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Monthly Archives: October 2010
Through the lens: Stormy skies
These are a selection of photos taken around Wales in rough weather. The skies are moody and changing every moment.
Friday’s Fab Find: Measuring tape sellotape tape
I found this cool product in a lovely vintage clothes & accessories shop called ‘Her Dandy Wolf‘ in Aberystwyth. It is sellotape with measuring tape printed on it. It looks so real. If you love it as much as I … Continue reading
Through the lens: Autumn colours to brighten your day
‘Through the lens’ is a new series of posts featuring some of my favourite photographs that I’ve taken over the last few years. To start the series off, I’m showing some highlights from my autumnal collection of images. Autumn is … Continue reading
Calico bag dressed up and ready to go
One of my previous Friday’s Fab Finds was about a 99p Hobby Craft calico bag which you could embellish as you wish. Over the past few weeks I have been working on a bag for me to use to carry my craft … Continue reading
Friday’s Fab Find: Lace sticky tape
I was recently reading Clare Kelly’s blog Passthepattern when I found this in one of her posts: Wow, I thought. This is a great idea, specially for gift wrapping Christmas gifts. You can buy something similar from Amazon here. Happy … Continue reading
Midland Hotel, Morecambe – A masterpiece of 1930s Art Deco glamour and style
I was lucky enough to have visited a truly amazing example of 1930s British architecture – the fabulous Art Deco Midland Hotel on the seafront at Morecombe Bay in Lancashire. This is it: When the present Midland Hotel opened in … Continue reading
Posted in Travels
Tagged Arcitecture, Art Deco, design, interior design, Lancashire, photography, review
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Autumn in the Lake District
In October 2007 we spent a lovely weekend in the Lake District visiting friends. I took many photos and over the next few weeks I thought I would share some of my favourites with you. Autumn might be a bit … Continue reading
Friday’s Fab Find: Gorgeous crochet lariats
I have just learnt to crochet and have now made the first square towards a blanket for my daughter’s bed. Now I’m fairly confident at making squares I thought I’d try out something new, so I bought a magazine ‘Irresistable … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Friday's Fab Find
Tagged craft, crochet, design, handmade, inspiration, jewellery, Lariat
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Muffins Made Me Mad for More
I have noticed that a lot of people who love doing crafts also love to bake and can produce amazing cakes and other goodies. Now I love to craft and bake but unfortunately my abilities stop in the kitchen. To … Continue reading
Friday’s Fab Find: Vintage china tea service, cupcakes and posies
I was flicking through November’s edition of ‘House Beautiful’ magazine when I came across this article.It immediately grabbed my attention being so pink and pretty, so I read on. The article is about a lady, Lesley, who gave up her … Continue reading
Posted in Friday's Fab Find
Tagged China, eating, flower arranging, Food, Gardens, inspiration, Poppy Greens
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