As some of you may be aware, after moving to America last January, my family and I are relocating back home to England in four short weeks. After 18 months…
How to Ink Stain Paper To Create A Vintage Look
I keep flicking through crafting mags or various luscious blogs and seeing lovely embellishments or cards where the edges of the paper had been inked to make it look aged….
Vintage Happy Birthday
Although I have had to sadly temporarily close my Etsy shop, I am still working on some items ready for when I reopen. Here’s a sneek peek at what I…
Reflecting Back
Isn’t it funny how life can change, and how much you change along with it? I used to write, a lot. I had very little else to do (damn how…
Our trip to Tahoe with a baby and a dog!
We recently took our first trip to Lake Tahoe and were blown away by the vastness of this incredible place. As we visited in May, it was in between the…
How To Put Together The Perfect Nursery
When I was putting together Holly’s nursery, a lot of ideas went into consideration – my own taste (modern, contemporary with a secret lust for vintage), what I wanted for…
How To Make A No-Sew Cushion with Applique Design
As my sewing machine is currently locked up in a storage container in the UK and my hand-stitching abilities leave a lot to be desired, a lot of the ideas…
Why Are Children’s Clothes Sizes All So Different?
Holly has just grown out of most of her 0-3 clothes and so I have done what is turning into the monthly packing away of clothes that no longer fit…
How To Survive Life With A Newborn Baby
When I was pregnant with Holly, Mr H and I talked about how life was going to change when she was born. The fact that we would never again have our lives…
The Rug Challenge
As I was wading through the many crafting projects out there looking for something to grab me, I came across an idea that seemed impossible – making a DIY rug….