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Behind the Blog | Refocus

Happy New Year everyone! The new year is usually a moment I look forward to. After a break it can feel amazing to refocus and start to put into place those plans that have been on the to-do list for usually way too long. This year it feels a little different. I’m still excited about the possibilities of the next year, but my own shortcomings from 2016 have left me feeling a bit inadequate and scared going into this year. And the thing is I know what the problem is, but it doesn’t make it any easier to know why… Read More

Christmas Wishes & Monochrome Sugar Cookies (Vegan Friendly)

This is my last post before I head off for a festive break but I wanted to quickly share this cookie recipe with you. I’ve never made sugar cookies before and on a whim I decided I needed some monochrome stars for Christmas day. What can I say, this time of year brings out the baker in me! Now I’m not much of a baker and if I can make these after a glass of mulled mine then anyone can make them! And because they are vegan (almost) anyone can eat them. I’ve just made these ones today and they… Read More

Eight Must Listen Podcasts for 2017

This post brought to you by Tivoli Audio. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Fall For DIY. There are many benefits to working alone. For a start I don’t have to worry if I’m looking a little dishevelled occasionally (ok, most of the time) and I get to make a mess without worrying I’m in anyone’s way. But I have to say it does get a little lonely. I can be shut up in the studio for 10 hours a day without seeing anyone else so for company I turn to podcasts. I’ve confessed my podcast addiction… Read More

DIY Mini Plywood Individual Cheeseboards

The cheeseboard is a hotly anticipated event in our house. It’s literally been planned for months. We get in a pretty special range of vegan “meat” charcuterie and cheeses and then an even more impressive selection of mini real cheeses. As the non-vegan of the household I have my pick of which cheese we get. (I am going to be the only person eating it… the one perk of living with a vegan) The only problem is as soon as we get to the deli I am overwhelmed with the choice! The cheese struggle is real you guys. Anyway, whether you… Read More

DIY Easy Mini Bauble Gift Toppers

So as you might have guessed I’m using this weeks blog posts to get Christmas ready! I’m sharing my DIY prep with you and hopefully if you’re not quite ready yet you can keep up. Click on the ‘party’ tab above this post and choose ‘Christmas’ to see all my posts – hopefully you have time to make one or two this week! Today I’m making my DIY easy mini bauble gift toppers. I am working hard to keep things simple this year so I have letter stickers and small baubles to make a gift topper/label quicker than I could… Read More

DIY Monstera Swiss Cheese Leaf Soaps

I always love making gifts but I must admit I have found it overwhelming in previous years. The struggle is keeping the gifts simple enough to easily make, but interesting enough so they look like it took much longer. Well, welcome to soap making! I love using melt and pour soap bases because they are incredibly easy to shape, colour and add scents too. You don’t have to mess around with chemicals and you can make them into any shape and even as personalised letters! But today I’m going to show you how easy it is to make these Swiss… Read More

How to Make an Entrance in your own Home

If you’re having friends and family over at Christmas time you really want you home to warm feel inviting. I’m planning a small Christmas party at my studio (if I ever get it tidy again!) and it’s going to be a hard task to make it cosy and welcoming. The space is beautiful, but those big windows let in a cold draught. I want to make it warm and welcoming so I’m using the entrance as this is going to be the first thing everyone gets to see! I don’t have a lot of spare time for making this happen,… Read More

Get a Silentnight Sleep with Studio (and watch me unbox on my own!)

As a creative blogger I’m always hunting out that new design trend or idea for inspiration. But I’ve noticed in recent years how the objects that have inspired me have changed and evolved. My focus has shifted from prioritising how an item looks, to how each item in my home is functional and useful. Great design to me means combining these two (well, three really) areas and making sure everything in my home looks great, performs well and is environmentally sound. The new Studio by Silentnight brand gives me all three with the ability to design my own bespoke bed… Read More

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