Friday Finds for the home

Ombre clock and Tepec Cushion   Spring is on it's way and I love adding a few new additions to the home as well as getting rid of things we really don't need, are not beautiful and serve no purpose and replacing them with well designed and colour pieces. As you have probably already discovered I love Scandinavian inspirations, white backgrounds, simple prints and design. I love the ombre shades of this clock above from Etsy paired up with the Tepec cushion from Urban Outfitters. Dream on banner and Mr & Mrs mugs I am also on the look out for some subtle inspirational prints, nothing too over the top and typography can be great in the home but only if done properly and this "dream on" banner and I think these two white Mr & Mrs mugs from TigerLillyQuinn are too cute - a couple who drink tea together stay together. Artisan skateboard and Wire hanging fruit bowl I always have a soft sport for wood and well design objects and would lov......

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Etsy Wishlist by TigerLilly Quinn

The lovely Fritha from TigerLillyQuinn Hello! I'm Fritha from Tigerlilly Quinn sharing a little guest post for the lovely Laura whilst she is on her holibobs!  I've done an Etsy wish list. I think mainly because I've had little time to spend over there, but on a rare evening of freedom this week I found myself trawling though yet more beautiful items to add to my 'one day' shopping basket. Rock and roll ey? I though I'd do a travel themed 'wish list' because y'know, holiday! So let's start with: ‘ New Adventure ’ journal I love that this can be used as a note book for your travels or just as a chapter of a new stage of your life! Weekender bag  I love anything with a vintage floral print and this is just perfect! Look at those colours!  New York City print One of the places that is top of my wish list to go to..one day one day and lastly this locket , isn’t it just perfect? To remind you ......

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Handcrafted Home

Just wanted to share a few things I am loving right now with all of you. In the real world a lot of us don't have time to handcraft lovely little things for the home, which is where Etsy comes in, I love it for finding beautiful hand made things for the home... Beautiful hanging planter Flower of life green clock   Lovely watercolour Deer Print  Bear cushion  ...

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Spelt Muffins and Sponsor Love

Lately this healthy muffin recipe has really been hitting the spot with both Mr A and I, they are packed with carrots, apple, whole-grains and low in added sugar. We used nearly all organic ingredients although you can substitute various things to accommodate what is in your kitchen cupboard. I get the little man involved in the baking as much as possible although of course grating the carrot and apple is left to me, but as soon as these come out of the oven and cool down they disappear. So if your looking for a yummy healthy alternative give these a go                                    100g Wholegrain Spelt flour                 1 medium apple, pealed, cored and grated                                     75g Plain Wholegrain flour     ......

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Most Amazing Giveaway!

We are co-hosting an amazing giveaway with Postcards from Rachel and some other fantastic bloggers with incredible prizes and advertising space, so if your looking for a boost to your blog than enter, it's super easy via rafflecopter Postcards from Rachel : 1 month "Postage Stamp" ad space Lost in Travels : $10 Starbucks gift card Treasure Tromp : Ad space Simply by Serendipity : $25 design credit & ad space Living in Another Language : Ad space Northern Belle Diaries : $20 design credit & ad space Side Street Style : Ad space Rainstorms & Love Notes : 2 months ad space Stamp in my Passport : $10 Amazon gift card La Petite Lulu : Ad space Girlfriend Jill : $10 Starbucks gift card Life of A Sports Wife : 3 face scrubbies from Pearls N Stitches At Home with the Hinkleys : Ad space & $10 Amazon gift card Something Charming : $25 Etsy gift card a Rafflecopter giveaway ...

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Creative income

So with Christmas coming up we could all do with alittle bit extra money and I am pretty sure you have  all read articles about filling out surveys, mystery shopping or renting out your driveway for alittle bit of extra money but here are some other creative and fashionable ways to bring in a little bit extra each month. 1. Start a blog - you never know where this may lead! I personally know a few people who now have either made blogging a full time career or have be offered a job through there blogs. Blogs can be whatever you want them to be, no one asks for qualifications and you don't have to have just graduated from St Martins to write about your passion for fashion or Art. A blog is also a great way to promote your skills and crafts and you may have the chance to work with some amazing brands. Another plus of blogging is that it can be quite an interactive community in the real world and John and I have met some amazing bloggers at events in Cardiff. This does take some ......

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Etsy Love

Oh how I love the creative people on etsy.....here are two things I came across today that made me happy, these gloves from Yastik izi are just too cute (very valentines appropriate) Also I think these roll-top couches are such a good idea from Rough House Art , perhaps not my colour scheme but I love the idea.... ...

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