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DIY Mini Box First Aid Kit with Cross Stitch Cover

2012-05-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

Just a wee post today! I had to share this lovely little Travel First Aid Kit ^_^ Handbag sized and big enough for plasters and wipes. If I go anywhere though Id need bug repellant so might need a bigger box. Cross stitch, red card stock and some glue.

One of these bad boys available for $2.35 on Amazon

Lots of love Claire xo

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Keeping A Visual Journal Using an Old Hardback Book | Advice and Tips from How Does She

2012-05-29T09:30:00.000+01:00

I was so pleased to find this fabulous article via Pinterest. Some of you lovelies may have noticed that my 'journalling' posts fell by the way side in previous months, well I blogged about that a few weeks ago that I was grieving for my Cat who I had for 16 years that we had to put down which was very sad indeed and I just couldn't find the motivation to journal about things that were going on. Now Im back to being inspired again and itching to get journalling. Im going to blame the weather ^_^

This article was created by the lovely Cristi of Weeds to wishes blog and is currently suffering from a horrendous loss and my heart goes out to her. Such a beautiful inspiring lady and I hope she gets back to full health soon. Throughout her article she explains the things you need, like my favourite item - Gesso, to make a vintage book your own personal journal.

I have been going crazy recently trying to find how people organise their supplies for current projects that they're working on! I will share what I have found. Trying to inspire myself to narrow down what I need at the moment I suppose! A carry case like this is absolutely perfect. Pockets galore!

Cristi has turned this article into a guide on how to prep that pages and really goes through how she works.. and her process

Ive tried this before but Im a massive fan of adding layers! Might try a few more painted pages with not so many layered pieces.

She's so organized!

I love these colours! And instead of using mixed papers she's used paint and pattern. I have many rubber stamps to add texture and things so I should definitely get on with this!

The post on How Does She
Cristis Blog Weeds to Wishes.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Colour Palette Love | Gorgeous Food Styling From Emilie Griotte for Decor8

2012-05-28T09:00:00.000+01:00

I absolutely love Emilie Griottes feature section on Decor8 blog and of course as soon as I saw this post I had to share! All of my favourite colours in one shot ^_^

Such beautiful photographs and instructions on how to create your own colourful meringues! I wouldn't want to eat these meringues, even looking at them reminds me how much the sugar in meringues makes my teeth feel funny! It amazes me how food bloggers aren't the size of houses ^_^

These look stunning! I think I would prefer them as decor :p

Emilies post on Decor8 Blog.

Lots of love Claire xo

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My Ikea Sideboard Turned Desk Space and Organized Decoupage Breadbin Storage

2012-05-27T09:00:00.000+01:00

Please excuse the terrible quality of images! These were taken in a very dark room as it faces north and it was via my phone. Suprizingly enough my phone copes with the low light images better that my digital cameras! They get far too grainy. Anywho I digress!! A while ago I created this post about pull out tables in a kitchen area that I thought would be a great idea for the tiny space in my craft room. Although Im on a tiny budget! So i went to the ikea site. I discovered the Lyckhem Occaisonal table which is originally meant for a dining room sideboard I think but the measurements turned out to be perfect. Just a little deeper than the billy bookcase that was there before so not taking up too much room.. nice and tall for me because Im very tall and also have back problems so when I sit i need my knees to be lower than my bum.. so so so... it all worked out lovely. I attached the measuring tape to the front too which is incredibly useful! I bought a bar stool from Ikea too but before I did that I had done my maths regarding heights so its perfect. The cat has taken to sleeping on the chair though because it sits just above the radiator... its her new favourite spot!

This is the bread bin on top of my desk! I have it organised using greengate square baking cups in the middle and the box they came in. At the end are my hard drives and its the perfect size. It usually stays open for easy reach but may need to do a little rearranging for my sewing machine to fit. Depends which looks the best ^_^

Annnd my ikea expedit! Lots of fabric in my shelves. Just prettiness to look at ^_^

Lots of love Claire xo

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Crochet and Interior Inspiration from Norway | I love Stina Ballerina!

2012-05-26T08:30:00.000+01:00

Look at all the pretty colours in this bright white kitchen! I love the vintage book pages. I must keep an eye out for floral illustrations in books. I love this kitchen ^_^

And look at all that lovely washi tape on an 'inspiration' wall! Great if you don't have a cork board to store your inspiration. I also think that is wood; be careful if you're sticking directly on to paint. It can take the paint/plaster with it when its being removed unless you heat it quickly with a hair dryer or embossing heat gun thing.

The wall decor in that bedroom is absolutely gorgeous and I love the colour of the table! Last year I went crazy for the Ikea yellow polka dot bedding that was available and I was wide awake for about 3 weeks haha! O_O Be very careful with bright stimulating colours in a bedroom!

I just love it all!!! Quite the same shape as some of the walls in Anna Weinreichs home, must be a Scandinavian thing.

Allll the pretty colours make your heart sing!!! I love that coral shade of yarn in the ripple blanket along the bottom. Also slightly in love with that chartreuse green hassle key ring on the cabinet door. I may have to get something like that for the wee cupboard we have that stores our electricity switchy fuse box thingy majig. Im so up on my electric terminology :p Its in our living room and I hate it!

Love the way this pot holder collection is displayed! I just love this house. I would love to know its layout but I'm happy with all the nosing I have been able to do so far!

Love that crochet blanket. I made a small lap blanket for my mum last year and Holy Moses did it take forever or what!!! I love the colours in it and I would love a gigantic one but I fear it would take me far too long to make. If i start now I might have it ready by 2015 haha.

I just love those colours. Especially the green and blue blanket! Gorgeous ^_^

Displayed using washi tape! Yay! Actually.. that pink pot holder with the daisy inside.. I need that pattern! The colours are gorgeous. Also love the Cloche holder with cupcake cases ^_^ a very beautiful little display in the corner of a kitchen. Is that a towel rack? or for kitchen roll too? or just anything? I suppose you could get some ikea hooks and go a bit nutty with hanging things if you wanted.

The gorgeous dresser! I just adore all the little kitschy details throughout this house. I have also been bursting to crochet a pouffe but I imagine it would also take me forever so I am quite tempted to create a fabric one.. although I need to do a little investigating on the matter ^_^ We have a beanbag and i hate it.. I hate it so much I have thought of many ways of 'accidentally' destroying it. "oh no.. i dropped some corrosive acid by accident and its melted.. awh. gutted..." o-o.....

I love Kusmi tea tins. I want some. I might actually try and make my cousin get some when she goes to france this year. I must find some stores that stock it! That can be my gift instead of perfume. Although I have asked for a market bag to be filled with coffee and Bonne maman galettes lol. I have that wee dumpling dynasty tin with the bunny on the front ^_^ she lives in my bedroom.

A box of beautiful blankets would make anyone happy. That patchwork blanket also looks like that one I was lusting over from RICE DK from 2010 collection.

I love blankets... I love them even more when they've just been freshly laundered and are straight from the dryer.. warm and smelling lovely. I always stick my face in the laundry when its like that lol. It just feels so good. I understand why pets try and make beds from it. It feels amazing. Am I weirdo? tell me you guys do that too!

I love that basket of yarn! AND the decoupaged table. The pattern is fabulous. Although I know I definitely would not have the patience to cut those shapes out as perfectly. Also loving the wall shelves. Is that an organiser of some kind? What would I look for?

Again.. stick the kettle on and get comfy before visiting Stina Ballerina ^_^

Lots of love Claire xo

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Party Inspiration | Tassle Garlands from Confetti System

2012-05-25T09:00:00.000+01:00

I looooove these colours! Especially for the summer time! I love it. They cost a fair bit but Confetti System are fabulous with their creations. Not just garlands...

But I think this is gorgeous for winter time ^_6

Look at the styling project they did for lanvin! With all those pom poms. Gorgeous colours and the centre is yellow to actually make them look like giant flowers. Fabulous! Gorgeous colours too ^_^

I love this! it looks like a sparkler!!! Confetti system have the most fabulous projects, window displays, set design.. you name it... tissue paper and sparkly lovelies a go go!

Confetti System Site

Lots of love Claire xo

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Colourful Craft Room And Interior Decor from Anrinko Blog

2012-05-24T08:30:00.000+01:00

I saw this image on a random tumblr post, which of course had no original source (grr) so it took a few hours but I found it!!! I don't fully understand why I have so much patience when it comes to finding something I want lol... I used to be an image researcher so I can find almost anything on the inter web if I put my mind to it! Took me 2 hours to find a folder from Korea that I wanted too :p who knows why... anyway! I digress! I LOVE the colours of this wall unit and I want it! I would also spend an absolute fortune on fancy knobs for it!! I also am totally in love with this ribbon collection.

What a beautiful shot! Love this ribbon ^_^ Ive asked before but I will ask again! What do you use ribbon with?

Look at this craft room and sewing table!!! I love those machines... Im so jealous. I also love those woven baskets on the bookshelf.

I know this is a christmas image... but I just loved the colours so I had to share! Such beautiful inspiration all the way from Finland! I just love the colour on the coat rack hooks. And the fact that it has a shelf makes me quite happy indeed.

Look at the lamp!!! I have one of those clippy on lamps but mine is quite long and designed for crafting and it is very good.. although for aesthetics Id love an angle poise.

Another pretty christmas image. look at those colours! How could you not be in love!!! I love the colour of the coffee table too. I like that floor lamp ^_^ I could spend so long in this house just looking at pretty things ^_^

Anrinko Blog

Lots of love Claire xo

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Summer Vacation Dreaming | A Beach Hut Caravan Company

2012-05-23T09:00:00.000+01:00

It cannot be helped.... the weather is such that Im dreaming of sunshine and beachy sands. Despite always hating sand cuz it got everywhere... lol but I was so happy when I found this Beach Hut Caravan Company in the UK. Unfortunately nothing of the sort in Ireland but I still love it. And yes I did mean Summer Holiday Inspiration! I love that radio too and gorgeous coastal themed interiors.

I love the colours of the caravan and its only tiny!

Just look at those coastal colours! Decorated to the highest standards. I love the colours of the cushion/sofa pads. And beautiful stripy clarke and clarke fabric. The colours are fabulous for this Caravan Companys little rental lovelies.

Having a wee rest! The exterior colours of the caravan are gorgeous too. Im busting for a caravan as you lot have probably guessed from all my posts lol.

It looks so tiny!! I don't think Im as keen on the navy blue and this shade of lighter blue on the caravan but Im sure that my mind could be changed if I saw it in a different, less visually cluttered image. I think id be happy having a cup of coffee outside in the sunshine.

Love the bunting and the upper storage on this little guy but prefer the colours in the other caravan at the top! A lighter brighter blue for definite ^_^ but gorgeous little touches.

The beach hut caravan company

Lots of love Claire xo

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Retro Home DIY Ideas for Decor | Colourful Flea Market Thrift Style

2012-05-22T08:30:00.000+01:00

Be still my beating heart! Anthropologie plates, cath kidston cutlery and home made vintage sheet fabric appliqué towels! Gorgeous ^_^ Not just flea market style but a little homespun too. Gorgeous colours for summer.

Pom Pom trim can make pillows look fabulous! You could also cut a panel from a vintage tea towel, hanky or table runner and attach it to a cushion. I love that large gingham print.

Get some fabric and decoupage a mirror frame. I love the shelf and how fabulous would this look covered in liberty fabric?! My word. The thought of it excites me far too much lol.

Vintage book prints in frame make a really interesting wall art. I really like vintage floral prints but I can't really find any good quality ones. I have lots in black and white but I like a little colour. I have some excellent vintage/retro books that I do actually use; guides for keeping orchids and the like. But nasty 1980s colour photos lol. A good resource none the less

Love those Anthropologie cups! I love that shop. If only it were cheaper. Although it is my birthday in a few months so I may get my birthday list on the go :p anytime Ive been lucky enough to receive anthro crockery NOBODY is allowed to use it ever! DONT BREAK IT!!!! lol. Its for pretty ^_^ I love those tiles too. I would love those above my sink in the bathroom.

Look at that lamp!!! and those wallpaper rolls. AND the sofa! And that trunk! omg quickly! get me everything. I love the shape of that sofa. Not the floral cushion, possibly all the mustard colour. Id love to see it in different colours. I want that lamp. so much I can't even tell you! possibly in white.

Love these colours! Although with irish weather I think that colour would be quite depressing and far too dark. Im a big huge fan of bright colours and space to give the illusion of a bigger room. I like the colours of those books beside the radio.. its a gorgeous colour palette idea! I remember someone having a sideboard like that... I can see the knobs on the cupboard that I hated but for the life of me I can't remember where Ive seen it... I mean I was a kid when this all went on. Around the time those were all the rage :p

Originally from Homes and Antiques from May 2012.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Yarn Ribbon and Crafty Storage Inspiration from Craft and Creativity

2012-05-21T08:30:00.000+01:00

I have blogged about Helena before and Im starting to think I've a bit of a crafty girl crush. Ive stalked this lady for years on flickr and she's always had such fabulous ideas! This wee suitcase of yarn almost made me wet myself with excitement lol (beautiful thought right?).

This is genius!!! What are those beads called? I need to get some. although I only need about 4. Helena stole the idea from her friend and I shall be doing the same!

oh just look! The most beautiful little case! I store my yarn in those big laundry bags that re plastic and massive. Although my favourite little (massive) bag is falling apart *sniffles*

Pictures like this make me go out and spend an absolute fortune on colourful lace and ribbon. Especially lime green and turquoise! I got some beautiful sass and belle lace in one of those large round spools which i love to look at. What do you craft with ribbon?

Gorgeous! Is that twine? At the bottom here. It looks very soft and strange colours. Orrrr thread with a flash or light shine? I think it might be light reflection on silky cord.

And washi tape! This is a cute idea but I don't think Id be able to do it so precisely!

If you want to share the love go see Helena, although put the kettle on first. You will be there a while!

Lots of love Claire xo

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DIY Billy Button Placecard Display | Wedding and Party Inspiration

2012-05-20T08:30:00.000+01:00

I LOVE Billy buttons.. they are some of my favourites. Absolutely gorgeous so when I saw this I had to share! A fabulous idea if you are having a party or for a wedding. Beautiful!

I love Ranunculus too! They are my favourites. These are ranunculus right? If they aren't, tell me though because they're stunning. A gorgeous layout ^_^

Ive also become a big fan of these little pennant flag style pieces. Ive been using them a little in my journalling layouts too ^_^

DIY Mossy Box of Craspedia Escort Cards

Lots of love Claire xo

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The Most Beautiful Little Vegetable Garden I Have Ever Seen

2012-05-19T09:30:00.000+01:00

For reasons I shall explain now... this picture almost made me cry lol. Because I don't have a garden... and this is my dream garden space. The colours and the vegetables! I just love it so much. Matching up with my garden shed posts recently, I think the sunshine just makes me want to get outside and I love freshly grown veg too ^_^ My dream garden indeed

I love the colours of those hydrangeas!!

Originally Seen Here.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Super Bright Colours and Kitschy Cute Home Decor from Pink Friday

2012-05-18T09:00:00.000+01:00

Are you ready for some summery bright colours on a friday?! Say hello to one of my favourite blogs Pink Friday. Perfect for when a little colour injection into my life ^_^

I love the flower painted on the little side table. It's very cute.

Such a gorgeous collection of boxes and pretty textiles. Also slightly enamoured with that patchwork panel sitting up against the wall.

This makes me want to start collecting tins and also... lining all my shelves with pom pom trims.

*cries* I love the Kaffe tin! And those Blafre tins! I may have to invest in the Wu&Wu tea, coffee and sugar tins at the bottom. Gorgeous things to display!

Look at all those colourful vases!!!! I love them. And how bright those stool legs are. I wonder what the fabric was originally. Looks a little like swimsuit fabric or am I insane?

Gorgeous! I love all the spray paint chairs! This house is just so quirky and colourful and lots and lots of fun <3

Pink Friday Blog

Lots of love Claire xo

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Using Bonne Maman Jars For Storage in the Craft Room

2012-05-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Are you ready for some jam jar over load? I have some Bonne Maman Jars and actually some ikea jars that are pretty and empty at the moment. Currently in my craft room I have a giant bonne maman jar with gardeners twine in it.. perfect size. Annnd i have stripy straws in another one that I lost the lids from. They're in the room somewhere! Somewhere being the operative word ^_^ All the images should be linked to their original sources.

I love the stacks of Bonne Maman jars from this magazine article but I couldn't work on that table top. Too many things on it!

oo I have a jar with labels in it too. Perfect height for those! I love those wee red peel back jar lids. The point of this post is - I have lots of jars but don't know what to store in the empty ones! I have lots of little things that could go into the mini jars.. but no mini jars! The ordinary sized ones. Also.. not sure about display. I have one of the purple lidded ones where I store my stamps (for journalling) and proper postal stamps not rubber ones. They live in an ikea box.

Ooo the Karel Capek tin! I looove it!! I want all those lovely jars. Is it bad to want to buy lots of mini jam jars? So pretty.

Pretty roses! I don't use little roses but I do have a takeout tub plastic box with prima roses in it. (Scrapbooking flower embellishments) I shall try that out in one of my jars ^_^

Pretty. Just pretty. I like the ric rac and little spools ^_^

This is smart! For little Moo Cards. I like it.

This is a gorgeous shot ^_^ Ive seen lots of these on wedding photo type things on Pinterest. very popular indeed.

Screwing to the underside of shelf. Gibbs did that in his basement in NCIS years ago! An old school handy man tool. I can't say I like the look but that's cuz Im a big weird OCD type can't be distracted by visual clutter person.

Love this shelf on Memi The Rainbow flickr page. Although I couldn't cope with all those things out on display. I like space on my shelves. Im a weirdo yes I know. I do like the thought of everything being organised like this ^_^

I couldn't find a source for this link. That pencil sharpener is genius! Im definitely going to do this one with one of the mini jars. I have some of the honey but they're blue lids. These would also be quite handy for crafting while travelling or in a tote when you're on the move. I think the second picture is a magnet. The blog I found this image is here and the original link they posted brought back a 404 so I didn't see the point in adding it in.

Clear beads in the bottom or sand would make this beautiful indeed. Or even a full on candle in the jar. I suppose if that votive was a little bigger all the wax would melt down anyway. I love putting the yankee votives in baby food jars. ^_^

Lots of love Claire xo

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Colour In The Kitchen from Little Bit Funky | Dip Paint Wooden Spoons and Salad Servers

2012-05-16T12:30:00.000+01:00

oh my word!! Quickly!! Get the paaaaaint!! This is an awesome idea. I think it was regular craft paint and are going to be coated with special non toxic spray sealer. I just love the colours!!

Go see the blog over at Little Bit Funky.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Monthly Craft Kit UK | Crafty Creatives July Launch

2012-05-16T08:00:00.000+01:00

Well ladies, colour me excited!

There is a new craft kit club happening ~~next month~~ in July...

"Crafty Creatives is the UK’s first craft box subscription
service, and we plan to officially launch in ~~June~~ July 2012. Our pricing will be £10 per month,
plus p&p, which is in line with the various beauty boxes currently on offer around the UK.
Each box will have an exciting array of art and craft product samples, plus a seperate
craft kit with instructions and supplies. We are particularly excited about the fact that
each box will be themed, to help provide inspiration and delight to our members.
Contents and themes will be kept a surprise until boxes are delivered!"

I wish I could get a preview but I will keep you updated! You can also sign up to the newsletter via their website.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Liberty Light Shade For my Living Room | Notonthehighstreet Handmade Loveliness

2012-05-15T08:30:00.000+01:00

It only took... 8 months (hah!) since my living room makeover... but i FINALLY got myself a light shade. A liberty of London fabric light shade to be precise.. oooOo

Of course for beautiful and quirky I went to Not on the High street because things were getting a little ridiculous. I tried a skeleton shade thing wrapped in fabric strips but it was the wrong shape and looked awful.

Isn't it pretty? I am very pleased indeed.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Summer In The Garden | Potting Shed Delights

2012-05-14T07:30:00.000+01:00

The most beautiful potting shed I have ever seen ^_^ I would love a picnic outside! Such a beautiful outdoor space for entertaining. The banner is a very cute addition.

Great storage options for your apples and large log basket when its no longer needed beside the fire ^_^

Very vintage chic. I love the fact that all of it is painted white, especially when it faces natural sunlight as it will just glow.. so much natural light. I really love those crates.

Just as pretty outside!

oh holy sweet bejesus! I love this!!!!! Just a wee reading nook. If only we had beautiful weather in summer time this would make my life complete ^_^

A gorgeous entry way to any garden path.

Can you see this?! paintbrushes, old books and a decoupaged chest of drawers. Colour me purple, I love it! It just goes to show your potting sheds can be used for many things and can be beautiful! They clearly don't do any potting in here though or they found a major vacuum to suck up all the soil. I just love it!

Homes and Antiques.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Birdie Blue Cottage Chic Home Office Space | Craft Room Inspiration

2012-05-13T08:00:00.000+01:00

*sigh* as much as i love white space I do enjoy cath kidston colours and the queen of pretty Birdie Blue has the most beautiful office space! I also have some mac envy although my laptop is fabulous. ^_^

I really like these lidded baskets underneath with the two handles. Are those just picnic baskets? Anyone even know! looking at all the beautiful office spaces Im getting rather disheartened that I haven't done anything or taken any small steps to organise my own space! Perhaps I need to reread my Leo Barbauta book or my 'never fail to get me motivated' Karen Kingston Clear your clutter with feng shui. Although I'm writing this post at night so I may stick up a wee post it to remind me to read it in the morning! Otherwise I will never get to sleep ^_^

such a pretty fabric case and of course - cath kidston gadget case and notebook! I love seeing where people work and how they personalise their wee havens.

Birdie Blue Blog

Lots of love Claire xo

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Vintage Fabric Sewing | My First Ever Patchwork Picnic Blanket

2012-05-12T09:00:00.000+01:00

On my sofa! This is the first ever patchwork quilt/picnic blanket that I ever attempted. The cat stole it. Even while I was still sewing. So it's been her bed now for about a year!

Just another view of the sofa! That isn't crochet trim, it's ontop of a pink afghan that I had on the sofa. And all my lovely cushions ^_^ the big bolster cushion is by Pip Studio, the round circle crochet cushion is from binkee shop on etsy, cath kidston behind made by moi and white crochet cushion behind that.. also made by moi. A nice wee mix ^_^

This is the 'picnic' blanket almost full size. I love all the fabrics ^_^ Although, I was sewing this just before my sewing machine went to the sewing machine hospital for a service. It wasn't really sewing well at all and I did all the maintenance I could. I *knew* it had been dropped out of a car (she laughs nervously) but it had been working! When I got her back from the service though she worked better than she ever did so it was well worth it ^_^

Close up of the blankets on my sofa and the crochet afghan I posted last week.

^_^ just lovely.

Lots of love Claire xo

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Crochet Patchwork and Sewing Inspiration | Bloglove from Fargefest

2012-05-11T08:32:00.000+01:00

oOoooo it's so colourful!! Blogs like this make me so very happy. Full of inspiration for crochet, making patchwork quilts, sewing vintage fabrics and spending a fortune on retro bedspreads....o_o Yes I have spent a fortune. lol

I still haven't rectified my embroidery hoop fudge up (I had some for embroidery and was going to use ones for wall art/decor but they were all the same size.) duh Claire. The colours in this patchwork.. all the patchwork are fabulous!! Such colourful vintage fabrics.

The colours in this crochet granny square are some of my favourite colour combinations. It makes me want to grab my hooks right now!

A DIY patchwork tea towel. LOVE IT! I might do that for some older tea towels but as I've mentioned many times before on the bloggy, I loathe using pretty fabrics and things for tea towels because they inevitably get ruined! I also like to wash my towels on quite a high setting so sometimes fabrics go a bit funny. But at least they're clean right.

This outdoor seating made out of pallet stacks and made all pretty with fabric and terrylene quilts on top with an abundance of vintage fabric cushions! Love them! Makes me want a big picnic bench outside. Can just imagine curling up on there with my art supplies and a cup of tea and making a giant mess ^_^

*squeals* with a notebook like this!! Dammit, I've just ordered things from Muji.. I wonder if I can amend my order to get myself a wee PP covered notebook. Fabulous! Actually.. my blog notebook and crafty planner is getting pretty full. Although I have a plethora of notebooks and journals that are blank that i must use first. No more buying notebooks claire! At the start of the year I figured out i had too many and created a big Notebook Ideas post you can view here ^_^

Dottie angel inspired and taken to another level with colour combos ^_^ Love it!

Fargefest Blog

Lots of love Claire xo

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Yvestown Ikea Hack | Ribba Picture Rails to Plate Racks

2012-05-10T08:00:00.000+01:00

An ikea hack of sorts... just using an ikea piece that was built for a purpose... for something else :p instead of using the ribba picture frames for photo shelves (which I would love) Yvonne has used these as gorgeous plate racks! Yvonne posted this wonderful post on Ikea Family Live blog.

I just adore her style completely!

The ikea live post

Yvestown Blog

Lots of love Claire xo

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Cottage Chic Desk Makeover | The Happy Home Blog

2012-05-09T08:30:00.000+01:00

I've blogged about Belinda from The Happy Home blog a few times before, and I think it's fair to say I have a crafty girl crush on this lady. As some of you may know, I grab as many office style craft room images I can find in a bid to motivate myself to organize and tidy. Well.. I'm inspired to redo my magnetic board!

That silver box is gorgeous! I really like the colour that the desk was painted. This is also called 'the roadside desk project'. What a brilliant find!

The colour palette in this picture is gorgeous. I also need to dig out my crafty clips if I'm to redo my magnetic boards. Although that one should be pretty low on my to do list! Procrastinate anyone?!

This wire bakers twine holder is to die for! Is it home made?! I don't have wire suitable for making this at the minute although I do still use my coffee can DIY bakers twine dispenser I posted last month which you can see here ^_^

Belinda and her happy home blog

The Best Little Vintage Van in Vegas | A 1964 Caravan Makeover

2012-05-08T08:30:00.000+01:00

The best little vintage van in vegas! A 1964 Caravan Makeover to die for. Oh my giddy aunt! Ive seen these photos now before (when I was putting them in a folder for blogging) but when I was putting them in the post I was getting very excited. Someone get me a caravan!

*giddy* Not like those caravans that are now all over britain thanks to Happy Loves Rosie (which I love) this is something different. This is retro and kitsch and delightful! I know for a fact that if I were to make over a caravan if would never end up as good as this. I have trouble painting stools with gloss paint. I lack patience so it gets drippy. -_-

From these before pictures you can just see how much of a transformation there was!! Im trying to figure out if that was a table that has been folded down for the bed or what is happening.

This is the caravan mid makeover after its been gutted. I don't know if i would have the gusto for a project this size although I want the finished product ^_^ Eventhough I know for a FACT it's probably too small for me lol and I would never be able to sleep in a caravan unless i slept like I had been folded.

I love that gingham cutlery ^_^ I have little blue gingham spoons. And if I had a caravan everything would be glued down haha for driving purposes! I really love that fabric on the tablecloth. Tanya Wheelan? oOo! And the yellow rug! Pretty

The yellow blinds really match well with the tablecloth. I just love it all! As you can probably tell

o!! I spy a big red and pink cooler under the table! This really is the best little vintage van in vegas ^_^ I'd probably stretch to the world to be honest haha. And boy is she popular!

I like that there are different coloured curtains on the other end and not everything is perfectly matching.

She gets used for crafty/vintage fairs and photoshoots regularly! Its a kitsch delight with the flamingos and the gnomes.

I want to read this magazine.

I nabbed all of these lovely photos from the Facebook page/Blog!

Lots of love Claire xo

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Lulu Sweet Secrets | Shabby Chic Pastel Perfection and Beautiful Cake!

2012-05-07T09:00:00.000+01:00

Yes, I know.. stunning. What flowers are these? Anyone? They're so lovely and feminine looking. That colour is gorgeous and I love the jug pattern! Pretty photography styling makes me coo like a pigeon. ^_^

This tea set is absolutely gorgeous! I remember seeing a beautiful tea set the last time I was in a thrift shop but I didn't really need a full set, including 6 cups and saucers and a giant tea pot and cake plates... Yes it was a bargain but I had nowhere to put them. They were a gorgeous plum colour with floral pattern and fold rim. Glorious! I do slightly regret it but so far my collection is all mis matched and I quite like that. ^_^

Ooh a cake stand too! I wonder what type of icing this is. The mixture of using flowers as vases and as decorative options on the cake is just so simple that you wonder why you never thought of it before!

and a milk jug! Ok this set is bigger than the one I saw. Lol but I do love it. I'd need to have a clear out before I invested in anything so beautiful.

This looks like a very kinky version of a Victoria sponge! Looks delicious. The only problem I have with looking at blogs like this... Is tract my sweet tooth goes into overdrive and I want cake and buns and chocolate and tea and then cake to wash the tea down...And I'm not even joking lol

There are so many gorgeous cakes, you have to go visit

Lots of love Claire xo

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