A homemade Christmas - Paper inspiration

So this is a part one in a series of posts about making a homemade Christmas, each with a different theme. This one is all about paper inspiration and what we can make with simple stationary that we would find in the home. Last year I made some cute Christmas tags that went down a storm and this year I really want to designate more time to hand make more Christmas decorations and wrappings and cards to add the extra personal touch to the festive season. My homemade Christmas tags from last year The one craft that I know for sure that I want to make this year, with the little mans help of course is home made Christmas wrapping paper, I mean what is more fun and frugal than to carve out some potatoes and go printing mad across some paper and creating something truly unique and special. I am sure this craft is going to go down a storm with Mr A. I love this DIY wrapping tutorial (Pinterest) I always have a great feeling of accomplishment when I make a craft and t......

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Inspiring interiors

So for those who read the blog often will know that we are in between houses and actively on the lookout for our new home. We have seen a few, some have been great, others not so much, so are where falling down around us or just over our budget, others our heart have fallen for and then just missed out at the last minute. If anyone has gone through the buying and selling process you will know it's a very stressful one, but also a positive experience, as you cannot help but indulge in some interior design. I start dressing houses up in my mind, what would the perfect kitchen look like, how would my (in my dreams) Smeg fridge go or how would I make my bedroom unique. I believe in less is more and quality over quantity and would love a mix of homemade, locally made, fair-trade and designer pieces to full my space. Interesting and eye catching whilst also remaining practical, I like nothing more than products that are well designed and fulfil their purpose whilst also being......

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Next Home Blogger Event

So last week I was lucky enough to be invited to the Next Home-ware blogger event in Cardiff. It was a great day out with some inspiring interiors, stylish bloggers and high tea in a penthouse suite at St Davids hotel. The day started out with a tour of the Next store in Leckwith Cardiff, which is amazing by the way - it's so huge and has an amazing homes section. I loved all the room sets and there is a real nautical theme this season as well as a crafty, home-made element, especially with their cute cushion covers. They have some great accessories and they are all very reasonably priced, more than I expected. The furniture can be quite expensive but is solid, well made, has designer features and worth the little bit extra. After we had a good look around the store, picking up a few bits and bobs for the house (I love my new bicycle tea candle holder) we made our way to St Davids Hotel to watch the new Next home wear TV advert and have a spot of pampering with m......

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