How to show you care… write a letter, send a card
I love letter writing and I like sending friends and colleagues little notes and cards. Handwritten messages are a wonderful […]
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DIY: make your own lampshade
I’m embracing the DIY ethic this month and have just made a really easy lampshade with my own fabric. I
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Darling Dahlia
I couldn’t resist sharing this pic with you. These gorgeous dahlias, so prevalent in the month of August, were actually
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Pleasant way to spend a Sunday
Despite the rain this afternoon I’ve had a very pleasant Sunday. Amazingly it was spent generally tidying up the house
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How I made a baby blanket from a crochet granny square
A granny square was the first thing I learned to crochet. This was about three years ago. I won’t lie
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Creative ways with watercolour… birds
I’m treating you to a sneaky preview of some illustrations I’m working on at the moment. They are not finished
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7 lovely things for the weekend
It’s been a busy week here at Ella’s Place – I’ve been sending my Christmas stationery sets to the printers (more
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Easy garden furniture refurb with Americana Decor
Last Sunday I got to spend time in our little garden while doing some quick garden furniture maintenance. As you
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5 coffee table books that make me happy
Books. Beautiful books. Books you learn from. Books that transport you and books that transform you. Books that speed you through
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Beginner’s guide to the succulents plant trend
They’ve featured everywhere in style magazines recently, but what exactly is a succulent, and how can make them work for you? Here’s
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7 interiors with salvaged wood
Where I live, by the creeks and estuaries in East Anglia, salvaged wood turns up in many people’s homes –
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Learning the art of Shibori
It’s always great to learn new craft techniques – especially when they can be put to good use on home and
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Colourful little bowls for small plates
Sunny summer weather, the weekend… I think it might be time for some tapas. Winter might make you hungry for a big dish of