Get Crafty: succulent felt

Today I stumbled across the most fantastic decorative piece on Etsy. Available from Miasole is this fabulous succulent vertical arrangement, made entirely from felt. How creative!

Get Crafty: A birdcage

I do adore birdcages. There's something so whimsical about them. I think if I were given free rein to decorate as I wish every room would probably have a nod to a birdcage in it. Rob Ryan bird cage wallpaper, a collaboration with Mini Moderns.... hello!!

My biggest lust for the past five years has been a Tamar Mogendorff birdcage. But since I haven't managed to win the lottery within that time, nor play it in actual fact, I am still to sit in wait.

In the meantime, I thought I would have a go at making a little version myself. It is by no means a replacement. It's purpose, instead, is to hang proudly in my home keeping the spot warm for when I do finally buy one of her superb creations.... I'm truly hoping that day will come within the next 10 years.

A Rainbow of Ikea Hacks

I am obsessed. There is nothing more I like than trawling Pinterest for ingenious Ikea hacks. Yes there are marvellous things to be done using a power tool. But look at what you can do with just a splash of colour.

moamaria

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brightbazaar

remodelista

elledecoration

prettypegs

thewinthropchronicles

maternityleave

Lena Loves: Neutral Baby Shower Gifts...

.... for the sophisticated parents to be who wish to keep the baby's sex a surprise

Snuggle me cloud cashmere playsuit - £74.95- Bonnie Baby
Sophie the Giraffe Teether - £12.49- Amazon
Perle Cap - £17.99- Zara
Aden + Anais 4 Pastel Star Print Swaddles - £45 - alexandalexa
Hooded Towl - £19.95- mamasandpapas
Wooden rattle- £6- jojomamanbebe
Aden + Anais Night Sky Dream Blanket - £45- alexandalexa
Safe Dreams Patch soft toy - £14.99- Amazon

Wall Sticker Love

I'm not brave enough for wallpaper

After years of renting the thought of wallpapering is very new to me. Now we have our own little nest to decorate it feels so permanent somehow. And with my fickle interior desires flitting from Modern Retro, Scandi Eclectic, Polka Dot Madness, Minimalist Startle Your Eyes with White and Country Cottage Everything Is From Laura Ashley, I have to admit, I am not brave enough to paper my walls. Which is why I am so grateful for wall stickers. They add a touch of flair without the need for a tressle table and paste, or a RIBBA frame from Ikea.
Below are a few of my favourites.

Tinyme.co.uk Woodland Clouds in Bertie £20