Posts Tagged ‘diy’

Drink it all in

How often do you just stop and soak in all the little joyful moments in life? I’m sure I’ve talked about this before on here, but it really is so easy to let things pass us by when we’re busy with the day to day of getting by, keeping on top of the to do list…

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One for the stationery lovers

It’s time for another DIY and this one really is easy! I know there are lots of stationery nerds out there, just like me. You love checking out all the different coloured pencils and stocking up on an amount of notebooks that even a writer couldn’t get through. But they’re so pretty, right?! This little DIY…

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pretty & useful

I have A LOT of necklaces! I mean A LOT. They’ve been hanging out in various bowls, trays and dishes around our bedroom, leaving me rooting around like a crazy women in the morning having forgotten which one I put which in. For a while I tried those sticky hooks on the wall next to…

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DIY home

marble tray // copper statement light // faux fur stool // moon phase wall hanging // gold & perspex clipboards // ikea hack table

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DIY envelope table plan

I’m excited to have another guest DIY post slot over on Bespoke Bride. It’s bold and bright and comes with free printable envelope liners! If you’re planning a wedding or want to store this for a hypothetical future event (wink wink) then head on over to Emily and Jessica’s gorgeous blog right here.

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A tree for your tree

Happy Friday to you all! I hope you have lots of festive fun planned over the weekend. Perhaps you fancy making some tree decorations? Well if you’re in the market for some Christmas craft, why not give these tree ornaments a go? They are so simple to make and it also means you get to…

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Easiest Necklace Ever

Here’s another DIY that’s been loitering my end for a while, never quite having time to edit it and write it all up for you. It really is the easiest necklace to make and will add a pop of colour to any outfit. I think the most fun part is picking out the coloured threads…

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DIY concrete candle holders

I’m excited to bring you this guest DIY for the fabulous Bespoke Bride. If you aren’t familiar with this inspirational wedding blog run by Jess & Emily, then you should get over there now.! Wedding DIYs, real weddings, wedding planning tips and colour pops round every corner! I’ve been wanting to use concrete for a…

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plant it pretty

Sometimes DIY projects take a long time to make it onto this space. I thought this up ages ago but only managed to make it a month ago on holiday and I’m only getting round to posting it now!  Everyone loves a hanging planter these days, so here’s a rope inspired version complete with colour blocking effect.…

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Laura Ashley guest DIY post

So after such a lovely introduction on the Laura Ashley blog as their Blogger Crush for September, I now get to share a DIY tutorial I worked on for their ‘Make & Do’ category as well. *Disclaimer my old friends spray paint is well and truly involved. Learn how to make this show stopper cake stand…

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diy neck candy

Yes people! I finally have a new DIY for you! I’m so sorry for such a canyon sized gap between this and the last one. It certainly wasn’t intentional but design work very much got in the way. Actually ‘got in the way’ makes it sound like an unwanted obstacle but I’ve been very thankful…

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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…

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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…

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DIY little madam cushion

I was so excited when Clemence from Oh The Lovely Things asked me to guest post over on her beautiful blog while she’s away on her hols! I’ve enjoyed her blog for a long time now so if you haven’t been paying her regular visits you’ll just have to start now. I decided to make…

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blog hop

Good morning! You may be wondering what on earth a blog hop is. Basically it’s 5 questions that get passed along to 2 new bloggers each time. Thanks to Katy from Folly and Bloom who passed the blog hop baton over to me. We met at Blogtacular and did some styling together at Ellie Tennant’s…

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let’s DIY a summer party

colour block food domes // watercolour table numbers // fruit kebab place cards  pistachio dipped strawberry cream pops // strawberry lemonade with printable labels // crepe paper painted garland 

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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…

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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!  

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desk organising made pretty

Aahh finally some more DIY ideas to kick around this place. I’m not gonna lie, I wasn’t all together that hopeful that these plaster of paris pots were going to work. The last time I used the stuff was probably in summer holiday kids camp where there was at least an array of Disney characters in…

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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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