Lately

Lately...

 

 I have been distracted by internet shopping. This cute little owl and purple pillowcase are from little tea wagon

I bought the cutest polymer creations from lucys sweet beads after falling in love with the necklace via instagram.

 I found the most perfect care bear plate from the op shop...I am very partial to care bears and almost squealed when I spotted this :) Also found the lovely bright pillowcase in the background at the same time.

 Pure wool in "my colours" also from an op shop and going very cheap.

 I've been busy adding to my sunburst blanket which I started 18 whole months ago....gee, I really am the worst at finishing things!

 

Spring is here loud and clear and with this new season comes new inspiration. I am busy working on opening an Etsy store (finally) ... My creative mind is in overdrive once again after a winter lull and I am striving to be the best, most positive me that I can be.

Aah, Spring...I love this time of year!

xxx

Happy Owl

Who doesn't love owls? They are everywhere these days, but why not! Here is a happy little chap that I made over the weekend from Bunny Mummy's pattern  and he is now flying his way to my Mam in law in Ireland. I will have to make more, because I want one now haha...if I had babies I think they could become a great mobile hanging from a branch, maybe with a cloud or two as well!

 

 

xxx

Having a red hot go at Interior Styling

For years and years I have been ripping out pages from all manner of magazines, whatever I could get my hands on really, but especially Interiors magazines. My ultimate dream is to have my home worthy to be featured in one of these. So when I learned that one of the subjects we would be covering in my Visual Merchandising course was 'Styling Merchandise for Photography', I could not contain my delight. We had our first assessment today and the brief was simply, 'homewares close up'.

 Above is my favourite shot. I am totally in love with the old window with it's wooden frame and grime streaked glass.

 This is the shot I think I will use as my final choice.

After completion of our assessment we then had to swap with another class member and re-style their accessories. This was very different for me as I am not a huge Red fan, but I am happy with how it turned out.

Now I am inspired to start styling areas of my home, so we'll see what can be done with a rented and fairly retro house that has seen better days.....