Etsy Treasures

 

Hello lovely readers! An impromptu blog post here just because I wanted to share my cute new Etsy finds.

You may have already read my prior post featuring Jemma aka Dorkface... Yes!? No? If you missed it you can catch up with this link. http://www.girlgonedreamer.co.uk/2016/06/blog-love.html

(Pretty please do have a nosey so you can read more about Jemma. She's an incredible lady!)

In that post I mentioned her gorgeous sticker range so I decided to go one further and share her lovely creations with you all.

Featured in the header photo above is just some of the designs she's created.

As a child and even into my teens I was an avid sticker collector. These days I don't collect them as such but I still love buying them to adorn everything from my notebooks to my makeup bags.

If you want to buy stickers from Dorkface's Etsy shop, just copy/paste this link https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DorkfaceShop.

 

 

My second 'must follow' Etsy shop is Martha and Hepsie. I previously shared some of their gorgeous notecards in this post...

http://www.girlgonedreamer.co.uk/2016/06/love-of-etsy-notecards.html.

I didn't know that they also made notebooks but after perusing their Instagram feed I discovered these cute designs so I got straight onto Etsy to nab a couple.

Want one too?

You can get yours by checking out this link https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/marthaandhepsie.

 

My final Etsy buy is another notebook but this time from DizzyMissJames.
I fell in love with this as soon as I spotted the pastel colours. And who can resist unicorns!? Not me! Obviously I just HAD to have one! ;)
A girl can never have too many notebooks. Especially if she's a writer!
You can check out DizzyMissJames' Etsy shop by copy/pasting this link https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DizzyMissJames.

Sorry for the tardy links today. *Hides behind hands. Either blogger or my computer is playing up. Links weren't working. At least this way you can still check out the relevant sites.

Hope the week is treating you all kindly. Until weekend...

Lots of love xxx

Next Nail Polish

 





Whenever I want to feel a little more glam and girly, my go to quick fix is nail polish!

It doesn't cost the earth and as soon as I've applied a sparkly polish I find myself throwing my hands around in grand gesture not totally unlike Adele - ahem... :)

What can I say? There's something about pretty nails that makes me feel that bit better about myself.

The gorgeous colours featured here actually belong to my friend Lauren. From good old favourite Next they cost £4 each or you can grab 3 for the price of 2!

 

 

 

 

 

 

For maximum impact, first apply Naked 01. Once dry, apply the Rose Gold Glitz. Both are hard wearing so hopefully will last the week without chipping. Now all I need is for my nails to grow! Which are your favourite nail polishes?

Until next time... xxx

 

 

 

 



 



Love of Etsy notecards

I stumbled across Etsy only recently. Before that I was totally that girl that looked blank at every mention of Etsy/Snapchat/Pinterest etc. And although I haven't mastered the latter two yet (give it time) Etsy is now one of many constant open tabs on my phone so I can browse at will.

I must have spent my life living under a rock to have missed this little gem of a website. What makes it even more marvellous is that so many of the items are home/handmade.

I'm a huge advocate of supporting local and smaller businesses so naturally I decided to make a few purchases. I opted to go with these notecards because they were so unique and pretty. They look right at home with all my other inspirational bits and bobs although my brother and nephew have put dibs on a couple!

Here are my favourites... Are you an avid Etsy shopper too? Do let me know which have been your favourite purchases! xxx




WWW.CJDESIGNSPAPER.COM

CJDESIGNSPAPER is based in Leeds.

'Luxury Card And Stationery For The Style Conscious.'

Click HERE to visit Catherine's Etsy shop.

WWW.VERALALUNE.COM

VeraLaLune is based in Burnham.

'Stylish and funny greeting cards for all occasions.'

Click HERE to visit Rebecca's Etsy shop.



www.foxandvelvet.com

FoxAndVelvet are based in Liverpool.

'Mid Century Modern Illustrated Prints And Cards.'

Click HERE to visit their Etsy shop.



WWW.VERALALUNE.COM

 As above.



www.marthaandhepsie.com

martha and hepsie are based in Sheffield.

I'd describe their designs as quirky, quaint and unique.

Click HERE to visit their Etsy shop.

Blog Love

 

I think it's nice to spread a bit of blog love around so today I'm sharing with you my recent favourite blog reads. If you've been following me for a while then you know even before you scroll down this page that Dorkface and Hello Miss Jordan are gonna be featured ha ha! If you don't already follow these girls, then go do it now. They consistently produce amazing blog posts and photos. Forget Zoella. It's all about these two for me. Happy reading. Happy Sunday! xxx

'Thank You' by

Jemma is the brains and talent behind blog 'Dorkface' and also the growing bloggers community 'GirlGang.' Click HERE for more info or to join for free. The caption on her Instagram account reads 'Colourful blogger/illustrator hoping to inspire.' Well you can certainly see for yourself just how much colour this lady injects into everything she does. But in terms of inspiring? I can honestly say that Jemma continues to motivate and inspire me EVERY single day. It's no easy feat making a decision to work freelance full time and yet she's doing it. Bloomin' brilliantly too if you ask me! Not only that but she seems to have her hand in every pie going. Pop along to her Etsy shop and you can even get stickers designed by the lady herself! I got some in the mail the other day and the girls at work were all cooing over them. One other thing to note about Jemma's blog, she knows how to keep it real. Which is what blogging is meant to be about right? An honest sometimes raw account of every day life. Jemma ticks all the boxes with Dorkface. Click HERE to be redirected to Jemma's website. And if you want to check out or even buy some of her cute stickers just click right HERE! :)

Other favourite reads from Dorkface... 9 Easy Ways To Support Your Favourite Bloggers, 2016 Blog Goals Update, I'm Making Stickers, The Guilt I Carry, Help Me I Need To See The World, 50 Thoughts This Week, Five Things I've Learned About Relationships, Struggling A Little, 2 Years Blogging Giveaway... Ok you get the gist. They're all pretty awesome!

Take a glance at the photos below from Jemma's Instagram account (click HERE for more) and you'll instantly see what the attraction is. Always cheerful and full of colour. Puts mine to shame. No I'm not jealous. Really. Well ok, maybe a teensy bit. But I heart this girl BIG time and consider her to be a friend. She's been nothing but lovely and supportive and sorry to get all mushy here but I just feel lucky to know her even a little bit. I can see her doing great things in the future with both her blog and illustration career! Time will tell just how so...

 

'Washed in Happiness' by



Meet Jordan. Real life Disney Princess. No really. You ought to see her Instagram pics!! I've shared some below. It has to be said that I am slightly in awe of this lady. She is incredibly talented and beautiful to boot. The competitive side in me says that there should be a smidge of jealousy, but instead I find myself just adoring her and willing her to succeed in everything she does. Jordan's posts are always just so 'readable' (for want of a better word) and the fashion photos look like they've been styled by a professional. I lust after most of her outfits and damn if I could look just half as good as her then I'd be one happy bunny! The other thing that gets me is just how nice she is! Like REALLY nice. She'll always take time out of her busy schedule to reply to an email or message. Yup. Jordan is a star in the making alright. Watch this space...

Other favourite reads from Hello Miss Jordan... The Misunderstood Curse of Shyness, The Rapunzel Ring, Fields of Gold, A Goodbye to Brighton, Where Have I Been, Summer Styling with New Look. So basically every post! :) Click HERE to be redirected to Jordan's website.

Photos like THESE are why you should go follow Jordan's Instagram account. Click HERE to see more!

*All photos taken from respective blogs and Instagram accounts except header image which is my own. Lipstick stickers from Dorkface Etsy shop.

Catch Up...

I have a confession. I am a terrible blogger. I've only just realised how long it's been since my last post. I really have no excuse other than that I've been busy doing other things, for instance my novel which btw is coming along nicely. In fact straight after I upload this I'll be back to typing up my indecipherable scribblings from this last week. In all honesty I've been so wrapped up in the world of Emily (my main character) that I've not wanted to work on anything else. One day it'll be finished and I can't wait to share it with all of you.

This is more of a catch up post I suppose. Just to let you know that I am still lurking lol. And I promise to try upload more frequently. I decided that while I am catching you lovelies up, I may as well share some of my favourites from this last two weeks.

I love my magazines. I don't spend half as much money on them as I once did but I still have a few staple monthly reads.

Writing Magazine is a MUST for any writers, aspiring or published. Filled with helpful advice, and competitions to hone your skills. At £4.10 it is on the pricey side but I don't have many vices so I can justify this one!

Vogue is not one I'd usually buy to be honest. I find it's just crammed with adverts. But... I bought the June issue at £3.99 purely because one of my favourite ladies was on the cover. Hello to the Duchess of Cambridge! Are there any other Kate fans out there? This issue was still filled with loads of adverts but I also found myself being inspired by the skilled photography featured.

I subscribe to Love From... and I suppose yes you could say I'm biased because I write the Let's Talk column but I DO so love this little publication. It's just different from anything else on the market. I love that we include fresh new talent and that we don't conform to the 'style' of other traditional glossy magazines. The birthday issue is no exception. In fact I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's the best issue yet. LF's first birthday also sees the re-launch. As such if you order currently, you'll get it for free! Featuring informative articles, helpful tips, inspirational pull outs, recipes for cheesecake and of course an interview with the founder/editor Florence! Try it for size and let me know what you think! Click HERE to visit the LF website and to order your free copy.

Last but not least I want to mention the new book I bought just yesterday by Paige Toon, 'The One We Fell In Love With.' I began this last night and ended staying up rather late as I got drawn into the story of three beautiful women (identical triplets) and their love for one man, Angus. I don't want to spoil the story for any of you but it's an easy going read, perfect for de-stressing after a hard day. Plus who doesn't love a bit of romance? As a paperback format it's a standard £7.99 but you can usually pick it up cheaper online or in the supermarkets. If you click HERE you'll be redirected to Paige's website.

Well it's been rather nice doing this post. I forgot how much I loved blogging! Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and I'll catch you soon... xxx