5 THINGS ON MY DESK

Okay I have to admit something. This post was going to be a full-blown desk tour right? BUT the lighting was really bad the day I took the photos, that it just didn’t do my creative space any justice. I wanted to show it off the best light ya’ know? Never defeated, I have still managed to post something related to my doodle abode.

Here are five of the many random items I have lying/pinned/stuck/placed around my desk. They are items that inspire, look groovy or just simply make me smile. As I cherish odd bits-and-bobs in general, don’t hesitate to share your loveable crap you have gathered over the years, I would love to see!

Sunday Summary No. 12

August 10th - 16th

This week has been full of many up’s and down’s, I don’t really know why but I haven’t been feeling myself these past few days. I’m sad about everything and I constantly compare myself to others. I easily let other people define my self-worth. It has to stop. Onwards and upwards!

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Nipped into town for a few bits a bobs

This cookery book I kept coming across in Ikea was designed beautifully! I couldn’t find it in store but I will be back to hunt it down

Pag against the groovy new 70’s style duvet cover I now own

Our furniture from Thailand! We have truly moved back to the UK.

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Five Funky Things

I seem to love doing things in fives, so here we go! 

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Macaron Eyeshadow

This sweet little eyeshadow is from Beauty Buffet. I love Beauty Buffet due to their quirky packaging, hence why this had to be mine. This is a lovely warm cream colour, and has so much shine to it. I have been applying this to the corners of my eyes and the centre of my lids to give them a wonderful pop! 

Lucky Cat

Yes, I know what you are thinking, why do I even have one of these. Well here's the thing, this guy is freekin adorable! I was in MBK and was drawn to this cute version of Maneki-Neko, these "Lucky Cats" are believed to bring good luck to the owner and are usually placed near the entrance of shops to bring in customers. As I do not own a shop, he has pride of place in my room, spreading luck around me.

"Flyer Design" Book

Asia Books seems to have masses of cool design books lately, so I grabbed this amazing "Flyer Design" one. Even though the book is in Japanese, this did not put me off, the images are amazing and it's bursting with brilliant executions of design. It mixes cute and creative, I love it. 

Maybelline Mini Powder

Now 7/11 has some interesting items, and in the abyss of strange 'to-go' products was this really handy "Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One" powder. It's so mini and useful. It comes with a little built-in mirror and powder pad for application. This stuff takes the shine straight off and even has SPF 25!

Tin Bowl

Another completely random purchase was this tin bowl. I got this at an Antiques Market in Bang Na and was drawn to the paint flick effect, best thing is that it was only 60p. You can never have enough receptacles! 

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And there we go, some five funky things for you to feast your eyes on!

Life tip: Stay cool & keep hydrated.

An Arty Booty

I know, I know, it's been a while since I last blogged and I am honestly so so sorry! I have been busy back in the land of Thai and due to that I have been rather occupied. But alas, without further ado here is a fairy cute art supplies haul...

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Kawaii Animal Washi Tape

I walked into Zeen Zone, and out of the corner of my wee little eye was this extremely cute washi tape! It has little teeny animal figures all over it, each doing something such as eating or the conga. As the name of the tape is in Japanese I have absolutely no idea what it is called or the brand name.

Mini Pom Pom Strings

If you have been out and about recently you will have noticed that the pom pom craze is kicking off. These little fluffy things are all over shorts and crop tops these days, thus are now widely available in craft stores. I picked up these mini pom pom strings for just over £1 and just imagine the delightful possibilities!

Bear Washi Tape

So as you can tell I am adding washi tape into my life. This thin tape is also from Zeen Zone and look how charming is is!

Square Sketch Book

These are my favourite sketchbooks, they are by a brand called 'Archimycheal' and are brilliant! They have normal paper, not watercolour so when you paint the colour does come through, but the ruggedness of these sketchbooks is why I love them. They have a solid cover and back, thus you can doodle anywhere.

Farm Yard Stickers and Tape

As an avid sticker collector I couldn't miss a chance to add to my collection. These also came with a bonus grass-like washi tape.

Blue Gridded Washi Tape

Yep. More washi tape. This one is more versatile though as it is just a nice simple pattern.

Mushroom Pattern Notebook

I have another notebook by this brand and absolutely love it. They have little square tabs in the back that you can pull out, so you don't have to tear a whole page out if you want to pass a note on. This one has teeny mushys all over it, anything with plants, I'll have it.

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I hope you enjoyed my little haul, and sorry for the vast amount of washi tape!

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Mini Antiques Haul

  
                                                                                  

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Today I decided to explore the local area and came across a really teeny tiny antiques shop. It was filled with no end of little treasures and I spotted some stuff that I had been searching around for. Honestly there was so much stuff crammed into such a small area; it felt like a mission to try and dig through a box of small tins and baskets of glass jars! Here is a small post on what I decided to buy in the charming shop, enjoy!

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2 x 35mm Film Cameras

Franka NX-40

This is the first camera I spotted in the pile of old and unused film cameras. Its a Franka NX-40; a brand I had never heard of before, and nor has the internet it seems. It has a cheap plastic body, no flash (but you can buy one for it and pop it on top), simple aperture settings and it seems pretty easy to use! To me it looks and feels like it is in full working condition, the back comes off nicely, and a 35mm film is required, which is great as its the cheapest and easiest type of film to develop! 

Prinz Pilot E

Now this camera feels much more weighty and a tad more upscale to the Franka. This is probably due to it having a metal body and a few more parts to it. This is a Prinz Pilot E; a brand I also haven't heard of. The reason I bought this one was because the film advance lever reminded me of the one in the movie - We'll Take Manhattan; a film about the relationship between model Jean Shrimpton and Photographer David Bailey. This camera is a bit more complicated to use due to there being quiet a few settings on the lens, which, as a novice to the film camera front, is confusing to me. After a few tries with the camera I believe I will begin to understand its ways, after all, analogue photography is very hit and miss! 

Also check out the groovy pleather case that came with the Prinz! I found the name and address of the previous owner of the camera written inside, which makes you wonder where the person is now and why did they give away the camera? Ahh, nostalgia.

Upper-Side view of the 2 camera

3 x Tins 

I have been looking for some old rusty tins for a while now and as soon as I spotted these I needed them in my life! The red tin I had to purchase because I have an another small round tin of the same brand, which I bought about a year ago in Bangkok! Coincidence??? 

The tins are:

• Cravena Tobacco 
• Altoids Peppermints
• Allenburys Pastilles

The 2 small tins are prefect for storing safety pins and charcoal for my arting! 

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As I said It was a small haul but I hope you found some of it interesting, and even useful on the camera front! Speaking of film cameras, I am a novice to the whole notion but I really enjoy analogue photography due to its aspect of the unknown. I love the thrill of such a humble thing; the result of serendipity. If any of you reading are avid photographers and love to shoot with film please comment or get in touch, I would love some hints and tips! I have a Lomography account where I upload my Diana and Pop9 photos, so feel free to have a peek: x

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