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How to make the Perfect Grandparent Gift

Making Ollen’s Memory Book – How to make the Perfect Grandparent Gift

When Ollen was born we were given a beautiful baby memories book. The kind you print out photos and add in details month by month. How many photos have we printed out? A massive zero. We did manage to write down a few memories from each month so far – with help from our camera feeds to jog our memories – but it’s yet another job on the list to feel guilty about not getting around to. I knew I wanted to get the photos off my phone. Yeah, it’s great having everything backed up in 15 different electronic places… Read More

DIY Photo Tree Advent Calendar

DIY Photo Tree Advent Calendar made with Adobe Photoshop Elements

The holidays are almost here and I am starting to get that festive feeling. In fact as soon as I feel the first chill of winter I’m all about Christmas. I have to reign myself in when it comes to Christmas decorating. I would start mid November if I had my way. One of my favourite traditions is the advent calendar because it’s not only acceptable, but mandatory you start your advent calendar on December 1st. For me it’s the perfect way to count down the days and celebrate the festive period for its entirety. Building the suspense each day… Read More

Fall For DIY x Working Clasp Collaboration | Help us launch our Kickstarter!

It’s happening!! After a little false start last week we are launching our Kickstarter campaign today! It’s just given me more time to get nervous this weekend. But I feel like the nerves are finally turning to excitement. It’s been a while since I’ve launched a project. I’ve actually had hundreds of ideas throughout my pregnancy and the last 9 months (How is that even right!?) but it’s taken a collaboration with my friend from Working Clasp to get any of my ideas into fruition. I lost my confidence and spent way too much time procrastinating over the smallest details…. Read More

Punch Needle Rainbow Brunch Workshop with The Staying Inn

I’ve always been in awe of teachers. The idea of standing in front of a room of young people and trying to get them to learn gives me heart palpitations. But I also get how fulfilling and rewarding it can be. I’ve been lucky enough to teach a range of workshops in the past 10 years, but the difference is I teach adults. The great thing about teaching those above 16 years of age is the sense of achievement you get without the backchat (most of the time…) If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know how much I loved… Read More

How to have a Relaxing Holiday with a Baby

Going on holiday with me is no mean feat. I’m not exactly calm and collected about stepping out of my comfort zone. The adventurer in me got lost a long time ago and left a worrier in its place. Now I’m one of those people who turns up at the airport two hours before the two hours you’re meant to. You know, just to be on the safe side (what if the car breaks down/taxi doesn’t arrive/we forget our passports/a sinkhole opens up and swallows our suitcases? We won’t be standing around trying on sunglasses and buying everything we forgot… Read More

Cox and Cox Lighting

Light up and Make a Statement

I always regret playing it safe. In my head it goes, “go on. Let’s be brave this time and do something awesome. But hang on a minute, what if it isn’t awesome? What if, actually you’re just trying to be different for difference sake and really you should just do what everyone else is doing because you’re not an interior designer and you’ll probably end up just messing it up and everyone will think you’re stupid” My inner monologue turns a simple decorating decision into a life-defining moment. It can escalate pretty quickly up in my head. I’m so dramatic…. Read More

DIY Parquet table with Prettypeg Legs

Easy Build DIY Parquet Table with Prettypeg Legs

Ollen has had many ‘firsts’ this month. He’s cut his first tooth, said his first word (yes, I’m counting mamamamama), crawled for the first time and had his first meal sat at a table. That last one doesn’t usually come in the set of baby milestones, but I was probably more excited than I should have been about the whole event. I’ve been working for months to make this happen. Ollen is at that lovely phase in which he either wants to be held or rolling under the sofa, so getting any work done is tricky, let alone woodwork, which involves… Read More

How to Make this DIY Macrame Tote Bag using Jute

I’ve always loved these string style shopping bags. What better way to show off how healthy you are than letting the world see your fruit and veg haul. Just make sure you hide the junk food in a fabric tote right! But seriously, anything which helps me remember to take my reusable bags to the supermarket is a win. I crocheted myself one in the classic style a few years ago and I use regularly. As this was such a success I thought I’d try it again. This time putting a spin on the bag by using a macrame knotting… Read More

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