Bucket ideas...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who ever thought a trusty old bucket could look so beautiful! What a fabulous idea. I do have a few hanging around here at home that I wasnt quite sure what to do with. Lots of lovely flowers are coming out soon including hydrangeas as we move into the warmer months - one of my favourite spring/summer flowers, they last forever and are so full and fabulous! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6blW-PfIPhD4r2pKXx9DnKhIGcQ4fbZ_t913esMqRvRuv3Pvh0nDfkvVAgGleucvXgWH0CYdqUZkxNFBx0QYkfUZKZNdtSrpeJ1YSywrUdpNY5mInvj_KlAd4-FMQeqWdMIYpFikSjxJr/s1600/tumblr_l8jlpbLkW21qzbqbwo1_400.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516659580712127938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6blW-PfIPhD4r2pKXx9DnKhIGcQ4fbZ_t913esMqRvRuv3Pvh0nDfkvVAgGleucvXgWH0CYdqUZkxNFBx0QYkfUZKZNdtSrpeJ1YSywrUdpNY5mInvj_KlAd4-FMQeqWdMIYpFikSjxJr/s400/tumblr_l8jlpbLkW21qzbqbwo1_400.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 535px;" /></a></div><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/2079/3">Style Me Pretty</a> x</span></div>

Bucket ideas...

Who ever thought a trusty old bucket could look so beautiful! What a fabulous idea. I do have a few hanging around here at home that I wasnt...

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DIY: Decorating a gift with a fabric flower...

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I always love to find new ways to wrap gifts. Whilst these little beauties are initially wrapped in a simple paper bag, their look is magnified with handmade flowers simply stitched together. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I seem to have lots of little bits of fabric around my home and they are never quite big enough to do much with - what a divine use for them! I must now get some coloured cotton together and get cracking! Stay tuned for some oh so pretty gifts! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB6xwTcoEW7lzKld0uoozhM27WjjaPFjDpfEjagnsQuvkskER8gCfMmAMR4x5s6FR3j3vOS7YJcBPG1DDfsqrsjuSSOtW_47HxjcVVpuk3lOhKQCkrJYLu_xA_ts-7HKZYuxy8K5iFtfE/s1600/bag+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477358518188417362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB6xwTcoEW7lzKld0uoozhM27WjjaPFjDpfEjagnsQuvkskER8gCfMmAMR4x5s6FR3j3vOS7YJcBPG1DDfsqrsjuSSOtW_47HxjcVVpuk3lOhKQCkrJYLu_xA_ts-7HKZYuxy8K5iFtfE/s400/bag+1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcLxzqAInDxOoZ5JpbpRZUU-wmtLc4iith50EzKNDNnI034JmP-KD1BkxQF8J2AvR4qLLce2I45c-h3Bi-wlTgHwQ1zUYS4YRH0yAPgjXHDxAhnmDZGpWJrUAspTiO0wxdgwbChNIeohF/s1600/bag+A.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477358510121977906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcLxzqAInDxOoZ5JpbpRZUU-wmtLc4iith50EzKNDNnI034JmP-KD1BkxQF8J2AvR4qLLce2I45c-h3Bi-wlTgHwQ1zUYS4YRH0yAPgjXHDxAhnmDZGpWJrUAspTiO0wxdgwbChNIeohF/s400/bag+A.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq_UxPCQ8Sxzc4wUV7A9OAxGQ8H-mEKn6f-R2JkP0s_dWJ5NSV0pcWyzFBe6tCDC4LplQsgPpWXKL9BjX24czJYq-PpYs4zWYef0M2REq88E-36L0NaxtraJJIbtPoN-dHBMIxcOreZp7/s1600/bag+C.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477358499860653282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHq_UxPCQ8Sxzc4wUV7A9OAxGQ8H-mEKn6f-R2JkP0s_dWJ5NSV0pcWyzFBe6tCDC4LplQsgPpWXKL9BjX24czJYq-PpYs4zWYef0M2REq88E-36L0NaxtraJJIbtPoN-dHBMIxcOreZp7/s400/bag+C.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 221px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ITDhpIc3hWpBJQ0p08m2d06NQAvDJrAdhcvA1zosDBaqc8JI1b5P-sqWI_m19efn3kDjfj-7zT7kCloijUn5oi5pR-xzr67gQ0PgGHIvOxqtSEBvtLg11qZEi-nKvUBaSZoNutLYIWQf/s1600/bag+D.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477358497095332914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ITDhpIc3hWpBJQ0p08m2d06NQAvDJrAdhcvA1zosDBaqc8JI1b5P-sqWI_m19efn3kDjfj-7zT7kCloijUn5oi5pR-xzr67gQ0PgGHIvOxqtSEBvtLg11qZEi-nKvUBaSZoNutLYIWQf/s400/bag+D.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 221px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydokthn61YvnqGoLJ7xXKxHSjX9n0GugtkO9e-Ja2rf8PB-JjHUpoHOUwmSfSSUnhlZD4eIYR3XayJv5FLqECWVk7d2BDtNqexsRLdHmH98_zjIFi0Qb4NicJXvElgwkZFUicEWFP5N-A/s1600/Bag+2.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477358484441173938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydokthn61YvnqGoLJ7xXKxHSjX9n0GugtkO9e-Ja2rf8PB-JjHUpoHOUwmSfSSUnhlZD4eIYR3XayJv5FLqECWVk7d2BDtNqexsRLdHmH98_zjIFi0Qb4NicJXvElgwkZFUicEWFP5N-A/s400/Bag+2.png" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Images via <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/diy-inspired-weddings/">Style Me Pretty</a> x</span></div>

DIY: Decorating a gift with a fabric flower...

I always love to find new ways to wrap gifts. Whilst these little beauties are initially wrapped in a simple paper bag, their look is magnif...

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The black folder makes a comeback!

<span style="color:#ffffff;">A</span><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-size:130%;">See, this is the perfect example that black standard folders can look pretty damn stylish with the right decor around them (see second picture)! What a fabulous office space though. Surely only the most creative of ideas would come out of here! </span></div><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ffffff;">A</span><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span style="font-size:130%;">My little office space is the next room in our house to be given some TLC. I haven't quite decided exactly what I would like to do so i'm on the hunt for some serious inspiration. Kellie xx</span></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWv9QFtrZdGSVTcJLZr7Ce79Uxg3MKugT5ZOg2kBPDlomaKfHlLAr98NRfPrft1vy7lvPCUCh3RxqlZCMJnFQHK-nw5cxWA-dsZh-huwGdtU_B7hpGK1EqOoH9m96jimVXexLn6_s845z/s1600/lonny.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454553284858000498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWv9QFtrZdGSVTcJLZr7Ce79Uxg3MKugT5ZOg2kBPDlomaKfHlLAr98NRfPrft1vy7lvPCUCh3RxqlZCMJnFQHK-nw5cxWA-dsZh-huwGdtU_B7hpGK1EqOoH9m96jimVXexLn6_s845z/s400/lonny.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 486px" /></a> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPqJ03HP5DcwR1rqgl49yGj3oEB6FBi2bgk-SA8Q-OnW9Sk15211BpGmO2n0W3N9apD6OthEy0IV3z-Sk_fVHVo2ACsVLTGZQ9bqOQL7oiuyAwUNCVtl3Mpe-Fzs_VzWDEg29UeV5biSZ/s1600/office.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454348988050180354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBPqJ03HP5DcwR1rqgl49yGj3oEB6FBi2bgk-SA8Q-OnW9Sk15211BpGmO2n0W3N9apD6OthEy0IV3z-Sk_fVHVo2ACsVLTGZQ9bqOQL7oiuyAwUNCVtl3Mpe-Fzs_VzWDEg29UeV5biSZ/s400/office.png" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 491px" /></a></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Image from <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/">Lonny </a>x</span></div>

The black folder makes a comeback!

A See, this is the perfect example that black standard folders can look pretty damn stylish with the right decor around them (see second pic...

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And then there were buttons!

<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I don't think I have ever seen buttons looking so pretty and delightful! The splashes of colour here and there also work a treat! I do have a jar of buttons around here somewhere... Perhaps I too could attach them to a tablecloth for a fabulous look! Kellie xx</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyMqtVxDiYcMKEDGkX-IJK1eU5kT99VA_2lmn74ooMZiTGil_-POmmv1ACYlVhWVoeH3CLvhv2FibZYBB3mlVJU7CeLvOIgfcMiOJkdK1ttIwUG2DYHq3OPKhD5u2RKBR3KXQ2GYcsKMM/s1600-h/buttons+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446926589560881890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyMqtVxDiYcMKEDGkX-IJK1eU5kT99VA_2lmn74ooMZiTGil_-POmmv1ACYlVhWVoeH3CLvhv2FibZYBB3mlVJU7CeLvOIgfcMiOJkdK1ttIwUG2DYHq3OPKhD5u2RKBR3KXQ2GYcsKMM/s400/buttons+3.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px" /></a><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446926565724653074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEq3lQM12zLpe2S9hBcUMiYMAG0dBhKPLDQvo0eVy9yV24euShds5j0HOoFOnxZsJ95_aY3B9iDZJq7hPlNyUXkW-E4lkS0RVlUVgIcDxvstEboPJoPITovKv0FC5R6sJSXWzCdOpGWxaK/s400/Buttons+A.png" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJ2zzAcXc-qsSwiPzufp0Ka_Uw-titv_gV99XUHPVZl55w8SeAoAFCf3OHQs4C2dXcolVajFFFOn6nWbENtMva8u8qFVp7ShfLbez6gPAs6KrLMti-PBOYcdHH0DXluly0pxvz4MYCtHb/s1600-h/buttons+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446926581885246962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJ2zzAcXc-qsSwiPzufp0Ka_Uw-titv_gV99XUHPVZl55w8SeAoAFCf3OHQs4C2dXcolVajFFFOn6nWbENtMva8u8qFVp7ShfLbez6gPAs6KrLMti-PBOYcdHH0DXluly0pxvz4MYCtHb/s400/buttons+1.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 293px" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><br />From <a href="http://www.jessicaclaire.net/">here</a>. x</span>

And then there were buttons!

I don't think I have ever seen buttons looking so pretty and delightful! The splashes of colour here and there also work a treat! I do h...

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Creating beautiful things!

<div><span style="color:#ffffff;">s</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">I do love making use of beautiful fabrics and not just saving them for a piece of furniture. I adore these cushions I saw over at the <a href="http://caitlinwilsondesign.blogspot.com/">Style Files</a>, and then I spotted the Chaing Mai fabric made into gorgous art (you can also see the intital cushions that were made)! Just fabulous. I have done this with wallpaper in my home and next time I think I should give that a shot with the bits of fabric I have here and there! Kellie xx</span></div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ffffff;">x</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLANF6nuzOZjSzdC8-r03mGd5KOApKdJWZETM-GGGk_9ZTgbGa-h_dhS9Rh036lEgsDaBlBProS4VYa16u6qIGHm6HbAECk7P_YvglOosIztm_x0y7IOOv71zWAvtb39s7vux3xPz8d-k/s1600-h/stunning+fabrics.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446833429349817234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLANF6nuzOZjSzdC8-r03mGd5KOApKdJWZETM-GGGk_9ZTgbGa-h_dhS9Rh036lEgsDaBlBProS4VYa16u6qIGHm6HbAECk7P_YvglOosIztm_x0y7IOOv71zWAvtb39s7vux3xPz8d-k/s400/stunning+fabrics.jpg" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZteNB8O5uS5g0BWZimwwF4N0Ox_hP1AOOnJ5gJ9hTEYGggMdJSfy5H_rGFd5kQEgjFdwen4OSrpZ_kxkay-hH9p-emi5V5X0-_RwIUBUecakPAP-jYQKwpa47qWyHL84lU3uhF9w0ION/s1600-h/Fabric.png"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446836877922452130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZteNB8O5uS5g0BWZimwwF4N0Ox_hP1AOOnJ5gJ9hTEYGggMdJSfy5H_rGFd5kQEgjFdwen4OSrpZ_kxkay-hH9p-emi5V5X0-_RwIUBUecakPAP-jYQKwpa47qWyHL84lU3uhF9w0ION/s400/Fabric.png" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px" /></a><br /></div>

Creating beautiful things!

s I do love making use of beautiful fabrics and not just saving them for a piece of furniture. I adore these cushions I saw over at the Sty...

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