San Francisco Bound!

Oh I am so excited! I've just sold 2 paintings and have treated myself to return tickets to San Francisco with some of the new funds! I've never been before so am literally fluttering with butterflies at the thought of stepping off the plane into this infamous city! If any of you lovely readers have been, or even live there, please share some local knowledge with me :)

Shower Me in Your Love...

Well it certainly is pouring rain here this weekend! Lucky these two birdies have such a large umbrella to keep them cozy and dry. These feathered lovelies are available as a print in my Etsy shop. To mark the launch of my new birdie collection, buy any 2 prints and get your 3rd favourite for free :)

Feel the Love...

Pretty as a peach photography by Lola's Room.

 

Hard to choose a favourite, but I adore this pic by Valerie H.

Images found at Peace Love Bella Vita.

Wish for love...

Visit Lovely Journey to see more.

Irene Suchocki's Etsy shop will leave your heart pattering and your wallet lighter :)

Love painting by Sorcha Gillett (thats me!), available in my Etsy shop.

I'm a Guest Blogger on the Etsy Ireland Blog :)

What a nice surprise! Etsy Ireland have asked me to guest blog and introduce myself and my painted ladies on their great blog. Pop over and have a peek, theres over 80 talented Irish crafters, whose divine work you can sift through over a nice cup of tea. Leave  a comment on their blog and you might just win a print ;)

Win one of my Lovely Lady Prints :)

To celebrate all my recent painting sales I have decided to do a print giveaway. All prints are printed on archival quality paper, signed by moi, and will last for many years to come. All you have to do to win your favourite print (it is more fun if you can choose your own) is make sure you are a follower of the blog and leave a comment saying which print is your favourite. Clicking on any of the links will take you to my shop, where there are many more to choose from. Good luck :)

Molly 

 

Marla

 

Clodagh

                                         Conor Kissed Chloe

                                         Sinead

                                           Clementine

                                             Daisy Daydreams

                                             Fall's First Kiss

  Home Sweet Home,  A thoughtful house-warming gift for a friend's new house :)

A Design Day in Dublin

Home Sweet Home couldn't be any closer to the truth. I love going back to Dublin and seeing all the new up and coming galleries, boutiques and eateries I'm missing out on (an excuse to have a week long binge on all three). It's been a slow process, but Powerscourt Shopping Centre is finally beginning to blossom into a must stop shopping destination. I used to sell in the Loft Market on the top floor and was frustrated at the lack of traffic coming through the building. However, now it seems that Powerscourt has an exciting new assortment of boutiques, markets and eateries to draw us inside. Rubanesque is my favourite stop for buttons, ribbons and sparkly things. Alexa is an old college friend of mine from N.C.A.D and she has done an amazing job with her newly relocated shop in Powerscourt (on the bottom floor close to the front entrance).

Downstairs in Powerscourt, I also came across Bow, a collaboration boutique with a very appealing group of fresh (yet seasoned) Irish designers. Eilis Boyle, Margaret O'Rourke (Mo Muse), Matt Doody and Wendy Crawford take it in turns to work in their shared boutique and they can often be seen powering away on the sewing machine or knitting up a storm behind the counter. In here, I fell in love with a LBD by Eilis Boyle and an over-sized enamel and metal owl necklace by Paul and Joe.

 

I had been yearning to visit Covet as soon as I heard about it. "The Borrowers Boudoir" as they call it themselves, it is a treasure trove of designer dresses and accessories. Not only contemporary dresses, but exquisite vintage designer pieces, dripping with sequins, ornate beading and wispy antique lace. Covet also stock hats and head accessories by up and coming Irish milliner Sarah McGahon. Prices are very reasonable for a three day rental and there are on-hand fashion designers there to guide you and style you. Any future weddings coming up? I know where I'll be renting... how often does a girl get to wear a real deal Alexander Mc Queen dress?!

The Loft Market is open Friday and Sunday 12-6pm and on Saturdays 11-6pm. There are lots of lovely sellers to meet and you can browse their wares as a d.j serenades you with some live tunes.

Then it's back downstairs to the Cupcakes stand by The Sugar Loaf Bakery. Instant sugar hit (go on, Covet has an alteration service...just let the dresses out!) They do special function orders like weddings and hen parties... imagine a cupcake mountain for a wedding cake :)

And now for a bit of culture! The Talbot Gallery has a beautiful exhibition on at the moment featuring the work of Anne Hendrick a multi-talented and prolific Irish artist. Her work shows here until the 16th of November and is definitely worth a peek. Roisin, the very friendly girl working at the gallery,  knew her stuff and was able to give me a consise background on the artist and her work.

And now I'm home to France, broke, full and inspired :) Feel free to inform me of your favourite Dublin spots!

Clementine Comes to Life.... click here to watch a three minute movie of an artist at work (thats me) :)

Heart Full of Wine...

It's funny how sometimes your days develop a colour theme. The Boyfriend woke me up with a yummy raspberry smoothie, when I biked down to La Centre Ville for a boulangerie breakfast I passed by all the irresistible flower shops with raspberry and burgundy peonies trying to lure me. They won, 30 minutes later my little basket is bursting with petals and pastries and I am a happy girl. I can't share my raspberry and strawberry tarts with you but maybe you'll enjoy today's tasty selection of treats just as much... bon apetit!

Irish photographer Johnny McMillan's photography celebrates the natural beauty of women. He takes simple photographs, bursting with light and ease and always allows the subjects persona to shine through. Perfect poses, Contemporary composition and Irish Fashion... whats not to like.

Is it too soon to be shopping for Christmas party dresses? Okay okay I know the answer, but I'm bookmarking favourites in Sarah Seven's  Etsy shop regardless!

Inspired by french boudoir babes, Marla is a large mixed media textile piece. Her dewy skin is painted in soft acrylic tones of porcelin and peach and her delicate features have been hand stitched in embroidery threads. Her hair is appliqued in midnight black leather, Her french knickers have been hand stitched from antique coral lace and all the folds in her silk scarf have been hand stitched into place. See more Sorcha Gillett originals on my website.

Get ready to strut like a peacock in Anja Jane's stunning screen-printed silk scarves. Her silk lovelies are available to buy online here.

Daydream those lazy afternoons away on probably the prettiest sofa in the whole world. As well as an alladin's cave of wonders of a store, Squint also offer a bespoke service where you can mix 'n' match their English Damasks and contemporary fabrics to your hearts content.

Pick your own WWII era style prints from Cut and Paste's Etsy shop. They come in a wide variety of contemporary colours so there is a shade to suit every home.

Local boulangerie gets me every time! Fancy a little nibble?