Sacred geometry: Stained Glass from Colin Adrian

Sacred Geometry Mandala

A few months ago I got to spend a whole weekend to myself whilst my son and his father went to the seaside for a few days. Not only did I get some time to relax alone (as a parent of a 3 year old this is a very rare luxury) I was also lucky enough to get a last minute cancellation spot on a stained glass mirror making workshop at Bristols Famous Folk House. You can see my little creation below.

The course was unbelievably wonderful. I had forgotten how much I loved being immersed in creative activities and quickly signed up to a stained glass window making one for this coming February.

Looking for inspiration I have come across a few wonderful artists making pieces that I would be supremely proud of, one of them is Colin Adrian, a US based artist. Although he also does a lot of beautiful colourful work I just love the above two calmer pieces.

Colin's work is available via his own website or via The Radder

My own chunky little Mirror

A Certain Vibe: Big plants and Natural Staircases

The home of Gwen and Gawie Fagan

The home of Architect Ken Mefran

Over the years that I have been blogging my tastes have changed from cluttered and cozy to light and almost sparse. I have cleaned out a lot of my clutter (although I still have a lot hidden in the loft) and tend to make choices that incorporate natural textiles and forms.  I have a tiny little 1960's house but one thing I love about it are the huge windows throughout giving it a sense of openness.... they are also great for a house plant obsessive like myself..... the one thing I can not go minimal on.

The home of: Portland Tiny home of Coralie Hews

Wooden kitchen in Coralie's Tiny Portland home

Mmmmm, there is something so soothing about a wooden cabin.......the warmth of the wood and that amazing rich smell. Okay....... so i haven't personally visited this cabin but looking at the photos I can totally smell it and feel it :)

This tiny 250 square feet cabin in Portland is the home of Coralie Hews and was found via Apartment therapy. In the sea of white interiors around at the moment this one really stood out. Coralie rents the small cabin (originally an airbnb rental) off the owner who lives in the main house, and whom she shares the main house bathroom with.

 Although the whole cabin is beautiful my favorite nook is definitely the kitchen, so simple and homely and lacking that generic sterile mass produced kitchen vibe.... the perfect kitchen to make some soup in your undies whilst dancing to a bit of Led Zep :)

To see more of this beautiful home and read the interview visit Apartment therapy here

Original article and photography by Ellie Arciaga Lillstrom