You just can't have pretty things.

This is what I tell myself when I silly-ly get online and tempt my self with the pretty things. Things that in order to buy, one must have the cash...this one does not...BIG sadface.

So instead I'll show you guys.

from Anthropologie, my pretties!

by Walnut Melbourne, found at Iconic

by ShelterProtectsYou on etsy

ASOS australia, I think i'm in love.

Photo project - day 8

January 10th, 2012

..the day before the hottest January day on record, at 34° is giving tomorrow a run for that title.

I feel like this postcard {from Able & Game on etsy} says it all.

Online shopping = epic fail

And only a failure in the 'my credit card is going to die a horrible death' type failure from being used tooooooo  much. It's only because I'm not allowed out into the realm of people yet because I'm all laid up with the crutches and the leg brace. Honestly though, what could be more fun than an afternoon on the sunny back deck, tea in one hand, a plethora of online deliciousness at the finger tips of your other?!

I've been good so far and only window shopped but I know it's only a matter of time so until then, here are some of the more inviting and exciting finds i'm trying to decide between.

LOVE these silk tops by rachel rose on etsy! They're handpainted and come in all different colours, it's so hard to choose just one.
{rachelrose}



Ah, they have deer on them and they keep you toasty in the winter...do they need to tick anymore boxes?
{modcloth.com} 



I could wear this anywhere!
{modcloth.com} 

Possibly the most amazing ballet flats I have seen ever in the whole entire universe! Stupidly over priced but the doesn't change the fact that I am in love!
{anthropologie.com}

Got to get ready for summer at some point and what better way to do that than with this pretty pretty one piece? Also from mod cloth




So i'm sure tomorrow there will be another bout of online window shopping but for now, it's dinner time and then some good ole mid week crime TV!


Peace out lovers!

Worst blogger ever

It's true, i'm not sure how long it's been but I think I can safely say minimum one whole month since I last posted. My bad.

But I have been busy, I swear! Exams. Uni. Work. etc. you know the drill.

Now though I have new things to show and some old ones that I'm falling for again.

enjoy.

 this will soon be a necklace, similar to the one below.

 just picked up some stock from the Bleeding Heart gift shop, this was always one of my favourites.

along with this one :)

Window shopping

The best kind of window shopping is the online version, particularly when it's as rank outside as it is today here in Brisbane town!

So as I chug through writing up my study notes {stupid exams next week...i hate exams!!!}, I'm treating myself to a wee bit of online window shopping every now and again.

Here's what I've come up with so far...

this is Peony from sleepy king on etsy, i'm looking for a friends baby shower and this seems pretty cute for a new baby girl right?

 Love and Dream 

on etsy have these awesome necklaces made from upcycled jersey fabric. I already have earrings in black but I seriously am considering adding this one to my collection!

 Must have. that is all.

Don't go and find it at Brianarose on etsy, because I want it.

 just a little skull action for my inner emo from Michelle Chang Jewelry

Check out Stay Gold Mary Rose on etsy for these fantastic vintage teacup bracelets! Now i'm not big into the bracelet thing but these are too awesome!

Getting SO good at procrastination

I think it might just turn into an art. On the upside I have just spent the last couple of hours getting re-aquainted with the old friend etsy and have made my newest treasury with a school/ uni theme no less! Please check it out, see what you think..."back to school"

My week in 6 - revisited!

SO this week has been a nightmare in regards to uni work and i've JUST handed in assignment number 1 for the fortnight and am allowing myself a wee bit of indulgent internet trawling and cyber faux shopping (faux because I don't actually have any cash to spend that's not plastic and we all know that's a slippery slope!).

Fisrt off I stopped by ModCloth and stumbled upon possibly the most amazing cardigan ever!

nautical themed AND sequins?! what could be better right?

well....

also found on ModCloth this dress also got a sneaky look in because it's just SO cute, i'm not sure how well it would go no we're headed into autumn/winter but I could probably save it until spring or get out the black tights!

Over to Princess Polly then and who doesn't love a good playsuit?!

Topshop came next even though I know the likelyhood of my actually buying anything from there is ridiculous, a girl can dream! And dream I did!!

So innapropriate but so so so sooooo fabulous!!

And I couldn't even find these ones in the shop online but just had to add them in even if they were just the banner image for the shoe department!

Finally, even though my nails are well in need of a manicure I thought I would share my newest (and possibly pretty shameful but you judge silently!) girl crush...and her awseome new nail polish colours from OPI.

i do love her.

and if anyone knows where I can get my hands on these babies please don't hold out on a girl!

New brooches on etsy!

New blog friends and treasuries!

So in case you didn't see them yet I've added three new pieces to Etsy, i'm doing it gradually with my new set so keep an eye on  Under the stairs studio .

 The new ones have been up for less than a day when my absolute favourite brooch i've ever made was featured in a new denim inspired treasury by lovely Chi from Bon and Chi. She also featured my wee little shop on her blog here, how thoughtful!

Been busting some new moves...

And loving this song! It's inspired me for new accessories. They're in the works and all summery and bleached denim and bubblegum colours...I can't wait!!!

Christmas is coming...

and i'm working on some new bits and pieces to go with it when it comes!

I love christmas\!!

My first treasury.

Now i'm not that new at the whole etsy thing but I am new at the making of treasuries. So as I was trawling the thousands of shops I love online it occurred to me that maybe I could do one, just to see.

And here it is, my first ever treasury.
All about sisters and presents and how hard it it to find the perfect gift!

New look etsy shop!

In the works is a new look UnderTheStairsStudio on etsy. New banner, new brooches, completely new earrings! I hope you're as excited as I am! Keep an eye out, the next few days will only bring more new treasures.

morgan xx

100 ENTRIES! + a giveaway!

aw I must say I never once thought I would actually stick with this blogging thing up to 20, let alone 100 entries but there you go!

So, in true blogging style, and seeing as I do have an etsy shop with things to potentially give away, I will.

So if you would like to have your choice of my etsy shop, yes you heard, whatever you would like from my shop (i know it sounds crazy but i have a couple of wines and i'm feeling generous!) you have until Sunday the 5th to leave a comment for me. I want to know your favs for summer treats, be they holiday destinations or purely food related, go to town, because I love summer and the sun that was out today has made me wish summer would hurry up and happen! Bring on the gin and tonics by the ocean and the tan lines!

Happy comment leaving!

morgan x

Love creating new things..

especially when they actually work out!

Here are my two newest creations, and they're already on etsy so watch out!

So I may have dropped the blogging ball...

But I'm back! (the parents are also back)

I have internet ON TAP!

There's a HUGE sale underway at underthestairs on etsy...

aaaaand

I'm listening to Dolly Parton whilst doing it all!

who's a winner?!

New look underthestairs on etsy!

Come check out our new look etsy shop and did I mention that August is our month of sales?!

Artwork now for sale via etsy!

Just a quick note to let you know that i've been working like crazy and now have my artwork for sale on etsy as well as other cute handmadey things {cards, brooches, hairclips, earrings}!

come check out the studio to see for youself!

what a day!

A big thankyou to all my friends who dropped by to make my little stall look popular! And a massive thankyou to my sister who helped out on the day and had her craftsome self and wares in our suitcases too.

Can't wait for the next one but in the mean time keep an eye out on Etsy for the under the stairs studio, we are coming soon!

morgan

xx