February 28, 2011

DIY Doiley Lampshade

How very cool - instructions and photo courtesy of this lovely Sweedish blog ! I have a mountain of lace doileys that might get put to goo...

February 25, 2011

Children's Party Ideas - Art Exhibition Party

How gorgeous is this idea for a kid's party - particularly if they like arts & craft! I love the numbered craft stations and those...

February 24, 2011

My Creative Space - Paper

Some wedding samples in the works - although I won't reveal them just yet - I don't want to spoil anything for the bride if she goes...

February 23, 2011

Artwork for the home

via Bloesem You could do any variation of this piece above for your wall at home with a cool paper punch and some patience. DIY - Chevron Ar...

February 21, 2011

Tips for Icing Biscuits

If you are a total beginner with the whole biscuit icing thing like me then you might enjoy the Biscuiteers book , it is brilliant. This is...

February 18, 2011

Friday Favourites - Serif Tote Bag

How very cool. From Little Factory via Pinterest . Have a fabulous weekend folks and don't forget the Handmade Market is on tomorrow...

February 17, 2011

My Creative Space - Learning to Ice Biscuits

My sister gave me this fabulous book for my birthday which I have been wanting. So Anya and I set about trying 'line icing' and ...

February 16, 2011

Real Wedding - Grace Designs Hair Accessories

I went to see the lovely Stephanie get married on Saturday, the church was conveniently five minutes from my place. The bride wore this pin...

February 15, 2011

Master Bedroom detail

A mix of simple, clean lines and more intricate detail in these bedrooms. I don't like the colours in this one but like the interesting ...

February 14, 2011

Valentines Craft for kids

As I mentioned the other day I have never been big on Valentines but it did present a nice opportunity to talk to Anya about love - why w...

Handmade Hair acessories - Hydrangea Clip

More from my Summer Garden range, the Hydrangea clip! The hydrangea also looks lovely on a headband, elastic or metal. I now have black m...

February 11, 2011

Childrens Bedroom Inspiration

I still haven't really done a thing to the kids room as far as decorating goes - you know how it is... move in, unpack, get on with life...

February 10, 2011

Valentines inspiration for all year round

~ We don't really celebrate Valentines in our house, It's not that I am the Valentines grinch but a former florist and I used to dis...

February 9, 2011

African Violet headband in crepe

The African Violet headband grew up - I have made a few felt ones for adults on metal headbands which look great but also doing some in fi...

February 8, 2011

Mad Men Fashion

We have just started watching Mad Men and I am LOVING the 50-60's fashion! Rather difficult doing the housework in those frocks mind ...