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Free Crochet Pattern: How to Crochet The Audrey Dress
Everyone LOVED the crochet pattern I shared from Leah King, on making a boho tealight lantern cover here – so I am now sharing her sweet crochet Audrey Dress, with the full pattern here, plus link to the pattern on Ravelry. Leah is very very talented, very generous and a lovely woman to boot. So…
Read MoreHouse Tour: Emma’s Upcycled Cottage
Peeking into people’s homes is something many of you share a love of! It is such fun to get ideas and admire what other people are doing – even if it is not totally your style. The thing is we all have our own personal style, and in particular when you use unique items. Emma’s…
Read MoreEco Friendly Natural Lime Paint with Bauwerk Colour
The world is full of beauty. The colours of our earth are inspiration for designers and artists of all kinds. Just look up at the trees as you walk past them through the bush. See the pinks and yellows, silvers and browns, as they cascade down the trunk and into the branches, where they…
Read MoreHow To Make Teacup Succulent Gardens
There is nothing as perfect as a match between a teacup and a succulent! Two of my favourite things! And there are so many teacups available in op shops and thrift stores, as well as being able to strike succulents from cuttings, making it an easy DIY job with a big impact. I have used…
Read More4 Simple Ways You Can Reuse and Upcycle Stuff in Your Home
Have you noticed how more and more people are starting to look at reusing stuff, rather than throwing it out? I remember when I was little, my Grandfather could make ANYTHING. In fact I thought he could DO anything. And that was not far from the truth. He was a strong, tall, clever man, and…
Read MoreHow to Crochet a Tealight Lantern Cover
Leah King is a country girl born and bred. Growing up in Ceduna South Australia, she relocated just down the road to Streaky Bay after meeting her now husband. “We have one daughter who is 6 and an absolute delight, fun, feisty & fearless” she says. A registered nurse by day, she works locally and…
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