DIY: filigree pearl earrings
Did you know that the name Margaret means pearl? Well, that’s what Google said which is why I made this pair of earrings for my friend, Margaret 😛 What you need: – 2 long metal findings – 2 filigree...
View ArticleWandering Wednesday: Central London tube map for craftaholics
Because I can’t get out of 90% of tube stations in London, commuting is an even longer and more painful journey than normal. A lot of my time goes into thinking about tube stations and how I can get to...
View ArticleChanges
Sad to say, I’ve noticed that posting everyday affects the quality of my posts so to concentrate on writing the best posts possible, I will be scaling down on the number of times I post each week...
View Article*Makeover Monday: Shu Umuera cleansing oil vs DIY cleansing oil
I once made the mistake of washing my face with olive oil. Zits are not a good look for anyone! Apparently, not all oils are created equal as a week of olive oil cleansing later, my skin took a turn...
View ArticleThrifty Thursday: upcycled denim home interiors
Reading other DIY blogs is one of my favourite ways to spend a lazy afternoon. I can’t remember how I found Sheri of Confessions of a Refashionista but her blog made me laugh and I really liked her...
View ArticleDIY: 5 min tassel hairpin
Some time ago, I reached out to the lovely Ntina from Happygirlycrafty and she was sweet enough to agree to a tassel collaborative project I love working with tassels and had quite a few ideas in mind...
View Article*DIY: Metalclay statement earrings
For my Mom’s 55th birthday, I booked an art clay course and we both made silver rings. It was good fun so I was really excited when Metal Clay decided to send me an Art Clay set for my blog. The best...
View Article*DIY: spots + tassels earrings
A month ago, Ntina of HappyGirlycrafty and I decided to both do a tassel project. I was so enthusiastic, I thought of 2 different projects, the tassel hairpin and this tassel earrings. Plus I was...
View ArticleMeet Agata: quit her job & moved to Italy to blog full-time
5 years ago, I nearly broke my back in a riding accident- luckily, I was unhurt but the next week, I ended up breaking my collarbone. 😛 They say you’re not a real horse-rider till your 1st fall- I say...
View ArticleNew jewellery line
Hello all! It’s been a while since my last post as I’ve been busy working on a new jewellery line Oh, and I also had my 1st interview by the amazing Tammy of brunoandtammy.co – I must admit I find it...
View ArticleMeet Claire: Etsy shopowner, Cambridge Craft Parties founder, blogger AND...
Pretty girl in a pretty craft room! I feel inspired to paint my pegboard blue now too Claire of Claireabellemakes is a real busy bee She has a full time job, an Etsy shop, runs Cambridge Craft Parties...
View ArticleCartmel
Named one of the world’s prettiest villages by the New York Times, Cartmel could have walked right out of a storybook. It is picture perfect and well worth a visit. But very, very small! Off-hand, I’d...
View ArticleRodial Stem Cell Super Food Hand Cream
If Rodial is good enough for Angelina Jolie, it’s good enough for me. So I decided to splurge on a couple of their products when I saw them in Harvey Nicks. Then I got cold feet- the items were on sale...
View ArticleLake District: 4d/3n, no car, Grange Over Sands
Where to stay: Corner Beech B & B (detailed review coming separately) £57 pn (1 person, double room) 20 min leisurely stroll from the railway station Sea views, comfortable rooms Most delicious...
View ArticleRen Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil
For someone who never used to moisturise, I’ve been spending quite a bit of £££ on body oils. Unfortunately, some body oils smell amazing initially but leave a very weird afterscent. Not so for Ren...
View ArticleC.O. Bigelow Mentha Exfoliating Bar Soap
So far, I have loved every single C.O. Bigelow body product that I have tried and this mentha soap bar is no exception. The peppermint oil makes it super refreshing and the smell helps to clear the...
View ArticleDIY: silver spike fringe stud earring
Can you believe this is my 1st DIY post of 2016?! Pretty belated I’d say! 😛 I wanted to do something more on trend so I’ve been scouring Pinterest for 2016 jewellery trends and 1 thing I’ve noticed is...
View ArticleAurelia Probiotic Skincare: Cell Repair Night Oil & Revitalise and Glow Serum
I sometimes wonder if the giving of samples actually benefits skincare brands but every now and then I find a product that works so well, 1 sample is enough to convince me to buy it. I suffer from...
View Article*35 New Cavendish
I have been searching for a place to brunch in London in vain- Margaux, Berner’s, 100 Hoxton…- I’ve tried a number of places but never been tempted to return. However, I think my luck has finally...
View ArticleNo tools, silver boho statement necklace 5 min DIY
Every now and again, I do a DIY that I really like for one reason or the other. Sometimes it’s because it’s in a very different style to my previous DIYs, other times it’s because it goes perfectly...
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