moody bathroom update

    It wasn’t that long ago that I tackled this bathroom but here I am coming back for round 2!

the grass is always greener

From top right: dining area // bouquet // glassware // pea & goats cheese tart // patterned bag planters // art print // painted patterned brickwork I can’t say I’ve ever owned many green clothes or had a lot of green going on in my home but I’m starting to wonder why? Grass green, black, white and grey…

lovely little trip

Well it’s Monday and it’s back to business after such a memorable time away. We spent 5 nights in Brussels and then moved onto Bruges for 2 nights. I’ve done a lot of city exploring with my fidgety-footed family but this was our first city break as a couple, which made it all the more…

spice & all things nice

Hello from Belgium! Just checking in to say there’s a new recipe for you over at Aspiring Kennedy blog. Lauren is currently living in the height of sophistication, masquerading as a Parisian local (amazing). Make sure you follow here travels over on her blog. Back to the sweet stuff…if you love brownies but want to…

a little break

We’re off for a little trip to Brussels & Bruges yay! Very excited to get away for a bit and spend some time with the husband, exploring a little bit of Belgium. What’s made the whole trip even more lovely and exciting is that it’s effectively been sponsored by some very generous people.  So so…

something for your screen

It’s Friday, the sun’s shining and here’s a fun freebie to top it off. This quote was inspired by some reading I’ve been doing lately on busyness and these are definitely words of wisdom I need to listen to/ have on my screen to remind me. I can get so wrapped up in planning each…

creative community

Image from West Elm Uk // Text by The Lovely Drawer Last Friday I visited the Etsy pop up at West Elm London. This was West Elm’s first one in the UK and did not disappoint with an inspiring selection of talented Etsy designer makers. I love that West Elm collaborates with creative communities and…

dusk light

Candied apple dessert // Abstract paint strokes // tower block // It by Alexa Chung // Cosmico branding // Aztec rug

a bowl full

I love miniature patterned bowls! When I first started seeing them take over shop shelves, I was drawn to them and it got me thinking up a DIY version. That’s just how my mind rolls at the moment! Once baked these are dishwasher proof, so you can use them as dipping bowls or for snacks…

happy birthday

Wow! This morning I was just thinking it was around this time of year I started this blog. After searching my archives I realised it’s exactly 2 years today since The Lovely Drawer was birthed! I’m so glad that two years on I’m still just as excited to create in this way. This space has…

planters to buy or diy

DIY geometric box planter from Weekdaycarnival Hex spora from Light and Ladder Porcelain bottle vases from Sorbet Seams Concrete planters from INK.SEK DESIGN DIY colour block air plant pot from Cakies Copper hanging planter from INK.SEK DESIGN I never used to be too fussed about having plants in my home. This was at least partly…

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