Rainbows

As little miss G's birthday approaches I've been shopping for her favourite thing - rainbows. I've been spoilt for choice as the unicorn and escapism trend has rainbows firmly on the list. I'm loving the fab new caption 'no rain no rainbow' thats popping up on the shelves, Oliver Bonas making great use of this with an umbrella. Paperchase are talking rainbows too this week with a new collection of colourful stationery and for those wanting to go all the way they even have a rainbow Christmas tree! I couldn't choose which card to buy so have have bought three... ha! here are some of my favourite finds.

RAINBOW - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above clockwise from the top left: art file's you're super magical card complete with googly eyes, fabulous die cut card from raspberry blossom you make the world more colourful, love these meri meri rainbow plates available on trouva, rainbow candle from postbox party, also from meri meri rainbow mobile, wendy jones blackett's rainbow card spotted in karenza paperie, personalised rainbow birthday card from house of hooray, it's a girl new baby rainbow card from paperchase, katie phythian's birthday sparkle card available in lilly and thorn, love this i believe in you card from the hidden pearl studio, rainbow mountain nursery print from rory + the bean,

I'll be having a little short break from the Karika Nova blog for half term, see you back here in November! Happy Halloween x

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Bodnant Garden

As October begins I'm in the thick of design for SS+AW19. I thought it might be idea to take a little break and have a look back at the summer with some floral inspiration from my recent trip out to the National Trust's Bodnant Garden in the lovely Welsh countryside.
It's one of the most beautiful gardens I've been lucky enough to visit. Filming began there in the summer for a new adaption of 'The Secret Garden' starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters. I can't think of a better setting. I highly recommend a visit and can imagine it looks amazing at any time of year.

BODNANT GARDEN - EMILY HAUCK KARIKA NOVA

above clockwise from top left: a photo I took of the lily pond at the bottom of the garden - the classic bodnant pic, lilies on the main pool - loved these and the reflections, lovely anemones, mr j enjoying a closer look, mr j and friend exploring the many secret passageways, an open lily, a photo of the main house - love this reflection, then a photo from our walk down to the old mill. 

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