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Christmas wreath making, veevers carter
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December 20, 2012, No comments

Ever thought about making your own Christmas wreath? I had a go – it’s easier than you’d think; and the perfect festive craft.

upcycling, pink paper bags, gift wrap

8 ideas for homespun wrapping paper

December 17, 2012, 2 Comments

Instead of relying on shop-bought wrapping paper this Christmas, why not make your own?

covent garden flower academy

Floral design at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers

October 7, 2012, No comments

I went along to the contemporary design evening course at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers, and came away totally inspired.

Make your own, Hawthorn wine, may blossom wine

Try this perfect spring recipe for mayflower wine

May 22, 2012, No comments

What better way to start our home brewing season (seriously – recipes coming soon for sloe gin and elderflower champagne) with a flower wine?

  • Valentine's day, love
    Photo gallery: What is love?
    February 14, 2012, No comments

    I was digitally flicking through lots of old photos at the weekend, and noticed that a lot of them depicted love and romance one way or another.

  • make your own tea cup candle, vintage crockery, teacup, homespun Christmas
    Make a Teacup Candle
    December 19, 2011, No comments

    I’d challenge anyone to shop at a craft fair and not come across a vintage, teacup candle. They are very popular at the moment, and  make lovely homespun Christmas presents, ...

  • puff on ribbon
    How To Make Suffolk Puffs
    October 17, 2011, No comments

    Suffolk Puffs are a pretty way to use up scraps of material and make cute, decorative features for clothes, accessories and soft furnishings. They’re easy peasy to make and can ...