Bug Life - Practicing Pinning.

Hey Pals!

Today I thought I'd share with you a little hobby of mine thats I've only recently got stuck into but have been a fan of and wanted to try for many, many years now - insect pinning! When i was little I used to collect bugs, hold them and play about with them, then as I got older I became afraid of them. Now it's a different story, I have become fascinated by them!

I have a couple butterflies in boxes thats I've got a-hold of from shops but I wanted to try it for myself. Now I've not been lucky to find any dead moths or butterflies to practicing that side of entomology (I really don't think I can bring myself to catch and kill one) however, I did come across these:

First up is this amazing big ol' bumble bee! Prince actually bought this in for me as some kind of token he was all dead and curled up in a ball so I had to relax him, then spread him (this all takes a few days so patience is needed) and then finally pin him!

I LOVE Bee's! They are so cute! I'm pretty set on my next tattoo being a bee. 

Here he is:

Next up I found some amazing petrol-blue coloured beetles who had died on the floor during a walk in some woods. There were loadsss of them all dead and dying so I grabbed a few bodies as they definitely came in handy for practicing relaxing setting and then pinning.

Anyone who can identify them for me I will be in your debt - try googling 'UK petrol blue beetle' and get very far!

Any of my readers out there into entomology or insect pinning? You may remember from THIS post earlier in the week (OutThereInteriors actually tweeted saying they found it creepy - mission complete!). I have practiced cleaning of skulls and have a few in my house and very soon I am hoping to get some more and clean them up too - just incase anyone is interested :)

Hope your week is going well!

X

Deer Heads in my Living Room

Hey there! 

Just a quick one from me today as I have so many things to get doing! Here is a little sneak at my living room/fireplace area and my AMAZING Deer Head from Out There Interiors!

Living Room circa 2 weeks ago. We now have a book case. Just underneath the records we have out record player and also another huge sofa and a table and chairs (aswell as the coffee table!) I hadn't really unpacked it all when I took these pictures so I cant wait to show you some more of the living room once it's done up a bit!

Deer Head Wall Mount c/o Out There Interiors.
I'm so happy with this fella! Very sturdy, super creepy and cool and fits in so well!

Fire place - we were fish-sitting out old fish for a week, he's now gone.
I actually got the deer skulls from a family friend who owns a deer farm and stripped them and bleached them and cleaned them up all nice.

Next time I will be showing my bookcase/my books thats i am currently reading/loving.

I love how cosy my living room is - it's my favourite place :)

X

Friday Favourites.

Happy Weekend!

I was meant to do an outfit post today but I feel so run-down and achey (I hope its not a flu coming on!) that I just wanted to eat soup and lay and watch documentaries. Wah. So here are my Friday Favourites seeing as I haven't done one for a while! 

Anyway, here are the things I've fallen for this week:

Just The Ticket - Ticket Stub Organizer
I don't know about you but I keep ticket stubs for EVERYTHING I do/see/go to EVER! I love having the memories but i just end up littering them about! This is the best book everrr.

Clarks Originals Deserts Hugs - £89
Um HELLO Winter boots - you need to be mine now! 

I Like Cats Sweater - Burger and Friends 
Well Duh?

Taxidermy Bee Ring - Tatty Bon
I love entomology and taxidermy. Infact I have even begin pinning my own bugs that I found dead whilst on a walk - but thats another post where I can share the story with you!
(Note the Bee's used by Tatty Bon have lived out their natural lives and were not harmed!) 

Ceramic Butterfly Coasters - Sass & Belle
These are the most perfect things, I have no coasters at the moment in my new place so I absolutely need these. They fit in SO well with my living room - which I have a sneak peak of coming soon ;)

Liberace Kitty Ears
THE kitty ears everybody is talking about from the amazing new collection from Rock n' Roll Bride x Crown and Glory.

Hope you have an amazing weekend!

X

Things I've Loved This Week.

How adorable is this Swinging Cat necklace by Red Brick? It comes in different colours too, the pink one is also adorable!

I'm so in love with this gorgeous Blue Floral blouse by EverOurs. It looks like a China plate (in the best way possible!) lucky it says 'coming soon' instead of 'add to cart' otherwise I'd be too tempted!

Uh oh EverOurs wins again! Totally fitting in with my new tattoo and my obsession with all things from ancient Egypt, this is glorious! 

I fell head over heels for these wonderful little River Island Crochet shoes - how perfect for spring!

My skin is definitely feeling neglected recently so I've been on the look out for some new products that you don't need to use everyday. How delish does a Mango & Peach face mask sound? 

I squeaked when I saw this! How sweet is this little 'Percy' Cat tote? Also I noticed that Miristudio is a Cardiff based online seller - rad!

My love for all things taxidermy has come to a new level! This amazing Saber Tooth Tiger brooch by Hungry Designs looks so awesome mounted, there is also a Triceratops!  These should totally be made into full size models for hanging on walls!

Hope you have an amazing weekend! I'm counting on the weather to stay dry so I can adventure about South Wales in my new car and go on a few walks!

X