Flowers are my ispiration. Upcycling design.

15.06.2016

Your mind is a garden.

Your thoughts are the seeds.

You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.

So you guys British summertime is here!

At some point please may we have some sunshine.

But, all is not lost, we can cheer ourselves up

with an abundance of gorgeous colourful blossoming flowers

popping out everywhere, its such a delight!

Nature, flowers are always such a inspiration to me,

 I never get tired of admiring the array of beautiful

colours and the ability of nature to keep on renewing

itself, it never disappoints just keeps on giving.

I've taken a few photos and I like to share these with

you.

Lilic and green! a pretty combination. Photos taken by me

either in my garden or surrounding 

area. 

I'm sure we all love to see a carpet of wild flowers
for me the delicate spread and vibrant mix of colour is
quite breathtaking.
The humble daisy or little balls of sunshine.
Did you know a the daisy flower symbolizes innocence and
purity and wonderful new beginnings, The Perfect choice I would think for your hair on your wedding day! #summerbride 

UPCYCLING

I was very fortunate to be given an old small side table, it was either for me or for the bin so of 

course I gratefully accepted : )  Love a freebie!

I wasn't quite sure what to do with it as it was quite an insignificant boring looking piece but I was soon

to be inspired by some lovely pieces of unwanted wallpapers

I had knocking around, 

So here we have it a colourful piece of sunshine!

Rustic chic and grown up pinks. Vintage table & Chairs

15th May 2016 

I'd like to share with you guys, my very lovely dining set! Art Deco in style with its grand column style legs giving  this table an individual style all of its own, I just love it!  The table is very large and with its extending leaf can seat up to ten persons comfortably, which is just perfect for fun lively dinners or lunch parties with family & friends! 

I wanted to be a little more creative with this table so I decided to give the middle section a pop of colour, call me crazy but I love it!  The overall dining set looks splendid if I do say so myself, I painted  the middle leaf with chalk paint in 'Antoniette' from Annie Sloan, a beautiful subtle grown up darling pink. The whole dining set has been distressed  which works so well with Annie Sloans Coco and with white undertones it gives feeling of a rustic shabby chic French style.  Im so happy with the finish, the colours compliment the whole piece beautifully well. I'm loving this little brain wave of mine : ) 

 

The chairs are real vintage beauties, circa: 1940s. Four beautifully made pieces I'm so happy to keep these items in circulation, absolutely to perfect to be thrown away!    

I've upholstered the seats with stunning French designer lush fabric in pink stripe, a elegant but rustic look, Jolie : ) 

 

If you would like to purchase any of my items please do email me for details,  address at top of my page. 

All my items you can find on etsy or my Ebay store. 

First day of spring. Upcycling Dining Table

20.03.2016

Happy first day of spring to all you fellow creative's

and prospective customers.

To start this beautiful spring period off I would like to 

share my stunning flower bouquet from 'Libertys' of London,

such a gorgeous display harmonious colour to be inspired by.

Pretty impressive cushions with colour!

Below: 

The stunning violet cushion I found at 'Denbies' Dorking

gloriously bringing the outside in, big flower prints

instantly adding a fresh cheerful sunshine feeling.

If you not crazily in-love with florals as I -

How about funky pattern prints to jazz up your living area

these lively cushions will almost certainly bring a vibrant sunny feel to your home a great look scattered over your sofas.

Amazing scarfs

'Liberty's London'

I've  been working on and so desperately trying to complete my lovely looking dining table art deco in style it is surely one of my favourite pieces to date. I'm still having to take it carefully

after my slipped disc so the heavy lifting becomes a problem but

I'm happily getting there and so looking forward to getting it finished as I have other smaller Items of furniture to be getting on with. Here are some before pictures and where I'm up too so far.

Some what battered here and there but will be looking 

tip top once finished.

I decided on Annie Sloan's 'Antoinette' and 'Cocco' chalk paint. I wanted be brave and try a different look a more shabby chic french

rustic style with the 

possibility of some blooms!

I'm also in love with the

perfect vintage chairs I found- here are a few before 

Pictures, I started with the white Annie Sloan chalk paint 

finishing up with a top coat of the yummy coco another  

new favourite of mine!

These chairs may be old but 

they still have sexy legs!  

QUOTE OF THE WEEK. Feb 2016

"Surround yourself with people who have dreams, desire and ambition they'll help you push for and realise your own."

Cottage Chic Corner - Re-purposed

11th February 2016

Country cottage style corner unit, with inner shelves, a  nice piece brighten up any room in your home with enough shelf space for all your special accessories. I've used blue & white paint on this item both colours by F&B, I feel they compliment each other beautifully.

 To purchase any of my Item's please feel free email me 

for details.

PRICE: £68.00 SOLD

I've chosen one of my favourite colours from the superb 'Farrow & Ball' range

Oval room blue, this colour is the most blackened of F&B blues muted & smokey but I feel ever so classy.  

Pink Rose Quartz

18th January 2016

#furniture #rosequartz #pink

" Hope " is the thing with feathers - that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without words - and never stops- at -all-

and sweetest - in the gale -is heard and sore must be the storm-

that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm - 

I've heard it in the chillest land- and on the strongest sea - yet, never, in extremity, if asked a crumb - of me.

- Emily Dickinson

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The Colour pink is a sign of 'Hope' it inspires warm and comforting feelings - pink radiates out compassion, understanding and love into the world with its pure energy, Pink can help to calm us and our emotions helping to  lift us out of our negative thought patterns,  it wraps us up like a cosy blanket in a nurturing way to remind ourselves we too need love for ourselves, and others to be kinder to ourselves and others to appreciate the sensitive side we all have. Pink is seen as a loving healing colour sending positive vibes for peace and calm quite a useful colour to have around in this chaotic world we live in!

The crystal Rose quartz opens the heart to all types of love - love to self -love of family -love of friends - romantic love, if your going to chose pink in some small way crystals are good to have around. lets not dismiss pink as a weak girly colour it has many positive benefits. I wouldn't suggest you surround your  home or yourself in pink but just to be aware of the goodness and calm it can bring into your world, a little piece of pink fancy never did anyone any harm.

Happy ways to use pink -

Clothes - lingerie - Jewellery. 

Decorate with it - Cushions - rugs- wallpaper- lamps.

Paint with it - Feature walls - furniture- Exterior doors staircase!

Plant it - Pretty bulbs for spring - rose bushes or just stunning

floral displays for your home are sure to lift the spirits!

This stunning display is quite inspiring and with some practice

could be replicated at home!

Image is taken from 'Tulipina' you can find this amazing floral artist-

on Instagram, why not follow for some stunning ideas and inspiration, she also runs fabulous workshops if your into traveling this is a good one ; ) @tulipinadesign 

There is also a whole world of lush stunning home accessories -fabrics - wallpaper's and furniture out there to be explored. Here I've posted just a few ideas ..

Wallpaper all from the superb range @Clarke&Clarke Design above ^ 'Catilin'

It is a little more pink in the flesh! apologies.

Cushion below from John Lewis department store.

but it would be a great thing to shop at one of the many 

small online retailers out there who all make such beautiful 

home accessories.

A couple favourites of mine are-

thecushionroom.co.uk

jojonescreative.com

Pink also goes very nicely with the colour grey any shade of grey looks fabulous in my book, I personally love grey and pink together its a stunning combination.

                     

                  

                   
            
                             Book of designs ideas and inspiration ' Bright bazaar. Image below.

  A splash of pink.

                                            Images Pinterest.
                                     
                                       

             
   'Interior design group'
                   tidg.ca

Fabulously going the whole 

Way with pink with this lush day bed/seat                  
                  

                     Upcycling pink corner cupboard

Three panels at the front & two interior shelves with  mirror  back.

 Height: 180 cm - Width: 54cm

Lastly my vintage upcycled cupboard that I have decorated with vintage pink roses a very useful and pretty piece to have in a bathroom perfect for all those toiletries - products and towels, but honestly would look great in any room to store all your bits and pieces. your find this on one of my Previous pages.

Happy to say this pretty cupboard has now SOLD.

I'm sure it will look perfectly stunning in its new home

Many Thanks to my lovely customer Catherine and her 

pretty little girl.  

Quote of the week.

7th January 2016

" I don't follow fashion and I don't follow trends, I just follow my Instincts and think what do I want to wear? what am I feeling for the next season "

- Victoria Beckham

A women after my own heart and I couldn't agree more. fashion, design, art all things creative comes from the heart of us, I think it's our very own view on the world and the way we see it that makes us all so special, we are all Individuals with a passion to share. The trick is to believe in yourself trust your Instincts and go with it. 

- Teresa