I love finding local online stores that have original and reasonable items. I came across Stowe & So towards the end of last year, and I immediately added some of their items to my Christmas wishlist! I love my little piggy cereal bowl, and my “deskpet” calendar brightens up my desk at work. I also…
Before I get started on our courtyard make-over, I hope you’ve noticed that the blog has had a bit of a make-over too? I’m so sorry to those of you who got 7 random emails in your inbox – some technical gremlins crept in during the make-over process! When we moved into our house 2…
I love Valentine’s Day. Not because of the cheesy cards and boxes of chocolates in the shops, but because it’s the day that I met my husband. It’s the day that he literally pulled my name out of a hat and knocked on my res room door. But fast forward thirteen years, and here we…
When I think of pressed and dried flowers, I can’t help thinking of greeting cards sold at church bazaars. But thanks to amazing artists like Janine Vermeulen from Foraged, this art form is gaining in popularity. Thankfully, it’s something that is accessible to everyone, and it’s a fun activity to do with kids. I have fond memories of…
We’ve had a couple of bedside lamps for more than 5 years (they were actually a wedding present). They have served us faithfully, but recently the shades have become quite yellowed and marked. I searched high and low for suitable replacements, but I found it extremely difficult to find ones that were the right size,…
As a new homeowner, I have a new-found appreciation for events like the Homemakers Expo. It can be so overwhelming to find appropriate service providers and stockists, and there are only so many hours in a weekend that can be spent trailing around shops to find the perfect bathroom tile! The Homemakers Expo is literally…
Oh my, I’ve been swooning over these gorgeous copper foiled prints for ages, they’re at the top of my wish list! Each print is available either unframed or box framed in pink beech wood (see the full collection in the Seven Swans online store). These talented ladies also offer a bespoke wedding stationery design service, so…
I’ve never given much thought to lino block printing, but since I’ve discovered the incredible art works by Andrea Lauren, I’m definitely inspired to give it a try!