A collaboration: Mother Mountain Herbals and The Radder

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I was so excited when I saw a little sneak peak of Stina from Mother Mountain Herbals and Sherise  from The Radder were joining forces to create limited edition set. I have been a big fan of both ladies and their work for a while so a collaboration is very exciting!!! I was even more excited when Stina and Sherise agreed for Moon to Moon to get the exclusive sneak peak coverage to share with you guys before they go on sale tonight , in time for the Harvest Full Moon.....

So I asked Stina to tell Moon to Moon a little bit more about the collaboration and their inspiration.....

"Like a lot of women I know, Sherise and I met on Instagram. It's been a great platform for making friends near and far. Initially we really connected with each other's aesthetic, but then became email buddies. She was posting some of her ceramics under the hashtag #softsunsets and I fell in love with her work. I asked if she wanted to do a collaboration with me for some new products I'm launching, so she created the little mask mixing dishes. We haven't discussed making more sets yet, but that could definitely be a possibility! I think it would be fun to do something seasonally."

So, what does the set include ?...

A collaborative skin care set to delight the senses. Includes Lavender Milk Mask, Beltane Facial Nectar, and 1 gorgeous handmade ceramic dish by Sherise Lee of The Radder.

LAVENDER MILK MASK
A brand spanking new MMH product! Skin softening coconut milk comes together with soothing lavender flower powder for an exquisitely rich and moisturizing botanical face mask. A touch of hand foraged violet leaf and USA made bentonite clay make this a wonderfully gentle tonic for skin that needs a bit of TLC. This is a hydrating mask that is suitable for all skin types. Essential Oil Free. 2oz glass jar. 

Ingredients: Coconut Milk Powder, Organic Lavender Flower Powder, Hand-foraged Violet Leaf Powder, Florida homegrown Butterfly Flower Powder, USA made bentonite clay. 

BELTANE FACIAL NECTAR
An energetic and skin softening toning mist inspired by the celebration of love, abundance, and the flowering of life. Homegrown hibiscus, marshmallow root, chamomile flowers, and artisan distilled rose hydrosol swirl together in a joyful expression of renewed life. Featuring One Willow Apothecaries' Daffodil Flower essence to help banish dark thoughts, balance the emotions, and to invite the sweet weightlessness of joyful living. Mist your face after cleansing or anytime you need skin and energetic refreshment. Essential Oil free. 2 oz glass atomizer bottle. 

THE RADDER MASK MIXING DISH
A gorgeous hand forged ceramic dish crafted by Sherise Lee of The Radder. Glazed with beautiful soft pink, blue-violet, and milky washes of white. Perfect for mixing masks or displaying tiny trinkets and jewelry.

These stunning kits are going live this evening but are super limited to 4 so be quick !!!! 

Etsy Focus: Linen Bedding...

Linen Bedding on Etsy :Linen Tales In Bed

Softened Linen Pillow case : House of Balthic Linen Etsy

I don't know where my obsession with Linen sheets has come from but aren't they just divine? Linen is the perfect material for bedding, it is soft, quick to dry (an essential in the winter for those of us without tumble dryers) and there is no point Ironing it..... it will always be nice and creased :)

The three companies that I am most impressed with on Etsy are : Moo Shop, House of Baltic Linen and Linen Tales in Bed. All three companies are small in size, offering handmade quality items, at prices that match or cheaper than the high street mass produced versions

Linen Duvet cover and Sham set Moo Shop on Etsy

Current Obsession: Plant Anatomy by Rachel Notofsky

Plant Anatomy Prints by Rachel Ignotofsky

These Plant Anatomy pictures by Rachel Notofsky have been floating around Pinterest and Tumblr for a while. Although all three are beautiful the Anatomy of the Flower is probably my favorite. I just love the colours! These would look so pretty framed in my Dining Room....

To view more of Rachel's work , inducing Human cell prints visit her Etsy Shop

Anatomy of a Flower by Rachel Notofsky

Current Obsession: Sea Creatures from Big Stuffed

Small Octopus from Big Stuffed

When I say current obsession, I really mean Current obsession! These sea creatures from Big Stuffed are just gorgeous arent they? They are the creations of Paris based designer Dana Maskat, a former stylist from Tel Aviv.

My personal favorite is the huge over sized Octopus and would love one of these beauties for little Alex..... we shall have to see what Santa brings :)

Dana at work on her handmade Sea Creatures: Imgae credit from L'instant Parisien

TW Workshops...Tracey Wilkinson Ceramics..

Sadly for me, but thankfully for my bank balance, I discovered Tracey Wilkinson's beautiful ceramics just as I found out I was pregnant, ie had to start budgeting myself! Part Potter and part Sculptress, Tracey creates these beautiful pieces that are a mix between ceramic and woven materials.... I am obsessed!!

To see more of her beautiful work visit her website here!!

The Anatomy of a flower... Rachel Ignotofsky Design

The Anatomy of A Flower... Available at Rachel Ignotofsky on Etsy

I love this print from Rachel Ignotofsky on etsy. Such a beautiful image and I love the colours used. To purchase this or browse through her other prints Visit her Etsy store here

Etsy Focus.... Second Chance Ceramics

Baby Sloth Tea Cup Via Second Chance Ceramics on Etsy

I am totally in Love with this Baby Sloth Tea cup from Etsy Shop Second Chance Ceramics. I was going to wait until they had more in the shop before posting it, but it so cute I just had to.

They have plenty of other beautiful piece in their Etsy shop including an awesome Arsneic Teapot... but I am holding out for one of these :)

Etsy Focus... Kitchen Medicine and Moon Cycle Charts from Chelsea Grange Art

Kitchen Medicine Poster, from Chelsea Grange Art on Etsy

The Kitchen Medicine poster (measures 13x19 inches) is a collaboration between community herbalist, Brittany Nickerson of Thyme Herbal  and artist/illustrator Chelsea Granger. This poster is part of our Everyday Living which came from the desire to make beautiful and informative teaching and reference tools for the home. The Kitchen Medicine poster is a place to learn about the medicinal qualities and uses of a few common herbs that can be found in lots of kitchens, gardens and supermarkets. 
;The 10 Herbs illustrated on this poster are: Basil, Dill, Rosemary, Oregano, Parsley, Mint, Cilantro, Thyme, Sage and Tarragon!
The accessibility of these herbs is exciting and magical, potentially even shifting how we see the world- when we can begin to see and use common herbs as medicine we begin to take health and healing into our own hands, homes and communities. We hope this poster can be a helpful tool and also inspire curiosity and a sense of wonder and awe from the plants growing all around us. This is folk medicine- full of magic and wonder and possibility, it is about reconnecting with old wisdom so that we may better take care of ourselves, each other, and the land we live on.

2014 Moon Calender

Our 2014 Moon Calendar (measures 9"x24" inches) is inspired by the night sky and the giant magic moon above. The phases of the moon are integrally connected to process and ritual. Like the phases of the moon, our lives are full of patterns and cycles. An awareness of the moon’s phases allows us to embody this cycle of birth, rebirth and decay in our daily lives. The 2014 Moon Calendar includes information and lore written by community herbalist Brittany Nickerson of Thyme Herbal about the different phases of the moon and how to support and honor one’s process throughout these changing phases. 

Etsy Focus... Macrame Wall hangings from Slow Down Productions..

Etsy Focus: Beautiful Bohemian Macrame Wall and Window Hanging

Macrame Hanging Planter

These beautiful handmade Macramé goodies are made by Rachel from Independent etsy shop Slow Down Productions. I love the Macramé wall hanging, and living on a busy road love the idea of hanging it in the window to blot out the passing traffic, much prettier than the great British Lace curtain!

Etsy Focus...Jungalow Prism Planters...

Jungalow Prism Planters

I have a bit of a thing for these beautiful Jungalow Prism Planters designed by Interior Designer and my blogger buddy Justina Blakeney. They are made by the husband and wife team behind weareMFEO etsy shop, who also happen to make the most beautiful geometric Mirrors.

Geometric Mirrors from weareMFO on etsy

Etsy Focus.... Stone and Violet

Moon Phase large Crystal and Mineral collection in Handmade shelf: Stone and Violet on Etsy

Mountain Wood Shelf with Crystal and Mineral Collection

crystal and mineral instant collection in handmade wood triangle box

Crystal and Mineral Hexagon wooden shelf from Stone and Violet on etsy

These beautiful little shelves are handmade by Lauren Gray, owner of Etsy store Stone and Violet. Aren't they gorgeous? I would love one of these on my wall. These beautiful pieces sell out fast but Lauren does do custom pieces so get over to Stone and Violet and check out her current beauties for sale...

Jewelled Skulls from Child of Wild

Child Of Wild, handmade Jewelled Skull: Daisy Buchanan with 1930's beading trim

Child of Wild: Opus Postumum Skull

Indian nights Cow Skull

Like a Rolling Stone: Cow Skull from Child of Wild

Aren't these skulls great? they are all hand made by the talented Child of Wild. One of these macabre beauties would look awesome at the top of my stairs or over a fire place. 

In their own words... 

 "pieces are heavily researched and inspired from historical art movements and cultural rituals and ideals. We believe that these pieces should have relevance in the world and the cultures, tribes, artists that produced them should be given credit. We are very particular with who we do business with and import from and make a huge effort to buy in a way that will sustain the culture where the pieces originated"

For more information and a browse through the other beautiful objects, including this faboulous headdress, visit Child of Wild....

Shop Focus: Millie's Cheeseboards

'The Tree Climber' handcrafted camphalaurel cheeseboard

'Our Mountain' Cheeseboard

Millie's ' Light as a feather' Cheeseboard

Millie's awesome hand painted cheeseboards via Instagram

I discovered these beautiful natural cheeseboards yesterday via the fabulous Kerrie from Gypsy River and just had to share the love. The cheeseboards are all designed and hand painted by Millie Fairhill and sold in her online shop here. She sells out quickly, but does do custom orders!!! Awesome aren't they?

Etsy Focus... Salvage Audio

Reclaimed Wood Bluetooth Speakers

I first discovered this shop via Tricia and have fallen in love with these beautiful reclaimed wood Bluetooth speakers. They are handmade so all unique from etsy shop Salvage Audio... visit here

Etsy Focus....Kinska

Kinska: Wonky Mug in Red

Kinska: Dot to Dot Mugs 

Kinska Eyes ceramic succulent holder

There are so many wonderful Artists and makers on Etsy I thought I might showcasing some of my favourites. Kinska is a shop that has recently caught my eye in recent weeks. The beautiful hand crafted ceramics with little round faces are so cute.

My personal favourites are the Dot to Dot mugs above, I would love a couple of these.

Too see more Ceramics I love join me on Pinterest

Atelier Stella Ceramics

Large HandMade Ceramic Hanging plant holder by Atelier Stella Ceramics

PLate with a face

Succulent holder

I am totally in love with this beautiful pottery from Atelier Stella Pottery. So in love I have just purchased the ceramic plant holder in the top picture. Stella has only been making and selling her quirky pottery since last summer and working a full time job alongside her pottery business means pieces are limited. More of her work is due to hit etsy early March, to check out her past pottery check out her tumblr page here.

"I trained in graphic design and illustration, moving to London 8 years ago to work as a children's book illustrator. Four years ago I started doing ceramics at an evening class and totally loved it. So this summer I decided to take the first step as a ceramic artist, I bought my own kiln, did the renegade craft fair in London and after an amazing response I haven't looked back since!

I hand build and sculpt all my work from slabs and pinch pots to create one of a kind pieces that I would love in my home - and I do have a lot! I'm influenced by Swedish and Italian potters from the 50's and 60's, mixing the rustic use of patterns with the frivolity of character. 

As I have a full time job and a small kiln I only make work in small batches. Due to this reason I can't take any custom orders at present, but will add work as I make it. Apart from the small succulent pots I rarely make the same piece twice and when I do they tend to vary in size, pattern and glaze so if you like a piece grab it while you can!"