The People Crazy Enough To Think They Can Change The World Are The Ones That Do

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your inner voice. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

Image by Jonathan Mak

Great News!

I now have two companies interested in my pattern designs! I'm going to a meeting with one of them in two weeks, to present my portfolio. I am very very excited and a little bit nervous of course!

Now I have to prepare my portfolio, presentation and decide what to wear! :)

Image from here

A Weekend of Drawing and Painting

Despite the beautiful weather I spent the whole of last weekend drawing and painting inside. I need the finish my new patterns design for a presentation in a couple of weeks. Now I have a hunch back and cramp in my right hand but at least I'm making progress!

So far the autumn pattern has gone from this:

To this...

To this! These are just a few elements, they are gonna be placed within the pattern later, can't wait to show you the finished design!

New Feature: Gems of the Net!

Hello everyone and happy weekend! We've got crazy weather in London right now, 29˚C is not normal for 1st of October! As wonderful as it is, it's really confusing because I keep thinking it's summer when it's actually not!

Anyway, I've got a new feature to introduce to you! In 'Gems of the Net' I will show you a list of my current favourite finds from the internet, I hope you'll like it!

This week's gems:

1. I love this jewellery line designed by Zoe of Pretty Zoo. There are a lot of hand made jewellery online, but I think Zoe's stuff stands out. This necklace is one of my favourites, but there are lots more adorable pieces in her lookbook.

2. These installations by Hattie Newman are so cool. She is an illustrator and set maker that love to combine 2D and 3D imaginations.

3. Coconut panacotta - have you seen a prettier dessert? Such a shame my fiancé hates panacotta, I never eat it anymore... But if I were to make one, I'd try this recipe from Inspiring the Everyday.

4. Versace for H&M! So excited!! Sneak peak via Fashion Fois Gras.

5. How fun are these retro social media ads? They were created by Brazilian ad agency Moma Propaganda, check out the facebook and youtube ones here.

6. Super cool ways to rock a turban. I need to learn how to work this style! From 100 Layer Cake blog.

7. Angry Birds cake pops. Need I say anymore? From The Wedding Chicks.

8. I found this really cute blog called What I Wore Today Drawings. Top drawing by Abigail, the second one is made by Yukiko Otsu.

9. When I have some spare time I will definitely do this Key Necklace DIY by Maize Hutton, so cute!

Autumn Design Sketch

Thanks so much for your comments and feedback on my last post!

Today I am working on my new autumn-inspired design, I think it's going to be great! Here is my work in progress, a little bit messy at the moment but it will all come together in the end.

I Reached 500!

500 Google followers that is, hooray! Adding that to the email subscribers and Bloglovin' I now have 745 followers, wohoo!

Thanks everyone who follows me and reads this blog, you make me so happy!

I'd like to take the opportunity to ask you all a question...

I think a lot about what this blog should be about and what kind of posts I want to make, so I'm wondering what you would like to see more of on A Piece of Lisa? Outfits, recipes, tutorials (Photoshop or crafty), inspirational photos or something completely different? It would be so helpful to hear what your favourite posts are so I can continue to improve this blog!

Many thanks in advance!

Ps. How crooked are my thumbs!? :)

100% Design Show Favourites

On Sunday Josefine and I went to a huge design fair called 100% Design in Earl's Court.

You could find beautiful glass and light installations from Preciosa...

As well as amazing animal chairs by Maximo Riera.

The octopus was my favourite, but there was also a rhinoceros...

And a walruss.

I love this wallpaper, you can peel off little bits and reveal shapes and a different colour underneath, beautiful!

These pillows are designed by Chocolate Creative, they make handmade homewares and accesories.

Josefine and I both really liked these "egg" chairs, by Channels Design. They were beautiful, and good for spinning!

This product was something I've never seen before, they are really beautiful, artistic eyelashes! Paperself makes these unique false eyelashes out of paper, imagine wearing them to a really cool fancy dress party!

This recycled and handmade lamp is from Kozo Lamp. I find it so adorable, it reminds me of Wall-E!

Lastly, a really lovely exhibition booth that was built up like a beach hut, by Creative Trust.

Savvy September Sponsors!

Hi everyone and happy Friday! I'd like to start my weekend with presenting these fab sponsors of mine, they are all so cute! Check out these savvy bloggers and shops, you won't regret it!

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Colour Inspiration: Indigo and Rose

Dazed & Confused July 2011, Photography Viviane Sassen, Styling by Katie Shillingford

Home styling by Hans Blomquist at Ikea

Photograph by Ninagawa Mika

Print by Yellow Heart Art

From The Cherry Blossom Girl blog

Living room designed by Anne Coyle

Hair and makeup styling via The Cherry Blossom Girl

Photograph by Aga Doyle