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FIMO Polymer Clay Leather Candle Wraps

I’m so happy to be working with FIMO on this sponsored post today! I’ve used FIMO polymer clay in so many DIY’s for this blog, so I’m really excited we’re collaborating on this project. One of the things that makes Christmas feel really magical to me is the lighting. When the days are colder and darker, twinkling lights have this warmth to them that creates such a romantic mood! With this is mind throughout the year I top up my candle supply in preparation for the winter months and especially the festive season. (Top tip – head to IKEA for… Read More

A Weekend in Bournemouth (with a toddler)

It’s time for our annual holiday video again! I’m making a conscious effort to film (and actually edit – that’s the key here) a weekend away at least once a year. I’ve kept it short because a, who wants to watch a half an hour film of our every move for three days and b, I like the idea of a little keepsake to spark the memories. For me this is a minute of pure joy and I can’t help but laugh every time I see Ollen running around on that pier! Our Airbnb was the perfect place to… Read More

Kitchen Renovation Diaries – Flooring

(Unfortunately this is not my kitchen. Sharing some inspiration with you throughout this post. Click on the images for sources.) This post is sponsored by Lifestyle Flooring UK who have provided me with the flooring in exchange for this post. So, we’re really doing this! You know that feeling? When you’ve been planning something in your head for over two years, then, when it actually comes to pulling the trigger, you freeze. I’m feeling the pressure to make sure everything is perfect and it’s overwhelming. So I’m using my blog as a space to work through each decision. If you’re reading… Read More

DIY Easy Rattan Lampshade

If you’re a regular reader of Fall For DIY, you’ll know that I have a mild obsession with lighting and lamps. It’s probably the first thing I notice when I come into a room for the first time. But even though I’m fascinated with lighting in other spaces, I’m still working on getting it right in my own home. I learnt pretty quickly that it is about more than just simple aesthetics when choosing the right lighting in your home. We have low ceilings and after installing some heavy glass pendant lighting, well, let’s just say we’ve all had some… Read More

DIY Applique Wooden Earrings

There’s a place somewhere between ‘make all the things!’ and ‘where can I buy it?’ reserved for all you people who want to add some creativity into your lives, but you know, have kids and jobs and houses to clean and family to take care of and meals to cook and exercise classes and friends to catch up with and maybe, just maybe get a good nights sleep every now and then (if you’re lucky). It can be hard enough to find enough time for the basics, let alone embellish your life with a hobby. But as hectic as life… Read More

DIY Dried Grasses Suspended Framed Art

This post has been sponsored by eFrame. All words and opinions are my own! I’m always looking for interesting ways to decorate the walls in my home. I love a good print, but sometimes a space calls for something more. Along with (what seems like) the rest of Instagram I have well and truly jumped on the dried grasses bandwagon. (I’m a sucker for a good trend!) I’ve been inspired to make these from the beautiful images of floating dried floral explosions on Pinterest. I’m obsessed! But how do you bring a floral explosion into your home without looking like… Read More

DIY Air Dry Clay Rainbow Decoration

Before we get into this post I just want to make a quick note that this is a decorative rainbow piece. It is not suitable for younger children who might put it in their mouth. This post is sponsored by Creative Rox who have a brand new, shiny website! I’ve wanted to try FIMO air dry clay for a while and this was the perfect project! I love when a good collaboration comes together. Pop over to see all the crafty goodness they have on the site and get 10% off with the code DIY10! Valid until the 30th September…. Read More

The Most Beautiful Wooden Kitchen Inspiration I Could Find on Pinterest

(Click on images for credits) I’ve been planning the kitchen since the day we moved in almost two years ago now. Someone told me not to make any big changes until we had lived in the house for a year. At the time I thought I’d never be able to live without gutting it for a whole year, but after that year flew by and then another I realised I needed to start making some key decisions and maybe scale back some of my more lofty ambitions if I was going to ever have a kitchen I enjoyed being in…. Read More