Monthly Archives: June 2011

Even a Diva has the Occasional Bad Day

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

Sad to say there are times when even a Diva can suffer a momentary slip from her pedestal. Pamper her and help her regain her inner poise with one of these sexy starlet cushions. Lieing back on a pile of … Continue reading →

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Chiswick House

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

What better way to spend some time at the weekend getting a bit of a walk, a chewy dose of architecture both classical and top notch contemporary, combined with quantities of fantasy as well as a refueling stop in a … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of Gorgeous Utilitarian Sewing Tools

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

I’ve got to admit I do love the gadgetry that goes with sewing. The dangerous purposeful scissors, those glorious sharp glass headed pins that pepper cutting out like guiding dots on a map, carded needle selections for creating things way … Continue reading →

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Making Space for Mindfulness

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

Life is complicated and busy, it takes over, too often no space for mindfulness. Meals are sociable times when  we get together to catch up. In too much of a hurry and forget to stop to get our breath back. … Continue reading →

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Garden Moments

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Now the garden is in full swing, arrange what’s about to make some moments that make you want to stop and look. Grand statements are great, but simple is just as effective. Its about taking a moment to appreciate what’s … Continue reading →

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The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is an inspiring garden by landscape designer Anthony Paul. The garden is made up of a collection of close intimate spaces that open up into surprise vistas, a dramatic backdrop for the  changing collection of … Continue reading →

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Liberty for Everyone!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

I am sewing a nightdress out of Liberty Tana lawn and now I am seeing everything in Liberty print. The concentrated ditsy cottage florals have tripped a switch, they are all around, if not on our backs and in our … Continue reading →

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Scones, Utter Joy, So Easy

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

It struck me that being the summer, a whole lot of celebrating needs to be done, this is the time of year when outside the world has become big, greedy and generous, with long, balmy, bright days. So this weekend, … Continue reading →

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Sourcing for Great Interiors

Posted on June 8, 2011 by admin

Interiors don’t just happen, it’s a process. After the groundwork of  design, sourcing is a major part of projects, now it’s time to bring the scheme together, find the colours that are right, wallpaper, fabrics, pictures and furniture, the thrill … Continue reading →

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Magic Moments

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

Moments are still lives, curate your possessions to make moments anywhere.

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