Olaf Hajek

Olaf Hajek is the world renowned German illustrator, painter, artist, graphic designer, and author. Hajek's work is inspired by folk culture, mythology, religion, history, and geography. His paintings are detailed, colorful, wild and is a visual delight. I hope you enjoy his work as well. 

You can visit his website to view more of his work. I found a website called Gestalten.com where some of his paintings are available as prints to purchase and his books can be ordered form here.

Happy Friday! Take care and see you on Monday. In the meanwhile, you can join the owl wagon on facebook.

xo

Shivani

Dried Fruit Owl Cake

Like me, if you too like dried fruits and nuts then you are going to adore this recipe. Davelyn created this super cute and yummy owl cake using lots of dried fruits like mango, figs, coconut, papaya, pineapple, apple, plantains and chocolate. I am sure huge amounts of patience went into assembling those feathers! If you would like to get a recipe to make your own owl cake then make sure you visit Davelyn's blog for instructions. While you are there browse for more mouth-watering recipes.

DIY: Woodland Felt Ornaments

Hand-make ornaments this Christmas with this wonderful tutorial by Amy of 'While Wearing Heels'. These woodland inspired ornaments don't need sewing skills, just a few easy stitches to make eyes and snowflakes, and rest is a cake walk! There is printable pdf template for owl, fox, raccoon, pig, deer, monkey and hedgehog. Simply grab some felt, a pair of scissors, glue and string to get started. These are so simple to make that you can hand-make each of your family member their favorite animal.

For download the pattern for the animal you want and the complete tutorial go here.

Christmas Cut-Outs Owl Dinnerware

"Christmas Cut-Outs Owl" holiday dinnerware featuring owl, santa and snowman will add a festive touch to your holiday meal. The ceramic collection comes in season themed colors that'll also make a great gift to a hostess. The range offers the following fun pieces plus more coordinated pieces that can be found here.

Christmas cut-outs owl dessert plates

Christmas cut-outs owl mugs

Christmas cut-outs owl salt and pepper

Christmas cut-outs owl glass canape plates

Christmas cut-outs snowman, owl, & santa treat tray

Christmas cut-outs cheese plate with knife

Holiday Card Round-Up Part 2

SeaUrchinStudio

John Lewis

LittleBurrows

IrishShells

MadeByEllis

CandaceJean

Kautzi

SandraArtStudio

Night Owl Paper Goods

Cavallini & Co.

 Daniel Weatheritt

EBGoodale

I hope you enjoyed the part 1 of holiday cards round-up. Here's part 2 with some more of my favorite cards that will surely bring joy and cheer to anyone who'll receive them. So, what are you waiting for pick the one (or more) to send them out to your family and loved ones. 

If you get a chance, please do let me know which one do you like.

Christmas Owl Cake

Mel is a talented cake maker and decorator from Queensferry, United Kingdom. She is the master mind behind all the amazing cakes that you see on Mel's Amazing Cakes. Just recently while browsing through Christmas cakes online, I stumbled across an "Owl Family X-mas Cake" that was made by her. I am in LOVE with this cake! How cute are those owls? The mama, the papa and three owlies. The color palette of snow white, ice blue, cherry red goes perfectly with the holiday theme. The detailed work on the feathers is absolutely brilliant! Make sure you visit her profile page on facebook for more wonderful cakes.

DIY: Felt & Pinecone Owl Ornaments

You can make simple Christmas ornaments on your own with this great tutorial by Lia Griffith. The tutorial is to make owls with three different personalities and it comes with a pattern to print. You need a few simple things to make these little guys and once finished, you can place them along with the centerpiece on the dining table, mantle or hang them on Christmas tree by adding a string. 

For the entire step-by-step instructions and to download the template go to the link given above.

Cute Porcelain Nightlights

These sweet animal shaped nightlights are made of porcelain and emit a warm soft glow. They are battery operated with the on and off switch on the bottom. The lights are lead and bpa free which makes them safe to be used around kids. The light comes in several designs including owl, bunny, squirrel which can be mixed and matched with shell designs. Choose the one that goes with your style as they are great to add a bit of whimsy to any room in the house. Available online here and here.

Holiday Card Round-Up Part 1

TheHoneyBeePaperie

LittleSilke

YapesPaints

JudysWatercolors

RUTA13

PlantaBloomer

CarolineHalliwell

AbyHelmesCraftyStuff

ScrabbleKitty

PaperWildernessShop

Kate'sPaperie

NicAllanArt

Owl Motif Pressed Powder Compact: Holiday Collection

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Pressed Powder" is from Paul and Joe limited edition 2014 holiday collection. The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Pressed Powder comes in a fabulous silver compact with floral pattern on the outside. On the inside, you'll find a cutest owl powder pattern in glittery gold with stars on a lavender backdrop which is reminiscent of the night sky. 

The soft textured lavender shade is supposed to make your skin clear while the yellow shade brings brightness. The subtle gold provides a gentle shimmer. This will make a great addition to your holiday make-up, a stocking stuffer or a gift to your diva friend. Available here.

Emma J Shipley - Surreal Silk Scarves

'Owl of Paradise'

'Aurora'

'Pegasus'

'Frith'

'Himalaya Classic'

'Audubon'

Emma J Shipley is a graphic artist from London who graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2011. Before she started her own label she worked as a freelancer for clients such as Nicholas Kirkwood, Umbro, Victoria's Secret, Osborne&Little and Jaguar Land Rover. She has won the Avery Dennison Emerging Fashion Brand award at the WGSN Global Fashion Awards.

Her work is inspired by the irregular patterns and beauty of the natural world; "exploring surreal fantasy, imagination and evolution." Her printed scarves feature intricate hand-drawn designs that are printed onto the finest fabrics and finished by hand.