the homemade home

The increasing trend for homemade style interiors has no sign of slowing down it seems. Thanks to programmes like Kirsty Allsops 'Homemade Home' and the tightening of purse strings caused by the gloomy economy, this style of interior accessories has gone from strength to strength. There are countless do-it-yourself kits on the market that you can buy on Amazon or from craft shops. I have given some of these a go myself. However it's not for......

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Make It Monday

Yet another tutorial today with my home made home series                       'Make It Monday'Todays tutorial is on how to make a petal pillowFirst you’ll need:-a little over a 1/2 yard of fabric….19 inches to be exact. You can get away with a half yard if you already have it, just cut your pieces to 18" instead of 19". - 1/4 yard felt. Buy the......

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Friends Feature Friday

Morning everyone, happy Friday & lets welcome the gorgeous Laura from Dreambox I.D whos todays featured guest writer. Laura is here with her monthly column on colour psycology.Colour Psychology - PinkFebruary - The month of Love.It seems only right that this month we take a look at the colour psychology of pink.Feminine and romantic, affectionate and intimate, thoughtful and caring. Is it any wonder why we refer to it as the colour of love.A......

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Country Kitchen Inspiration

Here's some gorgeous country kitchens to get your pulses raising this morning.  Oh to have such a wonderfully large & beautiful space to cook in, a girl can dream can't she? In america kitchens are generally much bigger than the ones we have in Blighty, my kitchen is dinky (yet cosy)! But to have a large country style kitchen is what my dreams are made of, I love to cook & the kitchen is the heart of the home after all. ......

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Make It Monday

                                       How To Make A LampshadeWith my love of the homemade home I thought today I would share one of Kirstie Allsopps tutorials from Kirstie’s Homemade Home http://www.channel4.com/You will needwire frame ringspvc......

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Relaxed Kitchen Style

Check out these gorgeous kitchens from over on Elle Decor, haven't they got such a wonderful feel to them. Very relaxed with a taste of the exotic. You can imagine the sun shining brightly outside & waves crashing not far away.......   From the first image with the warm wood cabinetry against crisp white walls, with the relaxed feeling of open wall shelves to the more contemporary of the second image with sleek white kitchen units,......

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Friends Feature Friday

Happy Friday everyone & welcome to this weeks Friends Feature Friday guest writer the lovely Tracie from Fishtail Cottage, enjoy xxxOne of my most favorite plants ever is the bleeding heart…You can take your pick of pink or white with green foliage. There are a few varieties of this plant, but I honestly like the two featured below. The bleeding heart does well (in Washington State) in full sun or in deep shade. If planted in full sun this plant......

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Real Homes Tours- Shabby Chic Loveliness

I saw this gorgeous snug little home for sale recently & totally adore the shabby chic loveliness of it all, its adorably gorgeous! I think my favourite room is the kitchen its beautifully designed. Take a look its something to swoon over......next week I have a stunning barn conversion to share with you & the very lovely home owner Tracy has shared an interview with me too so keep your eyes peeled for next wednesdays Real Homes T......

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