Kate & I have been buying them off each other for all our little female friends & relatives! so after our excited shop we have approximately 10 left of each size. I know its Autumn here in the UK, but I think worn over a long sleeved t-shirt and woolly pair of tight/ jeans or leggings would look adorable.


Other exciting news this month ... Belle & Boo starred in their first story or more specifically poem. A long, long time ago Cathy from the fabulous Anorak magazine contacted Belle & Boo & asked if we would like to be featured. We in turn asked our good friend & writer Victoria Williams if she could help & a short while later a delightful poem arrived titled "Up & Down"

Hugely inspired I created 4 new illustrations & last week the finished magazine was delivered. I couldn't be happier.



We are offering one of the illustrations as a 11" by 14" mounted print, here & here




also our first Limited Edition Miniature Box Set, which is so cute!
You will receive 4, 5" by 7" archival prints, signed & numbered by me! & a copy of the poem carefully wrapped in acid free tissue with a sky blue belly wrap. Protected in a hand printed (front & back) sturdy cardboard box, tied with a chocolate coloured ribbon with a limited edition tag. The edition is limited to 90 available now here and here





Other news....
I FINALLY made it to Broadway market after nearly a year of wanting to go & was in no way disappointed, this chocolate tart I bought for Russ sums up nicely how considered, special & delicious the market is.

I also received this Doll in the post?????
I am afraid I had to ask the maker what it was ? & then when I knew, I did this & sent her on her way.

Also this promo Russ made, put a big smile on my face, my favourite is Destiney's Child!



lovely! congrats on the gorgeous things!
ReplyDeleteoh my holy moly wow! I am speechless! Just all goosebumpy all over...so charming, and so perfect!!! i love your new illustrations, and your technique is flawless! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat an ADORABLE little dress! And your art is lovely as always.
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Oh Mandy, congratulations on all of the wonderful and exciting things happening with Belle and Boo. I am going to see if I can get my hands on the magazine you mentioned, it looks absolutely delightful.
ReplyDeleteMandy, it is such a joy to come to your blog and see so many truly beautiful and magical works of art. You bring a smile to face - thank you.
Love
Elise
I love-love-love your work!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for all!
The illustrations for the magazine are PERFECT!
Kisses from Brazil!
ugh! you are so clever! not fair! lol no seriously- well done! looks gorgeous! xx
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful the dress is, and how caringly put together you have done the set of prints. it is such a nice, fresh, idea to have the poem to go along with them. i'm sure little girls who recieve them as gifts will cherish them as they grow up and then pass them down to their children. you are gifting them with some lovely memories of childhood.
ReplyDeleteluv kat x
Great news about anorak!...
ReplyDeleteCurious about the doll .... hopefully it will pass through Lucy's hands at some point and I'll be able to see what it looks like... did you just give it some 'skin'?
Everything looks fantastic again, as always!
ReplyDeleteOh! These are all SO sweet! Love your paintings, they are so whimsical and lovely!~
ReplyDeleteI love your new illustrations. My little girl has 2 rabbits, and your little Belle & Boo always remind me of her.
ReplyDeleteAmazing work, congratulations once again!
Like always >>> adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like the simple hand-printed and also eco boxes.
Take care!
(>.<) Me
WOW! love that dress so much its crazy!!
ReplyDeleteI love the "Up & Down" poem! And of course I ♥ the illustrations too...
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Tania
Darn..I am too late for the Lost dress on etsy =( I hope {fingers crossed} that it will return! So lovely it is!!!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, you made it to Broadway Market! I've always wanted to get one of those little chocolate tarts with the birdy design on top! Loving all your latest work. xx
ReplyDeleteI birdy chocolate tart...it combines all of my favourite things :)
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