We bought our son possibly the best birthday present ever for his seventh birthday. He loves building dens, and to be honest my sofas and blankets had been getting a bit too much of a battering lately, so when I found the Kidcampz den building kit on Notonthehighstreet it looked perfect. In this summer of … More Kidcampz create teeny architects
In the first of a new series I thought I’d show you some quick revamping and upcycling ideas that you can do over the weekend. I’ve been wanting to do this one for a while and decided on my Friday lunch break to do it. Ok, so I work at home and I can easily … More Quick Weekend Fix
Thriftiest Blogger Challenge?! This challenge from the Festival of Thrift had my name written all over it. The Festival of Thrift is a national festival celebrating all things thrifty, crafty, upcycled and creative and aims to inspire people to live life with more of a make do and mend attitude. We’ve all got an inner … More Thriftiest Blogger Challenge
A few upcycling projects for kids rooms to help declutter and add a creative twist to their space. … More Kids room upcycling fixes
The Dotty House RE Found Objects Whosit & Whatsit Lottie Mae’s Vintage Breeze The Dotty House Where: Beaconsfield Avenue, Low Fell Ten years ago friends Sarah and Angela started their bespoke canvases for kids rooms and last year they brought their passions to their little shop in Low Fell. Whenever I have gifts to buy … More My Top 5 Hidden Homewares Gems
An exciting few months ahead for me and this is just a quick post to say how excited I am to have been nominated for a NE Blogger Award in the Homes and Interiors category, sponsored by Adderstone Group! The awards celebrate the bloggers in the North East and really gives us all a massive pat on … More NE Blogger Award Nomination! EEK!
I love a good party. From designing the invites to making games, themed food and quirky party bags, I always throw myself into it. For the last three years I’ve held my son’s birthday parties at home. His fifth and sixth birthday parties were perfect, the last one may well have put me off for life! … More One too many kids birthday parties.
As a child I remember doodling and drawing all the time. I can’t draw to save my life but I can doodle. Today I’m inspired again, my 12 year old nephew has created these beautiful line drawing doodles. Think I might use one of my empty sketchbooks and start again… Who am I kidding, … More Doodles
All round creative junkie 