Thursday, 17 April 2014
Tuesday, 15 April 2014
How to make a simple cushion - with Poppy Loves
Our masterpiece in Poppy's cosy corner! |
So when my lovely friend and bloggy pal Poppy asked if I'd help her to make a cushion I jumped at the chance. If you don't already know Poppy allow me to introduce you. Poppy is the Notting hill-based lifestyle blogger of poppyloves.co,uk. She writes about all the gorgeous little cafes, boutiques and hidden gems she finds on her travels around London. She also loves a bit of a craft, so today Poppy and I are going to show you how to make a simple but beautiful cushion in 10 easy steps! Now don't be put off by measurements. This patterns is easy to follow and the cushion consists of just three pieces.
All you need:
* Lovely fabric!
* Three buttons (ours are Cath Kidston)
* Ribbon for button loops
* The pillow
* Newspaper.
Then make a cuppa and let the fun begin!
Friday, 11 April 2014
How to get birds into your garden
I love the birdies ... as I put my washing out I daydream they come and sit on my shoulders like in Snow White (everyone does that right?) But alas, my garden is birdless! So the other day I asked my lovely facebook followers for some advice. I wrote ...
Monday, 7 April 2014
Changing soft furnishings with nature 'Spring summer'
Spring is here! Little creatures are unfurling and so are our gardens. Blokes are wearing flip flops as early as March and we girls are fretting over our pastry white legs. We change our wardrobe and our diet with the seasons so why not the inside of our homes? I can't afford to do much but even swapping my soft furnishings over twice a year (in the spring and again in the autumn) makes the world of difference. Why? because it lifts my spirits and invigorates my surroundings. I feel more in tune with nature and it just makes me feel better.
Friday, 4 April 2014
The William Morris 'Tree of Life' Tapestry Cushion
I've always loved the 'Tree of life' tapestry by the 19th Century artist William Morris.
It's such a beautiful design, so I was over the moon when I discovered this beautiful
loom-woven Flemish Tapestry cushion over at Wye Needlecraft. I found the cushion just after hubby and I were married, so I thought it would mark the occasion perfectly ... now it sits quietly in the corner watching our marriage 'grow' and it's always in reaching distance should I ever need to hit him with it : ) Aw not that I would!
Wednesday, 2 April 2014
How to disguise and makeover an ugly armchair (in 5 mins)
Now I love my armchair. It's comfy, cosy and sits snugly in my little nook under the stairs.
But while I love the shape of the chair, I detest the fabric. It may have had its plus points back in its day but today it's dark and a bit too shabby (not the chic variety.)
So until I can afford to upholster it - which I will learn to do (anyone care to teach me? skill for a skill?)
I need to find a way to live with it. I've tried all sorts, from disguising it with cushions to covering the whole thing in a big blanket. That didn't work - it just looked like an obese ghost.
Then I tried this: a simple tablecloth, pinned in place ... and it works perfectly! it brightens the whole room, took all of 5 minutes and required no effort whatsoever. Perfect : )
Before
After
Friday, 28 March 2014
My favourite fings - My mum (on Mother's day)
My mum.
I have a lovely mum. She's the kindest, most loving, most humble person I've ever met, and not a day goes by when I don't feel loved by her. So since Mother's day is approaching, while my mum isn't an actual 'fing,' she is one of my most favourite people.
So today Mummykins, you are my favourite fing!
Thursday, 27 March 2014
HOW TO MAKE: A simple flower arrangement
This video will show you how to make a simple flower arrangement in real time.
Step by step I'll show you how to create a beautiful arrangement which can be used for weddings, funerals, christmas and birthdays for years to come.
This is ideal for beginners.
Cost only £7.50
and took 40 minutes to make.
(Apologies in advance for scatty behaviour ...
and please note no spiders were killed in the making of this video.)
Friday, 21 March 2014
Pretty Nostalgic Magazine
Pretty Nostalgic Magazine. I've just discovered this after ordering a free back copy (how very generous of them!) and I have to say ... everything about it is just LOVELY. It's an independent magazine, filled with all things vintage, crafty, foraging, upcycling, natural recipes, craft fairs, vintage fashion, home decor and really interesting stories. In short, it's Jodie Podes heaven!
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
How to shabby chic your garden furniture ... in one afternoon.
Well it's spring (almost) and at this time of year we all head out into the garden and stand hand-on-hips accessing the winter damage, and ponder how to bring our gardens back to life. What I want is a pretty summery haven, what I have is some shabby-looking furniture in dire need of some TLC. I can't afford to replace everything but nor would I want to. So before you raid your money box and head down to Homebase I have two words for you ...
SHABBY CHIC!!
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