tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:58:56 +0000sculptureWorkingDIYCaravanscommunitynew stuffprint designPaintingsInterior designPhotographicsea. flowersSailingislandsLondon shopsdifferencePaintingIHEART ITweathercoloursingingColourfulliving the dreamsparklyTeapotsChristmasWinterchanges of the seasonTextilesTrips outcatsPaper goodsideasVisitingUKBeadsspecial daysdifferentOriginal artworkGotlanddesignSisters Gulassahand printedGlamoroushome waresSupermodelsMuseetOasis PressBlommor studioredNYCvintageNapkinsStockholmWallpaperlavishnessSwedenHusvagnpastel coloursgarden inspirationbirthdaysGraphic drawinggiftsSheffieldfashion printsflowpatternedsemiprecious stonescharitybirthdaaysmake uprainbowsDays outrusticArchipelagoAntiquequirky designNew ideasGran CanariaShoesuniqueartworkFreelanceartsExhibitionsinventivenessrecyclingTea partyBoatsplantsAW2010spring and summer 2011contemporaryimaginationCoroflotcreative messModelscreateprintcooldelicateaccesoriesValentines dayFahionSeasonsSwedish designpotteryPainting groupMagazinesblackcollagesEnglish country gardenmodernstreet artcommercialStudiostechniqueglitteryhairreorganisesunsetslibraryVoguefabrictilesbakingCardsParisacidicIce lollysbiscuitsMy designsMidsummerabstractSkogskyrkogardenDesignersTelephone boxesaccessoriesEclectic stylestyleEtsyembroideryFlowerstea towelsillustrationactingcelebrationsArtistsbabushkastudiojewellerysadnessfloralHomewaresinteriorAmsterdamtrainersculture. 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Graphic drawinggardeingfabricsnew ideas and designslightBrightMarc JacobsAdvertisingbeachesCreativitycandleswarmthtrendshomeCollectionsTeaSuny daysHandmadeHouseseveningsFashion fabricsjultravellinglovelynesspaintsbluebreakfastGraphic printchildrens storygroupscampingdreamMaxi dresseshigh endSubway designIllustrationsCollaborationsletteringpotsurbanbe inspiredeuropeColourssoftqualityfunSummerFaceshandpaintingweeknew paintingsLightinggarden objectsred telephone boxesSnowdayscards. paintinginspirationsFriendsBikesenvironmentNew patternhand drawnVastervikdecorativeinspiringdesigner makersdancingNew businessinternetcolourful. dazzlingSpringKitschthinkingCoturepaintedTrade showsFilmsJapanese inspiredArtpensjade green1970'sblogEclectic goodsNew designs. patternsboldEngravingshopsDecoratingpeachkids printsCambridgeshirequirkyPatternsvitsitingMugsNew ShopUSmarimekkoleavesNTUHandMhttp://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)Blogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4036688547842125612Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:48:00 +00002012-02-07T22:48:00.708+01:00dreamsSwedenGotlandPaintingHousesstudiorelaxingSummerrustic Hello all!! Over the last couple of weeks (since it started to go in to the minus temp here in Stockholm!) I have been dreaming about sunshine, warm weather, bare feet and a beautiful house/studio in the sun.  So on my quest for inspiration I decided to do a bit of internet house/studio window shopping and came across this peach for sale on Gotland (Gotland is the Hawaii of Sweden to Swedes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/MnkeLDcoSig/dream-housestudio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)2http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/dream-housestudio.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-1640921883483142296Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:23:00 +00002012-02-05T09:23:39.576+01:00 Outside the temperature has reached -15 so I have been wrapped up nice and warm inside.  This is the perfect time to update my website with new artwork that I have done over the last year.  I don't know why I didn't do this sooner!!   Some of the projects have included a babushka illustration and card design for my dear friend Klara Kazmi... Hand painted plant pots with the theme of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/zSvJa-dGuHc/bit-of-website-updating.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/bit-of-website-updating.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4928436251932020350Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:26:00 +00002012-01-25T10:27:28.872+01:00 I am always looking around for colour inspirations and the other day I was at Karlaplan subway station in Stockholm and I spotted these deliciously coloured and slightly retro tiles.  I really love the combination of brown, turqouise, green, yellow and dark blue. I think I will use a few of these colours together to create some new artwork.  I also really like the rectangular shapes and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/e1F_xEr8_Mk/colour-inspiration.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/colour-inspiration.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-7917214276308993406Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:46:00 +00002012-01-24T10:49:05.036+01:00 Yesterday it was my 29th birthday and I had such a lovely day.  I received so many warm birthday wishes (so lovely!) and also some great gifts and cards from my family and friends in the UK.  Markus made me a great birthday breakfast and dinner which were amazing and they tasted delicious too. He also gave me some incredibly beautiful flowers which I love :) and when I woke up this morning http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/vXvk8GwnrtQ/birthday-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/birthday-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-7325471477671855779Sun, 22 Jan 2012 08:35:00 +00002012-01-22T09:35:21.699+01:00Today is Sunday!  I really like Sundays because I feel like it is a day to be creative and relax.  Unfortunately today I have a non-creative work meeting.  It is nice because I get to see people I work with and they are all lovely but it's not so nice because it is snowing buckets here (sorry about the poor photo quality ~ the snow doesn't look that bad but it is!) :( I have some projects I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/w4nvyi7fiaI/lots-to-do-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)1http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/lots-to-do-today.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-8221539556503442201Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:47:00 +00002012-01-21T20:47:54.305+01:00colourlifeinspirationsArtistStockholminspiringeuropeprinterspaintersUSliving the dreamlovedream Right now I have lots of things on my mind which I want to achieve.  So many ideas and not enough time right?  I believe that all creative people really feel this way but some just deal with it better than others.  I am excited about all the ideas and dreams that I have for this year.  Right now I am working on some freelance designs for Sisters Gulassa which is fun and the Sisters are so lovelyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/leWNrjKO7-0/things-on-my-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/things-on-my-mind.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6536251209865789468Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:59:00 +00002012-01-20T09:00:23.502+01:00imaginationcommercialinspiringAdvertisingFlowerspainterscolourArtillustrationgermanyArtistsI love the work of German illustrator Olaf Hajek.  His illustrations and paintings are full of life and colour and I especially love the folksy style to them.  What a strong illustrator and succesful. All images from Olaf Hajek website http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/gcew34B6EBA/olaf-hajek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/olaf-hajek.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-3407731300064667174Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:39:00 +00002012-01-17T09:45:41.593+01:00ImagesblogreorganiseideasInterestcolourwebsitePinterestinspirationchangeStockholmrefresh Hello! Hope January is treating you well??  I thought that it was time for a bit of a winter/spring clean and as you may have noticed I'm having a bit of a re-organise on my blog!  It feels so nice to change some things including a new logo and lighter colour scheme than before. Another new thing since the New Year which I have officially become addicted to is Pinterest! YAY! It is such an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/iSPWStjzpAU/some-new-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/some-new-changes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4030078128369522030Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:01:00 +00002012-01-08T23:03:59.348+01:00ideasNew businessStockholmI hope that you are all enjoying the New Year so far?!  2012 for me has begun with leaving my most full time job here in Sweden and continuing with my very part time teaching job and then making plans for starting my own business and moving forward as an artist/designer.  I have realised what kind of artist/designer I want to be (one with my own style) and I love this so much, but then comeshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/Ptu6Nx88Ano/business-ideas-and-plans-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/business-ideas-and-plans-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-1434727203587455686Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:44:00 +00002012-01-07T10:47:03.809+01:00funFlowerscolourArtlightStockholmhomehand drawndetailedrotringhand paintedPaintingloveflow Happy New Year to all my followers and readers.  Thank you all for following me through my adventures and on becoming a full time artist and designer.  I am lucky and very greatful that you all enjoy and want to follow me in the progress of my life.  I hope that you all had a great New year so far and I wish you much more great and happy times to come for 2012! Since the beginning of the Newhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/F3JvQye0W3A/love-and-home-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/love-and-home-design.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-9137203203287651481Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:56:00 +00002011-12-27T09:58:11.288+01:00new paintingsrotringdetailedpaintsPaintingFlowerscolourdrawingChristmasStockholmNew Year Here are some lovely new artworks for the last remaining days of 2011.  All done by hand and with my new trusty rotring pen, markers and inks.  The last artwork is a WIP and one I want to get finished before the New year so keep your eyes peeled for the finished artwork soon.  More to come of this kind of work as well as paintings in 2012.  Next year is the year :) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/5tMzsxwhtNA/last-bits-of-new-work-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/last-bits-of-new-work-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6240951471596214425Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:06:00 +00002011-12-26T12:06:17.281+01:00BrightlightsdecorationsjulvitsitingmarketsChristmasStockholm Just before Christmas I had my parents visit us here in Stockholm.  We did many Swedish Christmas things including having a Swedish Jul bord (which literally translates the Christmas table) at Ulriksdahls Wärdshus,  visited Gamla Stan and Kungsträgårdens Christmas market and took a visit to Swedens equivalent of Harrodds, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) where we took in there beautifully decorated http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/gcQqawpK1gU/christmas-in-stockholm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-in-stockholm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6257356744313504530Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:12:00 +00002011-12-11T09:17:02.986+01:00birdsNapkinsprint designgraphic designcolourIkeadesignblueScandinavian designStockholm I've been meaning to post these cool napkins that I found whilst browsing in the Ikea at Kungens Kurva in Stockholm but totally forgot!  How could I, I hear you cry!  Well no excuses and here they are!  I LOVE the birds and illustrated style.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/qDZCArR52Ts/random.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)1http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/random.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-3655564484041749232Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:11:00 +00002011-12-10T04:14:39.169+01:00coolPrizesArt Last month I became the proud winner of a piece of artwork by New Zealand based artist Ellen Giggenbach and all because I followed her blog.  I was so happy to get her email and when I received the artwork I thrilled. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/GyUtm8byT4s/amazing-prize.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)2http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/amazing-prize.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-1026692385480465907Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:49:00 +00002011-11-24T16:50:49.546+01:00indigoSecond handpotteryblueStockholm Oh how much I love the colour combination of blue and white and especially on pottery just like this one I found in Emmaus in Stockholm.  Very inspiring and now I just need to find the right indigo blue to do some paintings with! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/K3ZAYIM-1w4/blue-pottery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/blue-pottery.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-414524602430735759Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:23:00 +00002011-11-22T18:27:05.324+01:00pensartworkrotringStockholm I have just recieved my new rotring pens and I am so excited to use them!  I can't wait to get drawing and making some great artwork with them and when I have I will post them here! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/e8Gb1tlvZks/new-rotring-pens.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/new-rotring-pens.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-1849519398813760063Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:31:00 +00002011-11-21T16:39:55.662+01:00modernUKSimpleStationeryColourful I love these colourful and quirky stationary goods by Marks and Spencers!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/7r_ckPoUds0/marks-and-spencers-note-pads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/marks-and-spencers-note-pads.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4701801157236017368Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:11:00 +00002011-11-18T09:39:16.880+01:00UK designStationeryCardscolourChristmas I've been browsing through some of the UK's top high street retailer's websites to get an idea of what they are selling this Christmas in terms of cards and paper.  I have been delighted and overjoyed by the selection and choice available from Marks and Spencer's, John Lewis and Paperchase and you can also really tell the difference between the three retailer's. Marks and Spencer's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/1O0BtxarL5I/christmas-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/christmas-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-3945938229194272876Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:22:00 +00002011-11-17T17:29:28.510+01:00patterneddetailedCardsinkpaintedArtChristmasStockholm I have been procrastinating over the last couple of weeks whether I should make Christmas cards this year to sell online and I came to the decision after a couple of days that I should!  I really don't understand what was holding me back and here are some of the results so far...   All being well these and other lovely decorated cards will be online in no time on my Etsy shop by http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/pVVryri6QLw/decision-made-christmas-cards-go-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/decision-made-christmas-cards-go-go.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4694252721855018029Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:11:00 +00002011-11-15T19:28:17.888+01:00interiorFashionNaturecolourprintScandinavian designStockholm Recently I and my good friend Klara Kazmi took a wee trip out to Swedish fashion and print designer Gudrun Sjödens lagar på lagarbutik (factory store in Swedish) which is located in Årstaberg in Stockholm.  Gudrun and her team create colourful fashion and interior collections that are adorned with Scandinavian influenced nature prints that are printed on to natural fabrics.  The store itself http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/mjnDhTeQOXs/mine-and-klaras-trip-to-gundrun-sjoden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/mine-and-klaras-trip-to-gundrun-sjoden.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6587741237746516943Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:13:00 +00002011-11-14T17:24:34.699+01:00AdvertisingFashioncolourPaintingsStockholm <!--[if gte mso 9]> 12.00 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/sG4y1WM8LpM/colorful-posters-stockholm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/colorful-posters-stockholm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6963203578969533843Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:30:00 +00002011-10-15T08:30:49.546+02:00Graphic drawingCardsNew designsStockholmfloralCollage Hello and welcome to a lovely and sunny Saturday.  I have been working on some card designs recently and here is one of them.  Have a great weekend. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/2x8wr6IjmAE/new-card-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-card-design.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-934978247398543522Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:05:00 +00002011-10-14T16:09:30.486+02:00cultureCreativitycolourStockholm This week I took the opportunity to take a little promenade as they say in Swedish around Södermalm in Stockholm. So with my handy camera phone in hand I snapped some internesting bits and bobs including a lovely street in the sofo area of Stockholm, Good food which is a great  vegetarian/vegan store with an awesome leaf painting on the window, some yummy macaroons and arty Swedish mail boxes. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/qmS7K_ehB8I/wandering-around-stockholm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/wandering-around-stockholm.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-4456812847598050931Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:04:00 +00002011-10-09T22:04:35.685+02:00boldFashion2012patternNYCprintstyle Loving the prints and overall look of DVF Summer 2012. Awesome colour and simple prints.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/QxyxAXH3qZ0/dvf-summer-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/dvf-summer-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5658207504417128088.post-6672795735226119725Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:53:00 +00002011-10-07T16:53:58.768+02:00fabricshome waresvintageSecond handColourfulStockholmfloral <!--[if gte mso 9]> 12.00 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ClaireCaudwell/~3/X0_4Ne6YzkU/emmaus-stockholm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Claire Caudwell)0http://clairecaudwelldesignblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/emmaus-stockholm.html