I spent an enjoyable weekend planning some home improvement. We were in the West End on Saturday and popped into my favourite shop, the Orla Kiely shop in Seven Dials. Have you seen her new range of homewares? There are lovely things but what I really love are the room displays which give you an…
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Jenny Makes Mollie Makes Mr Fox & pals decorations
Every month I challenge myself to make the Mollie Makes magazine cover gift. I’ve subscribed since it first came out and have a drawer full of unopened kits – but no more! I’ve been making more time for crafting and I love to make the kits and hopefully try something new with each of the…
Little house picture frame DIY
I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about my obsession with little houses. But for once I’m going to contradict myself and say that just because I haven’t blogged about it, doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened! I’m not quite sure when this obsession started but over the last few months it has really grown. Luckily we…
Dipped paper feathers
Every Friday I write a project for the Sizzix blog. Today I’m sharing a snippet of my 3rd project for them – how to create dipped paper feathers and create a fun wall hanging. It seems a long time since I last played around with dipped feathers, looking back through my blog it was last…
Where I treat myself (again) with the March Treat Box
Instagram has become my favourite place to hang out these days. There is so much inspiration and I love discovering new people and brands to follow. Unfortunately it’s also bad for my bank balance! I use hashtags to find the kinds of things I like and keep finding new subscription boxes I like the look…
Mr McGregor’s chocolate patch cake
Did you know that this year we are celebrating 150 Years of Beatrix Potter? She is most famous for the Peter Rabbit stories which she wrote and illustrated, but was also a successful businesswoman, botanist, conservationist and farmer. Later this month we will be taking part in a blog tour to help celebrate 150 years…
Win a £100 VISA Gift Card with DC Super Hero Girls
If your kids are looking for action-packed girl power, look no further than DC Super Hero Girls. DC Entertainment’s latest animated series features a dynamic group of Super Hero’s on their journey of discovering the power of their unique abilities and friendships. Including Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Batgirl, Bumblebee, Katana, Supergirl and Poison Ivy, you…
Easter crafting with Springboard Supplies
The weather is dreadful today but hopefully I am going to cheer you up with a pop of Spring colours. We were recently sent a bundle of craft supplies from Springboard Supplies, who are the leading UK supplier of art and craft supplies, class activity packs, collage essentials and classroom display products for everybody to…
Start the day the healthy way with Alphabites
I was brought up to believe that breakfast was the most important part of the day which is why, every morning around 8am, you will find us sitting around the table enjoying breakfast together. I have two hungry children so they need something filling which will see them through ’til lunchtime. My children get bored…