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Tag Archives: design
Online shop coming soon
Today was the Earlsdon Festival and it was a really fantastic day. The sun shone and so many people came along. I had my stall selling my Driftwood Dreaming products and it was a huge success. I received so many … Continue reading
Coming soon – Etsy shop selling Driftwood creations
I haven’t posted in a long while as I have been busy developing products that I am planning to sell inmy new Etsy shop. I love driftwood. How every single piece is different from the next, the mystery that surrounds … Continue reading
The power of Pinterest
In my previous post, I showed a strange 360 degree photo mantage of my craft room in the early stages of its being painted. I thought I’d share with you my inspiration from Pinterest that has helped me design my craft … Continue reading
My weekend finds
I was in Aberystwyth this weekend and while in town thought I would have a look in a couple of charity shops to see if I could find any nice fabric, wool or some vintage china. I actually found a … Continue reading
Friday’s Fab Find: Cool design website which aspires to inspire
I was recently sent a link to this very cool website/blog that is all about cool design inspired by designers. The site is called The Donut Project and this is what it says about itself: “The Donut Project is a … 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
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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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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Zakka – beautiful yet useful hand made items
I have recently come across the term ‘Zakka’ which really interested me. Not knowing anything about it but having a love of Japanese craft I had to find out more and share it here. One translation of Zakka means “household … Continue reading
Beth’s button blanket
When my daughter was a couple of months old she started to gain interest in her surroundings and began to touch things within her reach. As her periods of wakefulness began to increase I started looking for toys that were … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Family life
Tagged blanket, buttons, children, craft, design, learning, sewing
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