ON HIATUS

Hello all, I'm taking a break from blogging whilst my work hours level out (having two jobs is quite the juggling act!). This is not the end of Magpie Reflex so please keep the submissions coming! I will be back in a couple of months, see you soon!

KATIE VERNON: 2013 SEASON CALENDAR

I've got my eye on this gorgeous 2013 Season Wall Calendar by the very talented Katie Vernon (take note, Santa!).

This would make such a great Christmas present, you can buy one from her Etsy shop here. 

I've got more from Katie to show you soon, so keep your eyes peeled!

DAVID FLECK

I'm really pleased to finally be sharing these with you. I keep seeing David Fleck's work popping up all over the place and am yet to see a piece that I don't find charming and absorbing. A self confessed architecture enthusiast, his work has a sculptural quality that really sucks you in. I could spend ages looking at all the details.

Baucis

Fennel

Fragile

Kedesh

Voyages Over Edinburgh

I am particularly keen on Baucis and Voyages Over Edinburgh - the use of colour is right up my street. Prints of these will be going on my wishlist for sure!

ANNA VICTORIA

I'm back! After a long absence starting two new jobs and trying to resolve technical issues (broken laptops, no internet access and so on...) I have some really fantastic things to share with you, starting with these lovely beautifully designed products from Cornish family run business Anna Victoria.

Bone China Mugs, from left to right: fish flock, john dory, lovehearts, birdie song

Bone China Mugs

Big Fish Tea Towel

Big Fish Tea Towel

These cute designs appeal to my great love of the seaside, pattern and a muted colour palette. Working from a small fishing village near Truro, Cornwall, Anna's work exudes vintage chic with a modern edge. I love it!

(Stockists include: Vinegar Hill, Rick Stein gift shop, McLaggan Smith Mugs. Some products available through the Anna Victoria website.)

TREASURES 04. SHELLS

I'm a real seaside person so, naturally, I love shells. Here are a few shell inspired accessories that have triggered my inner magpie recently.

This art deco style Beaded Shell Headband by Bethany Lorelle (previously feature on Magpie Reflex here) is so classy.

I am loving this Vintage Shells Compass Print by Chris Brown at Art of the Page.

How cute is this Vintage Shell Belt by Diament Designs?! I want!

I'm usually much more in to jewellery that is quite plain, but I think this Paua Ablone Shell Gold Pendant from Lee's Earring Boutique would look stunning on a long gold chain against a simple black dress.

OLEG OPRISCO

If you haven't seen Oleg Oprisco's photography by now - where have you been? This super talented, Kiev based photographer creates such a surreal, other-worldly atmosphere in his work. Just beautiful. So, I've selected a few of my favorites for your viewing pleasure below.

Sweet Home

I Lead

Muse

Wind

Words of Love

ELIZABETH OLWEN

Time for some catching up! I've been away camping with my family this week (lots of fun, despite constant wasp attacks!) hence the net silence but I'm back and have some wonderful things lined up to show you.

Surface designer Elizabeth Olwen’s patterns are stunning. Ranging from simple and elegant to bold and edgy, I loved looking through her portfolio and just had to share some of her work with you. Below are some selections of my favorite designs from my favorite collections, but be sure to head over to her website and check out the rest for yourself, there are so many I couldn't possibly share them all here!

Organic Geos Collection

1950s Florals Collection

(I would absolutely love a tea dress with the above print! Don't you think that would be gorgeous!?)

Modern Tribal Collection