So cute!

So cuuuute!!!! I just came across CatnipStudioToo on Etsy and I immdediately fell in love for these animal tags. Aren't they adorable?!

Work in progress!

The past days, I've been cutting fabric, ironing, sewing, sewing, sewing and ironing again... I have some new fabrics coming up, hopefully by Monday or Tuesday.
I start feeling stressed about the Winter fair: only two weeks and half left! And still haven't prepared anything for the display... I've been busy making new care labels and business cards (was running out of the previous bunch) and ordering some packaging material. I should receive everything by the end of next week, so I hope to be able to spend some time scouting antique markets for trays/boxes and fabric to lay on my stand.
I've seen this adorable vintage apple tray on etsy, but it would ship from Canada and unfortunately Canadian post office has prohibitive fares to Europe. It would have been perfect to display my earrings and brooches.

Cute advent calendars!

thymbyldesigns

Roger la Borde

Shop update in Black & White

Ta-daa! As promised, here are my new designs in black & white!!! I think that my favourites are the last two on the right column...

Black and White: sweet or mysterious?

I don't know if it is because it is Friday the 13th today but I felt inspired by black and white. I am usually naturally drawn by colour as perhaps the combination of black and white evokes seriousness, mystery, cold thrillers from the 50's or even creepiness for me. However I found some really pretty fabrics in those two shades and as I was finishing making them into purses I thought I'd search Etsy for some nice black and white finds. And for my great delight I found some really cute items and some other rather mysterious... I am definitely reconciled with Black'n'White!
What about you, what does this colour combination evokes you?

1. jenniferloiselle

2. olivedear

3. RUBYrecycled

4. indigenousart

5. CrowBiz

6. supayana

7. handnshadow

8. takeoffyourclothes

9. takeoffyourclothes

10. yannpendaries

11. Olive

12. ellemoss

My first winter fair!

I am going to participate to the Bentley Priory winter fair in Stanmore, North London on the 5th December. It is home to the Battle of Britain so the organisers planned some guided tours as well.
I am happy but a bit scared at the same time as this is a first time for me... I have a bit more than three weeks now to get ready, which means a lot of sewing for me! I think I will make more of my little brooches, earrings and barrettes as they compliment my bags but are much cheaper, perfect for little holiday gifts.

Candystore Collective

I recently discovered online shop Candystore Collective based in San Francisco, and sell home goods, jewellery, accessories and clothing crafted by independent designers.
Here is a pick of my favourites.

Tiered ruffled skirt by built by wendy

Buffalo check summer dress by dear creatures

Cut patent flats by f-troupe

Vintage rose earrings by Cara Lyndon

Sequins bib necklace by Shana Astrachen

Starbust square print pillows by Sharon Spain

Tea cup and saucer by kuhn keramik

Pretty recycling

Found while browsing desiretoinspire, a blog I've recently discovered.

I love those recycling frames from Matteriashop. The only thing is to find such pretty paper bags!

A Giveaway

I'm doing my first giveaway! Yeah!

Roxy is organising it in her lovely blog, Roxy Shops.
To enter, just comment on your favorite item from my shop in her blog and be sure to leave your email address as well. To get an extra entry, become a fan on bagatelles&co Facebook page .
The contest is open until November 30th.

Vibrant tones for a colourful November!

I have always found November to be a particularly sad month. It is when the Cold really starts to kick in and when we are still not use to be dark at 4pm... So here is a warm selection to cheer you up this November!

1. Magnets by rafya

2. Hat by yokoo

3. Vintage sailboats by SweetLoveVintage

4. Acrylic cowl by  SoftSpoken 

5. Felted soap by persnicketypelican

6. Vintage rhinestone eyeglasses by Vintage50sEyewear

7. Vintage Olivetti typewriter by MODERA

8. Double dipper by redhotpottery

9. Vintage game paper pack by foundpaperco

10. Wobbly plates by atelierBB

11. Felt hair pin brooch by siiri

12. Watercolor painting by lauratrevey