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• The Ethicurean

  

  On Saturday I went to the Ethicurean. It looked like Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Crochet: New Craft / New Inspiration

  

  I've recently learnt to crochet and my goodness, I love it! Although I love all crafts, crochet always seemed to retain.Then I found inspiration in cotton... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Shrewsbury: Powys Castle and Attingham Park

  

  Spending some time in Shrewsbury, a couple of places have become favourites. If you're ever in Shropshire and in need of some outdoor time, I recommend Powis... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• New Bristol Illustration

  

  Bristol based prints. Such a simple, lovely idea. Reminding us of the various landmarks in the city, I've seen a couple of different ones in people's homes: a... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Bojagi

  

  I've just discovered bojagi - or pojagi - a Korean patchwork technique that produces a beautiful stained glass effect. The cloth was traditionally used to... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• A Very Big Quilt

  

  I've been making this quilt for over a year.It started last year with a trip to London, a stop at Liberty to have a look at the fabric sale, and the wish to mak... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Craft Candy Launch - Giveaway

  

  I'm not normally one for giveaways and competitions on my blog but today I've made an exception for Craft Candy. The website aims to be a one stop shop for all... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Nature in the Home

  

  The lovely Lou of Little Green Shed has started a project entitled 'Nature in the home' which I've decided to join in with. Often there are flowers or plants... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Etsy Finds: Herringbone and Chevron Love

  

  I love floral fabric, as my Instagram feed would suggest, but I have a new found love for herringbone and chevron after recently finding a lovely fairtrade... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Art: Crochet Vegetables

  

  I came across these crochet vegetables by Jung-Jung a couple of years ago and I'm not quite sure why I haven't posted the pictures yet. I come back to them... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• How To: Pretty Liberty Decorations

  

  Ok, strictly speaking this is probably a Christmassy post, what with it being about baubles and everything. But I think it's ok to break the rules occasionally... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• A Monday Minute

  I love Sanna Annukka. If you have a minute today, check out this video about her latest collection of printed fabrics for Marimekko: POHJOLASSA from jasper... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Eat Up, Shrewsbury

  

  I can’t believe I’ve only just visited Eat Up for the first time. I went a few weeks ago for a late lunch after a 4 mile run. A lovely lunch well deserved, I’d... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• 10 Intagrammers I Love

  

  I am a massive Instagram fan. Yes, there's the whole change of terms debacle, but I can't leave, I love seeing my photos in square format through a trendy... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 CREATIVITY

• Happy New Year!

  

  Bit late to this 'year in review' business but hey, Happy New Year! I've been busy having fun and crafting up a storm, which I want to share on here but right... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Cake

  

  This month I was invited to the Clandestine Cake Club by my colleague who helps organises it, which was held at Tart cafe on Gloucester Road. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Recent Reads

  Recently I have been reading a lot. Not the news media I constantly consume via various screens, but real books that I have been holding in my hands. Yes, Kindl... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Recipe: Easy Palmiers

  

  Otherwise known as: The Easiest Biscuits in all the Land.Ingredients:Puff pastrySugarCinnamonAniseedPreheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F / Gas mark 7Spread some... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• *That* John Lewis Christmas Advert

  We’ve all been there, crying at the tv because on Home and Away Charlie is dying and Bad Boy Brax was 'changing' for her… and oh my god, they were meant to be,... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME

• Empty Wall

  

  I put together this Etsy Treasury because there's a wall belonging to my boyfriend that needs filling with a pretty picture.Lou over at Little Green Shed... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, CREATIVITY, HOME