My Stylish Adventure

Hi there, Im back after my little adventure in Edinburgh and pretty smitten I can tell you! I fell in love with  its beautiful architecture, stunning skylines and scottish charm! I was thrilled by Edinburgh eclectic mix of Italian ice-cream, Neplalese restaurants, Sherlock holmes quaint gentility and its highland eccentricity.Edinburgh is a wonderful place to visit, dubbed by many as little Venice for its designer shops! If your the type of gal who loves to mingle amongst the contempory and the traditional, this is just the place for you.Cosy and sophisticated are words that spring to mind!

Edinburgh Castle,so romantic!

Jenners a shopping centre, believe it or not, you could be in Venice!

One of edwardian rooms at the George Hotel where we stayed, so elegant.

Our Room In The Hotel

My favourite shop Jack Wills, you must pop in if you visit Edinburgh, features quirkey eccentric and fun pieces, superbly tailored, like this tartan blazer and these pretty tartan panties or this evening dress with stiff charcoal netting and huge bow! charming!Here are a few favourites to give you a feel.

Hope you enjoyed the delicously sweet pink and blue candy stripe that adorn all their traditional range,like this cute tin box of sticking plasters! Here are a couple of photos of the famous Usher Hall, that we visited when we went to see a classical Rachmaninov concert together.Check out, the blend of the old and new, the light feature below stretches almost from floor to ceiling, stunning! With the spiral staircase snaking around the shaft of light, Edinburgh designers are not afraid to mix things up a little!!

Great to be back! But I have left a teensy piece of my heart back there and I just know I will return! Sharon xx

Sugar Plum Fairy Plays Dress Up With Laura Of Bright, Bold, Beautiful!

I just adore it when a blog like Bright, Bold, Beautiful inspires me, Lauras blog stands for all that I believe in, in the world of fashion and design, bright colours and pattern invigorate and show confidence. Bright has subtle tones too!I like simple designs with clever cutting that have real impact! So when Laura asked me if I would like to showcase some of her beautiful water colours I was delighted!!I admit Laura did lead me a little down the sugar plum fairy path(top design by Susan Beebe), but who can blame me!! Her water colours are sooo frothy, sherbet magic, and after all, it is nearly Christmas!

 sWISHY sWIRLY -Girly Girl water colours by Laura of Bright, Bold Beautiful

frothy, frilly, flounces, blue fairy written all over it!

Something for that special evening out perhaps? Inky blue inspiration,I had fun coming up with accessory ideas!! x

Ink blue Silk So Elegant!

Thats better a little plush velvet vintage midnight blue bag always helps!

yOU mUST hAVE sOME bAUBLES tO eNSURE yOUR pARTy gOES wITH A sWING ,cHECK oUT thESE gEORGEOUS cOASTERS by Laura! x

Im  away now, for four days holiday, to bonny Scotland, see you all soon, many thanks for all your comments look forward to visiting your blogs on my return.Have a lovely weekend. Sxxx 

From Humble Beginings Comes A Shoe With Mighty Heritage & Huge Appeal!

I love wooden heels and bought my first pair of Lancashire clogs fifteen years ago and wore them with evening wear not as a casual look believe it or not! Im so excited by the way that the clog has morphed from its humble beginings (traditionaly worn by cotton mill workers in Lancashire) into a much more glamorous take on clog wear, as this collection from over at Savvy Girl illustrates so beautifully!

Snow queen magic, crackling log fires, soft shawls, pine trees and christmas clogs stuffed with presents.

 I walked as if in a fairytale

A labour of love

A fairytale castle for two love birds?

Loose Yourself in a magical moment x

Meet the 5th and Finale Guest Blogger Of The Week Michelle From Enchanted Inspirations!

My 5th and finale guest blogger to end this week of celebrations and thanks to all of you Fabulous Followers is Michelle from Enchanted Inspirations (please scroll down to find her post) she is such a creative force and I love the energy in her use of colour, I feel really excited that she wanted to be part of this week and share a post with you.I couldn't resist including this gorgeous glam very famous mermaid, as a tribute to Michelle and her art work! I hope you have enjoyed meeting the five new bloggers/followers or reading their posts here, if they are already a favourite with you.Thank-you all for your  comments durring this week, I know the guest bloggers appreciated them very much!S xx

Making Creative Friendships Through Blogging

I began my art buisness in 2004 with only a handful of images.I am inspired on a daily basis by anything and everything!I get inspiration from other artists work, from flowers I see on my walks everyday, to lovely packaging or greetings cards in a gift shop.Or even childrens furniture or clothing catalogues I am always on the lookout, inspiration is everywhere!

I enjoy drawing faries and mermaids the most, but since starting the stamp buisness I am inspired by Alice and Wonderland and lots of childrens stories.I love fairy tales and would love to do a line of princesses.I work in pen and ink and then colour my images in photoshop, digitally.I am a huge fan of vibrant colour, as well as black and white imagery.

Over a year ago I began my blogging journey because it seemed the thing to do as as an artist, I began the blog to share my daily thoughts, inspirations and new artwork with my readers,back then there were only a handful.
What I didn't know then, was how many beautiful and creative friendships I would make along the way. Many of my blog readers have become friends (invisible as they may be) and have been a creative comfort and support group to me.I have also made friendships that have changed my life and the direction of my art career and for these I will always be greatful.
Thank-you, Sharon and I am happy that we made another creative friendship through blogging! Michelle x 

Hi My Passport to Style readers
Sharon has very kindly bestowed the honour upon me to be a guest blogger on her very fabulous blog!I feel a bit nervous, as I'm only just staring out, but love, love, love blogs and being part of the blogging community!It has opened my eyes to so much creativity across the world.I want to share with you all a house I came across earlier this year which I am just in love with!

Loving THE french doors and the lightshade

Couldn't you just imagine having some lady-like lunches at this table!So pretty!

 Draped curtains can sometimes look dowdy, but these are perfect!

This room is so calming.I could just sit on the blue sofa all day and relax.

Is it that time all ready!Hope You ENJOYED your guided tour, isn't this the sweetest hallway, look forward to seeing you again! Candace xx A Pretty Trip

All pictures from- Young House Love - http://www.younghouselove.com/