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feeling fruity

I think its definitely time for another DIY! This one’s been hanging around for a while waiting to be posted and I’ve only just got down to it. After my crazy work stint trying to get my etsy shop up and running I had a a day of light relief in the form of a creative fun Friday, where…

new designers 2014

Last Thursday I spent an intense but brilliant day at New Designers Exhibition for The Design Trust creative start up talks. By the end I’d acquired a very heavy head, full of useful info and buzzing with ideas. There was then a chance to check out all this years design talent so I had a wonder…

beach bag giveaway

Hi guys! Today I’m running the first Lovely Drawer giveaway, cue bright pom pom shaped excitement! So you may remember this fun summer beach bag DIY I posted a couple of weeks ago…well now you can win it! It’s perfect for summer, a holiday, a trip to the beach and let’s be honest, anything with…

new to the etsy shop

I hope you all had lovely weekends enjoying the sun and making the most of the extended light hours. Mine was a longer weekend than usual with a fun Birthday Friday off and lots of treats but now…time to get back on it! To start the week, here are three shiny new prints that I’ve…

sugar fix

Donuts! I haven’t met many people that don’t like them. My husband is in fact the only one I know which inevitably means more for me so no tears shed there. I basically needed an excuse to try out my unused donut pan and these seemed like a brilliant idea. Now I don’t advise these for…

Ezebee Workspace feature

Hello! I was about to say good morning and then realised it was somehow the afternoon! Don’t worry I’m not still in bed, otherwise this featured post would be highly hypocritical. Ezebee is a handmade and vintage marketplace for indie sellers and is committed to promoting creative community. They asked me to contribute a post about working…

something for your screen

Where did that week go? And why do I ask myself that question most weeks? I guess I just better get used to it. Well because it’s Friday and every one loves a freebie, here’s this month’s desktop TLC with a summery theme, of course. We really have been enjoying such nice weather! Let’s hope…

off to the beach

I thought I’d hijack the sunny weather and share this tutorial to turn a standard straw bag into shoulder candy fit for a fiesta. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like I’ll be jetting off anywhere hot and sandy this year (I’m still coming to terms with it) but I always love to take a giant, bright beach bag to hold…

Father’s Day gift idea

Not long until Father’s Day guys! If you fancy making your Dad something then why not try out these DIY patterned leather key chains. I contributed this idea to She Knows so find the full tutorial over here and get making!  

Summer vibes

1. Laser cut thread ring // 2. Jelly bag // 3. Foil cushion // 4. Printed paper cups // 5. Abstract canvas With the occasional glimpse of sun these days, I felt like putting together some fresh and summery goodness to suit the occasion! Just looking at these lovely items made me feel like I wanted…

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