Monthly Archives: July 2012

What a difference two months makes in the garden!

Back at the end of May, I planted up my long boarder with plug plants that I’d grown on from tiny saplings. Here is my post from back then. With all the rain we’ve had, the boarder plants have shot … Continue reading

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Shabby chic handmade fabric doorstop

I have needed a new doorstop ever since we moved into our house in February. Until now I’ve been using a jug to keep the kitchen door open. I’ve often seen lovely fabric doorstops so decided it was time to … Continue reading

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Fun times making fairy cakes

My three and a half year old daughter loves to make cakes, particularly fairy cakes. I’ve recently bought some coloured icing in squeezy tubes to make decorating easier for her. She can now ‘draw’ with the icing and has lots of fun! … Continue reading

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From plain to pretty with a few beads and ribbons

Since moving house and having our bedroom decorated a Laura Ashley pale duck egg blue colour (on one wall) I’ve been wanting to do something with our pair of bedside lamps which were very plain. I’ve been collecting duck egg … Continue reading

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Friday’s Fab Find: Priscilla Jones’s beautiful mixed media artwork

I have recently come across an amazing mixed media artist, Priscilla Jones. She  produces the most gorgeous contemporary stitched mixed media pieces in 2D and 3D. This is her website. I find every piece so beautiful and inspiring. I wish I … Continue reading

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Map heart pictures of our favourite places

I’ve often looked at the lovely bespoke map heart pictures sold on notonthehighstreet.com. They are very expensive so I decided to make my own as a gift for my husband. We both share a great love of two places – New York … Continue reading

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Making the best of the bad weather

Over the weekend the weather has been rainy again!  We spent Saturday and Sunday in Wales and as it was my Mother-in-law’s birthday we decided to risk the weather and head up the coast to Aberdovey. It turns out that … Continue reading

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Beth’s ‘First Day’ montage

I’ve finally (three and half years later) got around to making Beth’s ‘First Day’ montage which is a collection of things from her first day of life on 11th December 2008. I’ve included our hospital tags, the 12wk and 20wk … Continue reading

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