Turning Memories into Art: The Beauty of Custom Paint by Numbers

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room makeover part 2

Hi guys! Sorry that this wasn’t posted when promised. Something very strange was going on with my blog and it was having some serious blog doctor attention. Anyway all is back to normal and so I can get on with posting the second half of the room makeover challenge in association with Direct Blinds. Here’s…

makeover a room with £50

Along with other bloggers, I was asked to take part in a renovation challenge in association with Direct Blinds. We were given £50 to brighten up a tired room and all purchases had to come within that budget as they explain here. It’s such a fun idea, the kind of thing I dream up when I…

dipped berry & pistachio shortbread

Hello Lovely Drawer readers! This is far prettier than what I’ve been looking at most of the day. I had a pile of banking to get sorted for The Lovely Drawer…two months worth to be precise. I will try and not use busyness as an excuse again as I never want to have to do…

styling the seasons – september

I was excited to be asked to take part in ‘Styling the Seasons’ series thought up by Katy at Apartment Apothecary and Charlotte from Lotts and Lots. I love the idea of not allowing each month to just pass by undocumented but instead styling a surface in your home that reflects that month and what associations…

something for your screen

Hello from our cute little holiday abode in Cheshire. This month’s helping of desktop TLC is a bit late in arrival but as I’ve mentioned previously, it’s been quite the month. The weather outside may have turned decidedly Autumnal here but let’s fight off the inevitable loss of sunlight hours and sniffly noses with a big…

I’ll have some of that

bowls cushion cover // geometric fruit bowl // tin can bowls // hexa side table // wood pile cushion cover // pebble design napkins // sunset radiance table lamp // flamingo print cushion cover Today I’m bringing you the delights of an up and coming online shop dedicated to showcasing independent designer makers. The South African duo behind this fab shop are, you’ve…

front + main: downloadable desktops

Half way through the working week already and that’s right, it’s that time again. This is the final post in the Summer series for West Elm’s fabulous blog Front + Main. Still super duper pumped to have my work on there.  Thanks West Elm! You can go and check out the full post here where…

New to Etsy

Happy Weekend! I’ve got a brand new set of wedding stationery waiting for you in my Etsy shop, hurrah! For choice sake I’ve been trying to create a wedding stationery range with lots of variety, each one with a very different feel and this is the newest addition. You can find this set right here.…

Front + main: printable party

Hello! Just lifting my head out from the endless work pile I’m immersed in, long enough to bring you a breath of fresh air and Summer colour. Here’s the second instalment of the party printables for West Elm‘s, Front + Main blog. This week you can download free labels to pretty up your table spread. You…

Paper Fest 2014

All photos curtesy of the talented Holly Booth This post is a little overdue having attended this fabulous event over 2 weeks ago but nevertheless here it is. I’ve used Holly Booth’s official photographs from the day as with all the chit chat meeting new people in between the talks I barely had an opportunity to grab…

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