December is here!

December is here! It feels like it's been here for quite a while, and already I've seen chrismas trees and lights up in the local villages. And I have to say I'm just as annoyingly prepared as they are; I have finished all my christmas shopping! Yup, you heard right!

I carefully thought about and planned what I wanted to do/make by writing a list of everyone I had to buy for. And as I had saved the money to one side and just had it sitting there, I thought why not just go ahead and get everything done!? Plus I have seen bits and bobs to buy for people that I hadn't even planned on buying for- but hey, an extra tenner and two more people get to feel my love! :)

And despite how carefully I thought about all my presents, and how much I wanted to really give something the recipients will love and enjoy (rather than those annoying christmas presents that just get put to one side) I still felt awe at the ingenuiuty of this gift gide from Design Sponge. This really is the way to make someone feel loved and special, with such huge personal touches!

Plus it is so true how much a personal touch can mean; Cara gave me the best present for my 21st last week- because part of it was something I had asked for (therefore wanted) and the other part was something that was touching, and fitted with something I already had. Plus it came with an extremely heartfelt card that brought tears to my eyes! Who could ask for more!?

Now I've just got to come up with an excuse to do one of the gifts on the Design Sponge list!

Abiento x

Lacking Inspiration

Ok- Back again! I feel like I have been so distant and boring here lately, and I have to admit that it's largely due to the fact that I've not been inspired much lately. I've been working lots, exercising lots, and then sleeping lots! But there is also a huge amount of good things coming up for me over the duration of the next season (yes people it is officially Autumn; Summer has now been and gone!). For instance, in my personal life I am starting a new course, moving into a bigger space (house or room, it's un-decided at the moment!), going on holiday with my best friend (3 times!!) and much much more. But I also have a few magazine features coming up; in Glamour and Cornwall today, along with a couple more shoots and another feature from the amazing Lou of Whimsical Wonderland Weddings! So why I am so dry in the head at the moment!?!

I have no idea, but roll on next Monday for this new course, and a creative kick up the ass!

Until then my dears, do me a couple of favours and watch this;

buy this book;

or even this app: 

listen to this;

and have a good week!

Abiento x

I wish I lived in America.... In their world

Sometimes I wish I lived in their world in America. Just the world of those lucky creative few who seem to live these wonderfully creative lives with each other. I wish.

Well two of my favourite creative Americans (who may or may not live in that lucky world) have been creative together! (Dream!!!!)


Ryan from Pacing the Panic Room (Have you ever noticed me mention that blog- lots!?) and Grace from everyone's favourite design blog; Design Sponge, have worked together to create the promotional video for the Design Sponge book that will be released in September.


Design Sponge at Home (Official Book Trailer) from The Panic Room Videos on Vimeo.

I want. Badly. And I love the video. Don't you!?

Please can someone buy me this book!? hint hint to my mother who lives on North American shores ;)

Abiento x

Design Sponge

The last of my top 5 blogs, Design Sponge is purely arty stuff. With a bit of food chucked in. A frequent poster, the lovely lady behind design sponge does not, unlike most of my favorite blogs, post about her personal life. But what she does post is pure inspiration.

She also features help for bloggers, talk about other bloggers and some great before and after shots.

If you like interior design or home furnishings, this is one to check out. If you like making things, decorating or repurposing things, then this is also for you. If you like pretty things then you will probably also like it!

If you are interested in seeing what other blogs I follow, have a look at the list on my profile.

Abiento x

P.S For copyright purposes all photos and images have been taken directly from the mentioned blog and are therefore creations of that blog and the lovely person behind it. 

Vintage Valentine

This app is such a cute way of combining traditional letter writing with modern day technology. Love.

For valentines day...... Or just to say something nice :)

Abiento x