Turning Memories into Art: The Beauty of Custom Paint by Numbers
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|AD | sponsored post in collaboration with Figured Art I’ve loved painting for as long as I could hold a paintbrush and know first hand not only the therapeutic benefits
happy birthday
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|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
|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…
time for thai
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|It’s the start of a new week and I’ve a new recipe to share over at Aspiring Kennedy. It’s tried and tested (promise) so grab your shopping list and step over to Lauren’s blog to get cooking this Pad Thai recipe. I’m still reeling from my Thai lunch yesterday. A pub around the corner from…
you’re a gem
DIY
|I decided to use my extended Christmas break to do a few DIY projects around the house. You know, the kind you’ve been meaning to do for about a year but life’s priorities take over and prettifying your house moves right to the bottom of the pile (and rightfully so). Anyway I’d been staring at…
a new adventure
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|image: Stacy Newgent via Design Sponge // text: The Lovely Drawer Well hello! New adventures all round! You may have noticed a bit of a shake up here at The Lovely Drawer and all I have to say is ‘about time!’ I’ve been working on and off on rebranding, creating price lists, and an online portfolio…
so good together
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|Oh look, it’s friday again! How did that happen? If you were thinking of going out in search of a Valentine’s Card this weekend then add some extra pennies into the gift pot and print this free downloadable card instead. It couldn’t be much simpler and you end up with a hand finished card all…
full of love
DIY
|Hi! Sorry for my absence in blogland. There’s been a whole lot going on and changes brewing which have left me little head space for much else. To my surprise January whizzed past, turning into one big rainy blur. Now suddenly it’s February and nearly Valentine’s and I went to get in quickly and share…
pick six: tapas to try in spain
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|Another instalment from Aspiring Kennedy, tapping in further to the wealth of Lauren’s travelling experience. Her 10 month old baby is the most well travelled teeny tot I’ve ever met! So well travelled that they’ll pretty much be out of the country until April. Here she gives us some tips for tucking into tapas. You…
something for your screen
DIY
|It’s Friday (yay) and I feel a freebie coming on! Here’s a new downloadable wallpaper to brighten up your screen. Get downloading here, enjoy and I’ll think up a new batch for next month. Have a great weekend. I plan to!
winter fiesta
Interiors
|bridesmaids // aztec rug // dreamy sky // floral card // malgudi bookcover // berry ice pops A hint of summer vibrance brought back down to earth with with a deep navy. This colour combo is the definition of striking and choosing a navy instead of black keeps it classy. Hope it inspires!
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Hi, I’m Teri and welcome to my own creative corner of the internet. I blog about interiors, DIY projects, design inspiration and my general life so stick around have a read and say hi.
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