Paula Mills Art

I am very excited to see the next issue of paperrunway . Even more so because I have an article in the magazine! They approached me a while ago to write about my paper collection and the paper packs we sell on etsty . I was a bit daunted by the idea of writing an article for print but found because it is a topic which I am passionate about, the words came together quite easily. The magazine is beautiful and put together by a lovely team of women. You can see the issue here and follow what they are getting up to here . Here are a few highlights.

Our little puglier - Bella! Hand made cards from my girls Enjoying my delicious cake! Gifts - vintage glass bottles More hand made cards More gifts - vintage tea cups Flowers from family abroad and more lovely cards I celebrated my (39th) birthday on the 24th of Jan. I must say I felt very blessed. The sun was shining, I received plenty of lovely messages and warm wishes from friends and family, beautiful hand made cards, flowers, gifts (vintage finds and art materials, the way to my heart!). I enjoyed a delicious home made chocolate cake and we ended the day with a meal out at our local Thai restaurant. Bliss. The next day bought even more excitement when we picked up our new little puppy - Bella. She is a puglier (cross between a Pug and Cavalier Spaniel) and we are all besotted.

My girls at the Melbourne Botanical gardens A recent Orla Kiely duvet cover purchase. Friday night dinner on our deck A lovely Skulk of Foxes brooch I bought for a Christmas gift for a girlfriend My mirror collection on my mantlepiece A beautiful charity shop find Love this bit of yarn bombing (and the bike) as seen in Carlton, Melbourne My girls at the beach and the view from our deck (below) I am a little bit obsessed with instagram . It is such a fun and easy way of sharing photo's with everyone. Here is a little photo stream of some of recent shots from around my home and things we have been up to during the summer holidays. (if you would like to follow me on instagram, my user name is paulamills). Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

I am back from a wonderful camping trip along the Gippsland coast. As a family we love to get away from it all - no mobile reception, no hot water and no shops. Plenty of swimming in the sea, shell collecting, reading in the hammock, boggle playing and marshmallow toasting! Bliss. It is so good to have a break from the norm, I now feel rejuvenated and ready for 2012. Our etsy shop is open again and ready for a new year. We have had some lovely comments from people who received Sweet William prints for Christmas - a nice start to 2012. Here are a few shots from our camping trip. Paula x

Dear lovely blog readers. Shelley and I have had a wonderful year with Sweet William - we have been flattered by some great features, our online sales and markets have been amazing and we have thoroughly enjoyed all the positive support. Sweet William started as a small creative outlet for the two of us and we are proud of how it has grown into a something that enables us to keep being creative and passionate about what we do. We are taking a break from now until the 10th of January. ( I am going camping with my family and Shelley is finishing off her house!) We wish everyone a blessed and creative Christmas and all the very best for 2012. Here are some shots of my lounge room in all it's pink and silver hand made Christmas glory! Paula x

I will be in Brunswick Town Hall at the Sister's Market this Friday evening and Saturday. Here are a few Christmas pieces that will be at the Sweet William stall. After a pretty busy season I must say we are looking forward to a well deserved break - Sweet William's on line shops will be closing on Sunday the 18th until the New Year. Hope everyone is enjoying getting into the festive season.

This post is in loving memory of our mother - Beryl, also known as Bertie Green Beans, who has given us memories full of love and laughter.