autumn decoration

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25 October 2011

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A. has half term so I have been trying to come up with different projects for her, and one of them was to create a little autumn decoration. We did this leaf one together (last photo) couple of years ago ( it used to be our annual tradition with my sister when we were kids) but this year I wanted try something different. Very simple, you can use different colours or shapes. We used rowan red berries, paper and elastic transparent string ( not sure what's the correct name). Anya loved it and  only pricked her finger once at the end ( she is 3). 

how not to paint furniture

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24 October 2011

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After purchasing sideboard on Ebay and then finding out it's much darker then expected, basically dark orange instead of light oak, had also been damaged and scratched I decided to paint it grey. Me being impatient and indecisive ( after  looking at Farrow & Ball paint chart for 2 hours) I decided to mix paint myself. So base - white ( Farrow& Ball) and ivory ( Crown) + numerous amount of paint samples from F&B and Fired Earth. I simply mixed together all I had, it wasn't that simple:) and tadaa...not bad at all:) As the cabinet was already bashed quite a bit on edges I created sort of shabby chic look by sanding corners and left cracks and holes as there were. So after being conned and buying solid oak sideboard and ending up with orange soft wood cabinet  I'm very pleased with the result. What do you think? I also painted these silver candlesticks - matt black, much nicer. 

what are you wearing

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21 October 2011

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this autumn? I normally stick to my uniform of navy, beige, white and black but this year I really enjoy wearing little pops of colour, especially in shoes. I bought red and mustard ones the other day, and love it...What about you? do you have a certain "uniform" or style which you stick to or are there any changes in your wardrobe this autumn? 

links for this weekend: 


pumpkin inspiration...for those who love to cook

loving these new wallpapers

how cool are these stickers? I like the flower and gold block one, great idea!


have a lovely weekend!

all photos from here

too early?

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20 October 2011


to think about Christmas? sarah&bendrix

house renovation

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19 October 2011


Audrey has just finished their house renovation...more at her blog

etsy inspiration

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18 October 2011


pretty jars from Paula Lopez-Otero

paper cutting from mrYen

dietlind wolf

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17 October 2011


I love this styling from Dietlind Wolf

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