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Sunday 29 December 2013

Out with the old...

Hello my lovelies! Well, this year is nearly on it's head, and I always find myself rather reflective as the days slowly drift into a new year. But, before we get to serious, there is always a little celebration to be had! Here are a few ideas and makes to brighten up a little (or not so little!) get together with loved ones. My motto...

Let there be sparkle and glitter!!!!


























A pot of glitter goes a long way, and simple jars painted with glue, and sprinkled with glitter will look dazzling with a tea light inside...


























New year is a time for goodbyes...and and a cheery hello...I turned this clip board into a little announcement for the party table...


























I used black paint, glitter, sequence, feathers and a few wooden numbers...


























And what about a photo wall? Everyone likes taking pictures to mark the occasion, and why not add some props like blackboards, with new year's resolutions written on them? The kids and I have already played with it!















































































A few more decorations...Cut-out hearts on fishing line...Tissue pom-poms...feathers dipped in gold and glitter to brighten up the table...twigs painted white, and adorned with more sparkle...Go to town!































This year we have decided to have some fun seeing out the old year, and welcoming in the new. I will share more snaps of our celebrations once they've been, but for now, I'd like to wish you and yours the very best for 2014. May you have a dazzlingly blessed year!

Tania ♥













Wednesday 25 December 2013

A very merry Christmas to you!



Hello my lovelies! I know...it's been very quiet on here, hasn't it? Life is busy. Too busy. And it's only now that I have a few spare minutes whilst sitting in front of the tele on Christmas day, to write a little post to wish you all a merry Christmas! The festivities in our household have been very cheerful this year, and so it still continues, and I do hope that you are enjoying a time of love, laughter and joy with loved ones too. Merry Christmas!

A few Christmas snaps...
Sewing projects finished...


Home sweet home..





Oh Christmas tree...


























All that is beautiful, good, wholesome and lovely, to you and yours!

Blessings, Tania ♥







Thursday 21 November 2013

Warm winter thoughts...

Rumour has it that it's going to be bitterly cold in the UK this winter, and as one news article put it, 'The coldest winter in modern times'! Well, I am bracing myself for the cold snap that is to come, and I fill my mind with thoughts of cosy evenings spent by candlelight, to banish any gloominess that might be induced by nights drawing in, cold, grey skies and shorter days...Of course, there will be food, and cocktails...




































There will be project planning, and making...

























In the mean time, little Christmas touches are slowly sneaking into the house... Too early? I think not!


I know it's been very quiet here, but it is a busy time for me and my trusty Elna. I am sewing up a storm, and I've had to close my order book as my fingers and sewing foot can't keep up!

I am making an army of these...



When I really long for more time to make more of these...

But, Christmas is coming, and with it hopefully a time of rest, peace and memory making with the kiddies...This year we'll be doing things a little differently, but more on that next time. For now, I wish you wonderfully warm winter thoughts!

Blessings, Tania ♥




Sunday 3 November 2013

Goodbye October...Hello November



Hello my lovelies! I have been very lazy, I know...I come to this little corner of my life with feather duster in hand to shoo away the cobwebs! I don't really know why I've neglected writing to you. Life has a way of twisting this way, then rambling down another lane, and somehow I just get a little lost in it all. This time of year always seem busy, but my little sewing business is really taking off as orders are flooding in, and needless to say there just aren't enough hours in the twenty four that we've been granted per day. But, while I'm lingering here, I'd just like to say a BIG thank you to all the lovely comments you've left on here, and a warm welcome to all new followers. I haven't been able to reply to all your wonderful comments, but I assure you that I have read every single one of them, and they have warmed my heart!

























Now, do you think it's too early to talk and think Christmas? I think not! Just yesterday we took a trip down to 'The Big Smoke' (London!) for our annual visit to the 'Country Living Christmas Fair'. I get giddy with excitement every year at the mere thought of exploring all the wonderful delights on offer by artists, artisans and sellers.


























One of my favourite exhibitors is the lovely Stephanie from My Sweet Fairy, who creates the most delightful polymer clay fairies and pixies. I just couldn't resist this little fella, a cute brooch to brighten up my coat! Why not pop over and give her a cheery hello!


































Here are just a few pictures of the sewing that has kept me busy...








































































































I have a mountain to get through, and I have a feeling I'll be doing a few night shifts to accomplish just that! So for now...

































At times I feel completely overwhelmed by the demands of life, and a little scared that I am juggling with too many balls...they might just all drop on the floor! So, for a little inspiration I leave you with this thought...


Just keep on singing!

Blessings, Tania ♥♥♥













Tuesday 8 October 2013

Just a few snaps today...
Snaps of a little productive flurry...
Sewn with love by me...

'This Gingerbread Man is for life. Not just for Christmas.'


Cheeky autumn squirrel...


Needle book...♥

A quick 'Happy Birthday!'

Little ones...personalised...

Just 'Sea-horsing' around!

'How does your garden grow?'


























No words...just pictures today...

Blessings, Tania ♥

Tuesday 1 October 2013

Going Retro...on a budgie budget!

My wee man is growing up. He's started 'Big School', and that inevitably means that changes are coming! So, I figured that perhaps it was time to have a flurry of re-organisation in his bedroom too! It was in need of a little TLC, as it had become untidy, cluttered and a tad tired looking. Now, I'm not talking paint-brush-in-hand kind of changes, just teeny ones that make all the difference. It started with a shelf...Now, I don't think I'm the only fan of the Ikea Expedit furniture range. These shelves are clean in design and simplicity, they are sturdy and very practical, especially in little people's rooms! I acquired one second hand, and for pennies, so it was win-win! After a bit of sorting and shifting, our little guy's toys are tidy, easily accessible, and above all, easy to keep that way! I figured that the wall above needed a few fresh touches too, but I really didn't
want to break the bank doing it. I set to work today, and after scouring PINTEREST for free printable art, I have framed and hung some quirky art to brighten up his room. Here it is...Tah-dah!


Let's take a closer look...

Free printable from 'Sweetpress Studio'with a caption from one of our favourite films, 'The Lion King'...



Free retro printable alphabet from 'The Handmade Home' We picked our favourite four, and framed it in a recycled frame.




More freebies from 'The Handmade Home'...






The bike print can be found at 'Entirely Eventful Day'.
The headphones canvas was a High Street find from Wilkinson's...50p!

And lastly, a little obsession of mine...Moustaches! Found in Google images, I printed these, cut them out, mounted them to some 'old school' paper, and framed it...



And there you have it...A new retro inspired wall on a budgie budget, with printing costs and frames from budget stores, the whole project comes in at under a tenner! Happy days!

Tania ♥