2020. What a time. Of all the things I didn’t expect to be doing, living through a global pandemic was one of them. Renovating our flat during said time was another. Our London loft conversion had been a three-year work in progress. Initial architect drawings. Many, many hours spent researching design. Tedious planning denials, tedious …
DIY Easter Centrepiece
Well March has well and truly sprung itself upon us. What better way to honour the beginning of a new season and all its festivities than with an abundance of bunnies and a flourish of flowers in a DIY Easter Centrepiece.
DIY Christmas Wreath
It’s that time of year again; the annual Christmas craft post where I release my inner Pinterest Queen and create something I have zero expertise in in the vague hope I can pass it off as being more seasonal success than Christ-mess.
DIY Cat Litter Bench
When thinking about how best to accommodate our new arrival I took inspiration from my favourite internet haven Pinterest (where else?) for all things crafty cat accessory. Our flat isn’t exactly teeming with extra space so I was really keen to use what little excess room was already available to us to incorporate some new feline …
DIY Marquee Light
I was met with a mixed (read-dubious) reception when I suggested making our own Marquee Light for the living room. Maybe because my previous experience in such a DIY was what some may call minimal to non existent. However, bored of hours spent scanning the internet for such a light at an affordable price I …
DIY Artwork
Moving into a new house of your own can be equal parts thrilling and daunting. Finally, after years of parents, landlords and room mates the freedom is upon you to decorate how you see fit, adorning every inch of wall with a piece of personality and proudly releasing your inner Linda Barker for the world …
DIY Christmas Jars
This Christmas was always going to be a crafty one and I had been searching for the right gift to give to members of my family for a while. Inspired by Pinterest, I merged several of my favourite festive ideas into one to create these DIY Christmas Jars in Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate varieties. …
Sparkly Christmas Pom Pom Garland
I am a self proclaimed Christmas queen. I. Love. It. This year is particularly special to me for several reasons including the fact I wasn’t in the country to celebrate with my family last year and 2013 will be mine and my boyfriend’s first “real” Christmas in our first “real” house complete with first real …