Category Archives: Home Sweet Home

Simple Cushion with Zipper Tutorial

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Angela

I love making cushions! They’re such an easy and affordable way to update a room. I recently made the spotty cushion, pictured below, for our living room and had a few scraps of the fabric left over. So I decided … Continue reading →

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Starry Night – DIY Christmas Stars

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Angela

I had a few hakea branches left over from this project and decided to use them to create a simple Christmas display for my living room. I love the natural texture and organic form of the branches and wanted to … Continue reading →

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DIY glitter Christmas baubles and a different sort of tree

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Angela

I love decorating our home in the lead up to Christmas, but I’m not all that fond of tinsel. As for glitter, well, that’s a different story! Glitter is wonderful! I love the way it bounces candlelight around a dimly … Continue reading →

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On the go

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Angela

I have got so many projects on the go at the moment. Do you ever get like that? I’m sure I’m not the only one who tries to do too many things at once! Right now I’m trying to find … Continue reading →

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DIY Door Draught Stopper

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Angela

It is rather chilly here in Adelaide and I am counting down the days to spring (37 days to go!). I am also looking at ways to keep my home warm beyond just using the heater all the time, which … Continue reading →

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Map Bunting Tutorial

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Angela

Last week I showed you some simple map bunting that I made, and as promised, here is the tutorial. To make the bunting, you will need: A map that you don’t mind cutting up (mine was an old world map … Continue reading →

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DIY Rustic Picture Frame

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Angela

I made this rustic style picture frame on the weekend to add some character and life to our entry hallway. The picture is simply cut from a Frankie calendar from a couple of years ago. This sweet and simple project … Continue reading →

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DIY Scrabble Cushions

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Angela

Last week I made these scrabble cushions as a wedding gift for a friend using the first letters of the bride and groom’s names. I’m so pleased with them I kind of wanted to keep them! Particularly as the letters … Continue reading →

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Simple DIY Pot Holders

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Angela

I have a new tutorial for you for some lovely and simple pot holders!  I made these ones as a kitchen tea gift for a gorgeous friend of mine for is getting married soon. I am so excited for her! … Continue reading →

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Finished Otomi Cushion + DIY Tips

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Angela

Remember this? I started working on this Otomi inspired embroidery way back in January! Clearly I’m not very quick at embroidery! Not to worry though, the point is that I have now completed it. Yay! I turned it into a … Continue reading →

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