Last year I bought myself a sweet Felt and Fabric Holly Garland kit from John Lewis. Did I get round to making it? No! So this November I took out the kit and started to make it. I cut out the holly leaves using different shades and fabrics. Then I machine stitched them. Then I…
BB-8 droid Star Wars decoration
Have you seen the new Star Wars film yet? My husband has seen it twice and my 5 year old has seen it once so far. I’m really hoping I’ll find a cinema ticket under the tree for me to go and see it! My 5 year old has fallen in love with BB-8 the cute…
Sylvanian Families gift guide
The other day I shared my Minecraft gift guide with you. My 5 year old loves Minecraft and will be receiving some of the items featured. Today I am sharing my Sylvanian Families gift guide. My 4 year old loves playing with her playsets and figures and will be adding a lot more to her…
Monday Happy Things – Week 65
Welcome to my not-very-festive edition of my regular Monday Happy Things post. Everything is winding down for Christmas which I am insanely grateful for! We started the week by watching Tim Peake launch into space. It seemed a really historic moment and I was pleased to have someone to share it with, even if that…
10 Snoopy and Charlie Brown crafts for kids
This morning Little Sis and I headed off to see Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie. I loved Charlie Brown when I was younger so was excited to watch the new film and it didn’t disappoint. Charlie Brown is the boy who always tries his best against seemingly impossible odds. When the Little Red-Haired…
Hanging Christmas tree ornament
One of the decorations I love to get out each year is a sweet hanging Christmas tree we made a couple of years ago from some off cuts. I can’t believe I’ve never got round to blogging about it as I love it. Hanging Christmas tree ornament It’s actually been up for the whole past…
Make a festive upcycled sign with lights
We love to decorate the house for Christmas and every year we try to add a new decoration to our stash. I love our handmade tradition, my mum always made room for the handmade Christmas decorations we brought home for school and I fully embrace this with my own children too. Harveys asked me to…
Are you a modern day Emma Woodhouse?
Now I’ve finished my Christmas shopping I feel as though I can start to think about 2016. Next year will see the start of a countdown to a significant birthday which always seems to make me a little introspective. I grew up reading Jane Austen, thanks to my mum who is a true Jane Austen…
Recreate the magic of Pixie Hollow at home
What’s on the top of your Christmas tree this year? I’d love to say we had a fairy but that would just be cruel with two children who still believe in the magic of fairies. Luckily for them there are plenty of toys for them to re-create the world of Tinker Bell and her friends….