Free Download | Printable Apocthecary Labels

Again on the halloween theme.... who is getting ready?

Party Inspiration | Halloween Decoration

Who is getting excited about halloween?? Its almost one month away but I will admit... I started thinking about halloween at the start of the month - dont judge me.. it was the october issue of a magazine that got me thinking!! So I was looking up different party inspirations for a halloween table... last halloween it was all very thrown together in my house.. this year Im not sure I shall be the host but if theres a party at my bfs house there will be decor.... and this will be the inspiration... 

This Halloween party spread is amazing... That sparkly spiderweb pumpkin is so luscious!This spread was created by Kim at The TomKat Studio and photographed by Laura Winslow to showcase TomKat’s wonderful new Halloween Glam printables collection. I can’t get enough of the rich, vibrant fuschia-purple and lime green color scheme, and the printables and paper details are really inspiring!! I would be far too obvious and go for oranges but i am REALLY digging the purple this year. One giant piece of purple cotton would make a fantastic table cloth!! Quick! get me jars! Purple Sweets!! LETS GO PEOPLE!!

Art Journalling Freebie | Toast House and Home Catalogue

Ok.. so not essentially a blog "freebie" BUT i would highly recommend this catalogue... if you journal or if you dont.. I have ripped out a lot of pictures and hung them in frames and on my inspiration wire... you will see why very soon! These are the catalogues I have used many times for my "Doodle Journals".

You can order your catalogue here.  

Hearthandmade UK is on Etsy

woohoo! Finally!! I thought I would create a lovely little mix of goodies for autumn and halloween!! To share them with you.. hearthandmade UK is now on Etsy :) 

This is the lovely little packaging for my Autumn mini journal Kit!

Giveaway | Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle from Tilda

A big hello to all of my new followers!! I try my best to get round everyone and leave comments but I am sure ive missed a few!

I am so pleased to present you with a brand new copy of Sew Pretty Christmas Homestyle from the Tilda range by Tone Finnanger!

I know its a little early for christmas but you probably want to start crafting soon if you have a big list!

Interested?!

Flickr Group Fave | Super Ninon | Tania

Hello everyone!! This weekend I am so pleased to bring you 'Super Ninon" .

According to her blog and etsy Tania is an Italian expat living in Berlin who is a "Softie Maker" by occupation!

This is Brownie Rad Radetsky and I love him.

You can visit Tanias blog to find information about her "Les Monstris" and other crafts! She also has an etsy store full of these little guys :)

Weekend DIY | Scrabble Letter Picture Frame

This weeks weekend DIY comes from the Fabulous Nina of Stylizimo Blog - one of my favourite blogs! I read it every day :) as soon as i saw this DIY i knew i had to share it with you guys.

Nina was lucky enough to find lots of these scrabble tiles at a flea market and went nuts with an Ikea Frame! All hail ikea..

1. Scrabble tiles
2 . A frame
3 . Paper glue 
4 . White paper

If you want to see the other Scrabble pictures that Nina made, click here.


Have a lovely weekend everybody and I hope to see some of these in the Flickr Group!

 

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How to make your blog search engine friendly!

Understanding Search Engines... and how they can work with you and your blog.

Ok class you ready?

This is a big one.... hopefully you have already read my post on "the importance of tagging images". As you already know there are several reasons why it's important.. the most notable being that people can find your photos when they search for a topic.

Dream Interiors | Making the House cozy for Autumn!

How do you do it? Ive been reading some articles and I'm making a plan!  Revolving around this palette...

My living room is closer to that light blue... Currently I have lots of summer colours - pinks and yellows...

I read through this guide on Womans Guide and the tips are...

"

1. Stack a couple of wood logs by the fireplace.   - i dont have a fireplace

2. Toss a chenille throw across the end of the sofa. - i already have a white throw

3. Display branches gathered from your backyard in a tall glass vase.- I can change my spring blooms!

4. Replace white and beige lampshades with deeper hues, like chocolate, bronze or gold-edged black. - in a turquoise room?

5. Place potted mums or other flowers in autumn leaf colors (think orange, red, amber) on the mantel or coffee table.   Yes!!

6. Put a basket full of squash, baby pumpkins, acorns and pinecones on the kitchen table. - not practical

7. Paint the insides of bookcases a warm shade of burnt sienna or moss green. - no! I love my white bookcases "

So... what do i do?

Change the cushions?

The pictures on the wall?

My embroidery hoops? And thats just the living room....

(Photos: Woman’s Day magazine online)

 This piece of art from Etsy is gorgeous! I love it! 


Im thinking dark reds and oranges... ties in ok with the turquoise on my walls!


 

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Free Download | Printable Meal Planner

Of course we all love Olli Blog for providing free twitter backgrounds... well here we have a recipe planner thats been around for a while!! If you remember my post about the dry wipe board... 

Another fun freebie from Alma Loveland: a graphic you can download, print, and frame under glass in your kitchen, then use a dry erase marker to write your meal plans on it. The print will fit in a standard IKEA Ribba frame, or you can scale it to a smaller size if you prefer. - Originally seen on How About Orange.

 

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Flickr Group Fave | Erin Kenepp

Who doesn't adore Erin Kenepp? I was so flattered when she started posting her work to the Flickr Group! She's so inspiring and for those of you who dont already know of her.. Enjoy. 

Erin is an Art Therapist from California and has been an inspiration to me for a few years now and originally inspired me to get into painting and journalling. Her current works can be found mostly on her Flickr Account!

 

For the Love of Bakers Twine!

and gorgeous gift wrap!

1. Pretty Polka Dots, 2. HIP HOP Easter Gift Cards, 3. [25/365] bakers twine, 4. : punky kokeshi envelope :, 5. Red + White Baker's Twine - sample, 6. Bakers Twine Tag-Creature Comforts, 7. Bakers Twine, 8. Three Toned Twine - Strawberries and Cream

Have you anything to add to the Flickr Group? Send your creative lovelies here and i will pick a few favourites weekly!

Weekend DIY

I have found a fabulous accompaniment to my No Sew magnetic memo board!! Quick button magnets. This post was originally found at Urban Comfort. Using fabric scraps and a cheap button covering kit - available from most craft stores and online. If you dont have a button covering kit or cant find one (i cant find one online in the UK as I dont know what they are called but Ive seen them in the local craft shop) theres another tutorial below with full instructions!

Copyright - Urban comfort

Dream Interiors | H&M home!

I am so excited that FINALLY H&M home has arrived in the UK! I want all of the cushions.. they are just ruffly gorgeousness!

Shown here are cushions, baskets and tea towels. I love them all!! I bought lots of chiffon recently but I dont know how to shape them into a heart cushion properly! It would more than likely be cheaper and a lot less hassel to buy the cushions!! head over to the site for lots of lovely goodies.


The tape strips are from creature comforts blog.

 

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The Importance of Tagging Images

...especially for those who often feel uninspired!!

I have to let you all know that I have started this little article for everyone who uses Flickr, Pinterest, Deviant Art, stock photography sites, weheartit etc. On to the importance of tagging images...

When you are feeling uninspired do you reach to Flickr, Weheartit and Pinterest for inspiration? I certainly do. Now.. last week I was feeling very inspired by the colours and florals being used in wedding photography on sites such as once wed. The site I was searching on was PInterest.

I typed in "Wedding" and four images came up - I'm unsure if its an error that is currently with Pinterest; as when I search for 'pins' and hit the 'pins' tab - no furthur pins appear - nevertheless.. I found 4 images.

I then went on to the browsing peoples boards and I discovered this image -

Gorgeous yes?

Dream Interiors | The Perfect Bedroom from Stylizimo

I am so proud to present Nina from Stylizimo and her Gorgeous bedroom! i recently discovered this blog and have been SO inspired!! Recently I have been feeling my interior design style, likes and dislikes have been maturing and changing.. I love her bedroom - it is completely opposite to mine. 

Nina submitted these for the NIB (Norwegian interior design blogs) and its perfect i think!

 

 

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Eco Love | For The Home Plover Organic

PLOVER Organic bedding is both designed exquisitely and earth friendly. Named after the endangered shorebird, Plover is dedicated to offering 100% organic textiles. I adore the pattern and colours used on these fabrics! This post was originally seen on twig and thistle but I absolutely love these bed clothes!! 

Check out their online shop and get updates on their blog.

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For the Love of Bicycles!! In honour of Lukasz

I originally saw this post (pictures) over at Oh My Handmade blog. Everytime I see something related to cycling or Bicycles i think of our dear friend Lukasz.. and christmas or birthday presents lol. Ive now found myself falling in love with bicycley items! Lukasz if you see anything you like.. let me know :p

1.From Paris, home of the public bike system Velibe, comes this beautiful bicycle themed bag made by Ikabags.

2.This sunny yellow kids shirt from WrenWillow has a silk screened BMX print-perfect for a cyclist in training!

3. I love these little bicycle notebooks from Halifax’s very own,  MyHandboundBooks

4.Bring the love of biking into the nursery or bedroom with a sweet print of a bird on a bicycle from barkingbirdart

 

5. Reduce, reuse, recycle and make your house beautiful with a clock made from a recycled bike wheel from pixelthis

6. Bring the outside in with a bicycle wall decal sticker made by JMcreation

 

7. These Keep Moving coasters made by AngelEllie are a great way to remember to always keep moving forward!

8. Embrace silliness with this whimsical t-shirt from darkcycle clothing available in a number of sizes and colours.

Happy Cycling!

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