Simple Tea Towel Lumbar Pillow

March 5, 2013 43 Comments

This is one of the easiest pillows you’ll ever make. There’s no hemming, seaming, measuring, or even cutting! And, if you use fusible tape, then there’s no sewing involved either! The trick is using a cute tea towel. I know, I know, it’s not a revolutionary idea, though it’s one I reckon can often be overlooked. Conveniently hemmed, ....Continue reading….

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

January 17, 2013 42 Comments

In our newly appointed home office space (which is almost finished and soon to be shared!) there’s a floor to ceiling double sliding windowed door (as briefly blogged about here). The natural light it affords the space is lovely. The blinding summer sun and frosty winter coolness which occasionally penetrates the glass…ummm, not so lovely. This was never an issue ....Continue reading….

DIY Fabric Bunting Flags Tutorial

January 2, 2013 42 Comments

One of my closest friends recently had her second baby – another girl (which, for whatever illogical reason, makes me think I’m going to have another girl too!). Of course with a new baby comes the bestowing of gifts, which is sweet, though does anyone else find it difficult to buy for newborns who already have a ....Continue reading….

Rocking Chair for the Nursery

April 26, 2011 32 Comments

I have a confession to make; I’m not really much of a sewer. There, I’ve said it, and the truth is, I don’t even own a machine! I mean, I can do basic straight lines – like pillows and the like (as you may have seen in previous posts) – though ask me about slip ....Continue reading….

Make Your Own Throw Rug

October 15, 2010 54 Comments

I gave up my search for a beautiful natural linen throw blanket a while back now. It wasn’t because I couldn’t find one for a reasonable price mind you, it was cause I couldn’t find one at ALL (though if I had I’m sure it would have cost a pretty penny anyways). From the get-go I wanted to include ....Continue reading….

Typographic Cushions

May 26, 2010 61 Comments

Alright, I’ll admit it, I’m in love with typography and would marry it if I could…. ….you know what they say though – too much of a good thing is never a good thing…. ….though does it really have to be so?…. ….I mean, surely a letter here and a number there can’t really hurt…can it? It’s lucky ....Continue reading….