article for print but found because it is a topic which I am passionate about, the words came together quite easily. The magazine is beautiful and put together by a lovely team of women. You can see the issue here and follow what they are getting up to here. Here are a few highlights.

Birthdays, sun shine and puppies!

Our little puglier - Bella!
Hand made cards from my girls
Enjoying my delicious cake!
Gifts - vintage glass bottles
More hand made cards
More gifts - vintage tea cups
Flowers from family abroad and more lovely cards

I celebrated my (39th) birthday on the 24th of Jan. I must say I felt very blessed. The sun was shining, I received plenty of lovely messages and warm wishes from friends and family, beautiful hand made cards, flowers, gifts (vintage finds and art materials, the way to my heart!). I enjoyed a delicious home made chocolate cake and we ended the day with a meal out at our local Thai restaurant. Bliss. The next day bought even more excitement when we picked up our new little puppy - Bella. She is a puglier (cross between a Pug and Cavalier Spaniel) and we are all besotted.

Insta love

My girls at the Melbourne Botanical gardens
A recent Orla Kiely duvet cover purchase.
Friday night dinner on our deck
A lovely Skulk of Foxes brooch I bought for a Christmas gift for a girlfriend
My mirror collection on my mantlepiece
A beautiful charity shop find
Love this bit of yarn bombing (and the bike) as seen in Carlton, Melbourne
My girls at the beach and the view from our deck (below)

I am a little bit obsessed with instagram. It is such a fun and easy way of sharing photo's with everyone. Here is a little photo stream of some of recent shots from around my home and things we have been up to during the summer holidays. (if you would like to follow me on instagram, my user name is paulamills). Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.