Posts tagged "diy"

Say it with flowers

I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like flowers. Bringing nature into your home is a hugely satisfying and beautiful thing to do. It doesn’t have to be done with pre-made fabrics and wallpapers – with just a little imagination you can create something amazing. Although this is a beautiful way to... Read more...

Book review: Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney

Image clipped from: designsponge.com From the moment it touched down on my desk, I fell in love with blogger Grace Bonney’s eponymous tome Design*Sponge at Home. Grace’s inspirational blog Design*Sponge has captivated the design community, including yours truly, since it began seven years ago and today it has up to eight daily updates from Grace,... Read more...

Party preparation and DIY decoration for fourth of July

Independence Day is nearly here – and I am not talking about spaceships and aliens Will Smith-style. I’m talking about a day of family barbeques, catching up with old friends, relaxing outdoors, letting loose with some fireworks and having some fun. There are two things that a long weekend is perfect for – 1. a... Read more...

Sew Over it! Take a sneaky peek at our favourite craft café

When mydeco heard about the new (and unique!) crafts café in London where you can sew while you sip, we had to check it out. Offering a huge range of fab sewing and customisation classes, from Mad Men dress making to buttoned cushions, Sew Over It caters for both novices and the more experienced sewer.... Read more...

Secret snoop: a sneaky slice from The Cream Tea Café

Tucked away in Church Lane right at the heart of Barnstaple, north Devon, Lucy Duncan and co-owner and partner Richy Dingwall are making waves with their new tea shop The Cream Tea Café. What used to be a dolls house shop has now been totally transformed by the pair into a cozy café, with an... Read more...

Top five tricks to make DIY a breeze this bank holiday…

With two long weekends ahead of us and a so far so sunny spring in full flow, it is time once again to ditch the laptop and don the dungarees for a spot of DIY. Image credit: focusdiy.co.uk However if you were planning to use the good weather as an excuse not to get to... Read more...

How To Find A Good Builder

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Kirstie Allsopp on her homemade home

Kirstie Allsopp on her homemade home Read more...

10 ways to make a small space seem bigger

10 ways to make a small space seem bigger Read more...

How to light your living room

How to light your living room Read more...

How to colour co-ordinate successfully

How to colour co-ordinate successfully Read more...

De-clutter your kitchen with ten savvy storage ideas

The kitchen is one the most used areas of your home, which makes clutter inevitable. Follow these ten storage ideas from IKEA to create a relaxing and more organized kitchen. Read more...