We don't usually go for advent calendars to countdown to Christmas. Mostly because I've never seen a vegan chocolate advent calendar (although I'm sure they do exist) until now! In fact these mini glass jars can be used for not only sweet treats but for messages and small gifts that you can peek at before the day arrives! EDIT: Sharing this post on my Insta account I had a flash of inspiration. Next year each time there is a special or memorable moment I'm going to note it down, fold it up … [Read more...]
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How to Pick the Perfect Planner Part Two: Business
It's only the second in our four part series and I already know I will come out of this wanting more planners than when I began. It's not a bad problem to have though. At least I know that the planner (or two... or three even) I do end up with will be everything I need. It will be my unicorn! (new planner terminology I'm learning. Thanks ClaireabelleMakes!) In this post I wanted to look at covering blogging and business. It's coming up to the anniversary of my first year in blogging and … [Read more...]
DIY Totes Saving Lives
For the last few years every 4 months me and Al head into the city together to give blood. Before we started going together I must admit I’d been too chicken to go alone. For so many years I had been meaning to go. You know, when that ‘I need to...' thought pops into your head, you think about it for a minute and then before you know it, it’s gone and life goes on. The best intentions with the worst follow up. It wasn’t just fear of the needle (it still gets me every time) but lack of … [Read more...]
Fall For DIY Tube Rings
You know when you really get in the zone and get carried away with making. I could not put this project down from the moment I started making it. These rings are so easy to make I kept thinking "just one more" each time I tried to give in for the evening. The result? I have so many rings now! More than I know what to do with. Any ideas? Materials Polymer Clay | Ring Mandrel | Craft Knife | Wire | Cutters | Flat nose pliers Warm up the polymer clay and roll out the pieces between your … [Read more...]
DIY Square Hanging Planter
I've been thinking a lot lately about clearing the clutter in my flat and creating spaces that are both functional and beautifully display our belongings. Because as much as I would love to just throw everything away and only have pretty things around me, there are definitely moments in life that require more than just a copper ring dish, test tube vase or woven wall hanging. I've begun with this IKEA shelving unit in my kitchen/diner. It might seem like an odd place to put a bookshelf … [Read more...]
10 Tassel Projects to get #tasselhappy
If you haven't seen our new challenge over on Instagram you're missing out on some serious #tasselhappy (ness). We've had some gorgeous pictures shared in our hashtag challenge including pregnancy celebrations, bike rides, jewellery to lust over and nature at it's finest. I'm so excited to share some of my favourites with you tomorrow and to announce a little added incentive to get you sharing your tassel love as well. If you're thinking of joining in but don't know what to post here are some of … [Read more...]
Reviewing DIY Statement Necklaces by Erin Pruckno
I'm absolutely delighted to share with you this new book by Erin Pruckno of the blog Thanks, I Made It. If you don't already read Erin's blog then you're missing out on so many amazing jewellery and accessory DIYs and her latest book, DIY Statement Necklaces is no exception! Some of my long time readers will probably remember that I started blogging from the bead shop I managed 5 years ago. Sharing my jewellery making tutorials is both how and why I started on this journey. I love making … [Read more...]
DIY Valentine’s Sweet Heart Earrings
This DIY Valentine's Sweet Heart Earrings post is an old tutorial that I have already published on a different blog last year. I've recently found out that that blog is soon to be no more... sad news, but I've decided to rescue these little heart studs from the black hole of long forgotten blog posts and give it a little Valentine's day love. I actually really love revisiting and re photographing old posts. For a start it is an obvious indicator of how much I've learnt since the first … [Read more...]