New Designs for Spring

Dogs, dogs, dogs, Oh I am obsessed from time to time with ways to improve my doggy socks, to stand better, to be more "huggable". I blame the annual Crufts show for this madness. Rarely does one get the chance to see so many weird and wonderful dog breeds in one place. I do realize that this is about a million miles away from Dogs Trust that I regularly support, but I was smitten by this years winner.. a "Petite Basset Griffon" . I think that our Mutt Frank must have some of those genes in him ! 
So... moving swiftly onto my new designs:
 These are the proto-types for you  to peruse and any feedback is welcome. These guys have longer more expressive ears, hand painted eyes, and a more fixed /stable body shape... Not sure about the new body. 

Pewter Coffee Pot Lamp

You may remember this coffee pot from last January. I had been inspired by  the "My Re-purposed Life" blog  but it took a while to get all the things together to complete the project. I am greatly inspired by the US recycling blogs but then get a bit crest fallen when I realise I have to try an find alternative products here in Sweden. So.. the lamp holder adapter kit came from E Le Clerc Brico Depo in France this summer and the wiring kit came from the UK completed by a suitably qualified person. The lamp shade was a bargain find in the local DIY store. I covered the inside with silver guild. My biggest thanks go to my friend Lasse who helped with the drilling, filing and cutting of the lamp itself.   Thanks also to Mr C for the atmospheric photo shoot.