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DIY Sofa Recover | Part Two

Last week I posted the first instalment of what was deemed an adventurous project to recover my sofa. Me, the ever optimist went in guns blazing. This project was the push I needed to finally get my second hand sofa recovered and I was absolutely going to get it done in time for this post. Nothing was stopping me. Yes, I was on it. Well that is until life happened. Actually one little furry life happened. But more on that later. If you missed the first part of this post last week it covered choosing your fabrics, measuring the amount… Read More

Make It Easy | Anthro Opal Strand Necklace

Materials Opal Strand | Clasp and Extension Chain I think this might just be the easiest Make It Easy project I’ve ever done. It’s just as well. I’m currently taking a weekend break to Lyon and have no time for making anything more complicated than this Anthro Opal Strand Necklace. To make it all you have to do is tie the strand onto the clasp and extension chain (one on each side) and you have your own $228 necklace for about 1/8th of the price. (AND it’s not even available in the UK.. It’s ok. We don’t need it!) I’m going… Read More

Fall For DIY | Air Dry Clay Platter

As we speak we’re on the way to Lyon! I’m taking a long weekend break to rejuvenate and actually get outside in the fresh air. I’ve got a few blog posts lined up for you this weekend including a French style Wear & Share but before all that I thought this DIY Air Dry Clay Platter was pretty relevant. Brie anyone? I made this platter for my most recent post on Design*Sponge. I’m really enjoying food styling at the moment and not only because you get to sample the food once you’re done. Although that part is pretty enjoyable. (who… Read More

DIY Hanging Easter Egg Planter

After treating myself to some really delicious duck eggs to make this Spicy Duck Egg Shaksouka last week I thought I would make use of the beautiful opaque white shells and create more spring decor from them. Remember planting cress in shells and then drawing faces on them? When the cress grew it looked hilariously like hair! Well this is the grown up (not as much fun) version of that. But I still love it even if it I can’t give these guys a hair cut. Cut 3 lengths of cord each 3 metres long. Hold them together and fold in half. Tie… Read More

DIY Sofa Recover | Part One

Confession time. This is not my living room… I sadly do not have these beautiful wooden floors and a collection of dream textiles strewn around so perfectly. My living room is a constant work in process and until recently this had really frustrated me. I found it difficult to spend so much time online looking at perfectly styled homes and minimal interiors without wishing I had the space, money and discipline to transform my slightly cluttered, mostly disorganised two bed flat into the perfect home. But lets say I did. Overnight I have a home I cannot fault and everything… Read More

Fall For… Spring Beginnings

I’m starting early today. I’m preparing to jump on a train down to London for a very special friends birthday celebrations. Tonight I’ll be dancing the night away but before that I’ll have a nice (and long) train journey to do a little work for We Make Collective. I love working on trains. There’s something about the lack of distraction that keeps me focussed and I’m always my most productive then. Even when I’m lost in the world speeding by outside the window my mind feels relaxed and open, ready to absorb any information I feed it. I’m at my smartest… Read More

Fall For the Details | DIY Fabric Buckets

Now that the weather is turning and it’s becoming actually pleasant to leave the house I’m starting to miss having a garden again. There’s nothing like sitting in the sun on a warm spring day watching the world come back to life again. I love working outside. From a nice shady spot taking photos or just letting myself be inspired to free up my write style and let it come from a more natural place. In fact just sitting here writing this is giving me cabin fever! There’s only one thing for it. Throw the window open and surround myself… Read More

Food | Spicy Duck Egg Shakshouka

I’ve always been a bit of a foodie. By foodie I mean I enjoy food, not that I’m an expert at noticing flavours or understanding the different between rare and medium rare. I just love to eat… anything. Give me cake or give me an apple, I’m going to have a good time with it. There’s nothing I’ve ever tried that I wouldn’t eat again. I enjoy all textures and tastes and I cannot get enough of them! That’s why it was especially difficult making the decision to change my eating habits last year. I went veggie… Well the worlds worst veggie to… Read More

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