Fabric upcycle: make a chicken door stop
September 11, 2014 – 5:55 am | No Comment

To make this chicken door stop I used the template kindly offered by Bake and Sew. I adjusted the sizes in mine to make it a little larger by adding 4 cm on each …

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Made with Love Photo Cube
March 31, 2009 – 8:52 am | No Comment
Made with Love Photo Cube

If you need a reason to print those photographs nicely stored away on your hard drive than this adorable fabric cube is just what you need. This fabric picture cube is soft to the touch …

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Say it with a card
March 31, 2009 – 8:19 am | No Comment
Say it with a card

It has become all too easy to communicate via email, mobile text messages and electronic devices in general. I still like to send cards for special occasions to wish someone well, and what better …

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Coffee treat
March 30, 2009 – 8:37 am | One Comment
Coffee treat

Coffee is one of those pleasures I couldn’t do without. I am not a fan of coffee on the run, for me a cup of coffee must be enjoyed sitting down preferably with company, unless …

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Spring cleansing just for you
March 30, 2009 – 8:00 am | No Comment
Spring cleansing just for you

With spring in its full glory, I can’t help but thinking ahead and see myself lying on the beach with the fabulous sensation of the sun on my skin. What a better way to prepare …

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My very own bookcase
March 29, 2009 – 10:44 am | No Comment
My very own bookcase

Children enjoy owning something that is just theirs that’s why these personalised bookshelves are such a great idea. Five large shelves supported by chunky big letters spelling your kid’s name or nickname make a useful …

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Switch on the imagination
March 28, 2009 – 12:33 am | No Comment
Switch on the imagination

Add more colour to your kids’ bedroom with these easy to fit light switches. They are fun and the selection is broad, the picture only shows my favourites, there are plenty more to suit the …

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Vintage tent horse
March 27, 2009 – 8:42 am | No Comment
Vintage tent horse

A toy horse that parents also love. These horses are made out of vintage safari tents by skilled craftswomen in India using fair-trade. They are simply delightful with their colourful ribbon tails and saddles. Available …

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Pasta with broccoli and anchovies
March 27, 2009 – 3:59 am | No Comment
Pasta with broccoli and anchovies

Whenever I am stuck on what to cook I turn to one of the many pasta recipes I know. Yesterday we had pasta with broccoli, quick and easy and most of all tasty. Ingredients …

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Safe journeys
March 26, 2009 – 3:25 am | One Comment
Safe journeys

When it comes to your child’s safety you want the best there is on the market. Ongoing development in car seat design focuses on improving car seats using the latest technology. The award winning Solution …

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A little white to welcome spring
March 26, 2009 – 2:31 am | No Comment
A little white to welcome spring

  This white hooded zip up top with black writing screamed at me from the Zara kids shop window. Buy me! Buy me! I wasn’t going to buy anything else, but I couldn’t stop myself. …

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Yummy plate & cutlery
March 25, 2009 – 6:49 am | No Comment
Yummy plate & cutlery

Mealtime is much more enjoyable when you have a pretty plate to put your food on. Even more so if to a colourful plate you add some nice cutlery. This fun food design tray and …

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Colourful prams
March 25, 2009 – 4:34 am | No Comment
Colourful prams

Browsing around the Mamas and Papas store on Regent Street my eyes were drawn towards the Luna Pushchair, the colours are bright and the modern design really invited me to have a closer look. Luca …

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