Hello, friends!

Well, that was a lovely few weeks off! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Years Eve!!

A few weeks ago, I signed up for Lillyella’s Secret Santa gift exchange.

All of our mail has been delayed for a while now due to our strange weather, so I wasn’t expecting it to arrive before Christmas. But that is just fine with me, I like to drag out gift giving as long as possible. In fact, I’m still waiting on a few things the husband ordered for me from Etsy. That’s the only clue he gave me and it’s killin’ me. I have like 40 pages of favourites over there, so the suspense is almost too much.

Anyways, oh yes, from my secret santa I received the most comfy, squishy hand knitted cowl in easily one of my most favourite colours.

It’s just perfect. So me.

My secret santa is well, a secret, so I can’t tell you where it’s from, but I’m in love with it. Yes, it is possible to be in love with a cowl.

It is made with lovely Madelinetosh Hand Dyed Yarns and I swear it’s the softest thing I’ve ever had around my neck.

I haven’t heard yet if my recipient has received their gift from me. I had hoped they would get it before Christmas, but alas, that is out of my hands.

I love secret gift exchanges with perfect strangers. Don’t you?

… this woven stainless steel jewellery line from the socially responsible Australian duo Polli.

Lookie what I got in the post today!

- Hello Squirrel Folded Note Cards -

- Curry Blossom Note Card Set -

- Personalized Initial Stationery Set w/Linen Folio -

They all come from the beautifully talented Stacy at

Inkspot Workshop

Now I’m all set to catch up on my correspondence!

Hand Stitched Textile Jewellery Treats by teasemade

Just darling.

Look what arrived in the post today!

LET IT GO - 5 x 7 - Typographic Print

Little Home - 8 x 10 - Illustration Print

I heart them so. I can’t wait to go put ’em up!

You can get your own at NanLawson.etsy.com

I’m still trying to get my office/studio/craft room/spare room together. I know, still??

I found all of these lovely items on Etsy and I wish to make them all mine!

– Rustic Drawer from finding fabulous

– Wall Hanging Cuckoo Clock from Decoy Lab

– Vintage Desk Lamp from InBloomFinds

– Textured Floral Print Sketchbook from Grace’s Grab Bag

– Sunset Acrylic and Chrome Ballpoint Pen from PenRush

– Wide Orange/Green Hallway Blinds from Susan Deco

– Contemplation Fine Art Print from Studio Marlene

– Vintage Staples from The Turnip Truck

– Orange Graph Memo Board from ekohdesign