Thursday, 29 September 2011

Autumn 2011


Happy Thursday, dear friends!
Everyone enjoying the 'heat wave' in good, old Blighty?
It's been a few marvellous days and I must say it's been great setting up home and tidying up the garden considering it's October in two days!

I've been reorganising my vintage clothing site and I hope to share it with you soon. Apart from that, I've been looking at photographs of Milan Fashion Week SS12 and it's been a fun-themed show. And as you probably already know, vintage is still on trend. I'll talk about it soon.

In the meantime, hope you like my inspirations.
Have a great weekend.

Baci,

Joy x

Image from footluxe.com
Love Burberry Prorsum's hues for Autumn 2011. As most of you will know, I can't bear monochrome palettes. I believe bright colours make the world a cheerful place. But that's just me.


Image via digitalartistdaily.com
Oh wait...I think Pantone agrees.


Image via frenchicandshabby.com
I couldn't resist including this photo. It should be a spring photo but there's no stopping anyone to use these lovely lanterns in the garden whilst catching the last warm days of autumn － especially this week in Britain. The lanterns seem to have Pantone's colours too.

Image via deardesigner.co.uk
Lay your softest rug on the front room floor. Put the fire on if you have one. Snuggle up on the sofa with your favourite blanket; reach out for your warm apple and cider drink on your side table whilst you read a book...
Life is good.


Image via sublackwell.co.uk
This book sculpture by Su Blackwell reminds me of a clear autumn night when you're just about to go inside a country house.
I love Su's art. She's the most prolific and leading paper sculptor in Britain and last year collaborated with Nicole Fahri. See the link here. For my friends in the US, you'd have seen her work on the Beringer 'Vineyard' advert in 2007.


Image via weheartit.com
Remember the fireflies in your back garden when you were young? For those who haven't seen them at all, fairy lights carefully placed inside a glass jar or old demijohn is close enough to the real thing. Prepare to be mesmerised...

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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 September 2011 at 17:37

    Welcome back. I'm glad you're alright.
    Your new place sounds great. Any photos?
    This post is excellent btw!

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  2. Joy29 September 2011 at 21:08

    Hey Denise! Thanks so much!
    Yes we love Sheffield. Forgot to mention Su Blackwell lived in Sheffield before and we're really proud of Sheffield's art scene. Can't wait to feature things going on here. So we're glad to back!
    J xx

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  3. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]29 September 2011 at 22:40

    Welcome back Joy. I'd be enjoying the heat a lot more if I wasn't trapped in my house, endlessly cleaning for viewings to try and sell it!

    That sculpture's fabulous - I love paper art.

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  4. The Dainty Dolls House30 September 2011 at 10:28

    Love those jackets!!Great designs!! I love lights like the last picture, I could have them all over my house really :) Have a wonderful weekend doll!! Kizzy xx

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  5. Joy30 September 2011 at 10:58

    @Lakota Oh dear! That's no fun. I'm sure the house will be sold soon. I imagine it's a lovely house! Don't work too hard xx
    @Kizzy Me too! Glad you're enjoying your week. Have a fab weekend xx

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  6. VICTORIA, victoria1 October 2011 at 04:07

    i LOVE jackets. ahhh so gorgeous. xx

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  7. Flara1 October 2011 at 20:56

    I love this Burberry collection:) And you're right - I also believe that bright colours make the world better:) xoxo

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  8. Joy1 October 2011 at 21:30

    Thanks Flara. I know you'd agree. Hope you have a good weekend xx

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  9. Clara Turbay2 October 2011 at 04:55

    I like what you post. If you have some time come and check out mine.

    http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com

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  10. The Dainty Dolls House3 October 2011 at 16:01

    Thank you dollface, I did have a great Birthday!! Very sweet compliments..I hope you have a fantastic week :) xx

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  11. The Dainty Dolls House3 October 2011 at 16:07

    Thanks flower!! Am happy you enjoy my photos, am trying to do that more often, just finding time is tough with busy children, haha!! I hope your week is a beautiful one!! xxx

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  12. simply frabulous3 October 2011 at 21:49

    Vintage is always the big trend! :)
    I loved your post (as always) and the last image is particularly lovely <3

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  13. Katie3 October 2011 at 23:37

    Beautiful post Joy! First of all, I love all the fashion illustration. The image with the laterns is making me yearn for springtime again, but you're so very right ; there's so many wonderful things about autumn to be truly sad about summer's ending.

    I remember capturing fireflies alright...!

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  14. Dress Code: High Fashion6 October 2011 at 23:46

    Hey dear,

    congrats on being chosen for the Links A La Mode this week!

    Best, Jenny

    http://www.dresscodehighfashion.com/

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  15. Bee K.8 October 2011 at 19:44

    Fantastic Burberry pieces! xo

    http://myfashionlustlist.blogspot.com

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  16. Natasa9 October 2011 at 22:55

    Amazing photos:) Great post:)

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  17. Joy11 October 2011 at 22:53

    Thanks for all your comments and for visiting my blog, ladies :)
    Have a great week...
    Joy xx

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  18. Leah13 October 2011 at 01:46

    Hey there, saw your post via IFB... very cool blog. Love finding fellow vintage lovers.

    Now following!

    xoxo,
    Leah
    www.couturearabesque.com

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  19. Joy13 October 2011 at 08:45

    @Leah Thanks for following.
    Following you back now :)
    Happy Thursday!
    Joy x

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