Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Vintage Crochet Patchwork Pillow From Living The Swell Life Blog


I was so happy when I found this lovely vintage fabric scrappy/patchwork cushion! Such bright colours  AND there's some crochet detail in there so how could I not love it?


I was also rather enamoured with the flower detail on this cushion. I think the yellow is my favourite ^_^


Isn't it gorgeous?

Created by Jessica of Living the Swell Life

Lots of love Claire xo

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Monday, 20 May 2013

Mixed Media Upcycled and Quilted Journals from Rebecca Sower


I was recently going through my Flickr Favourites and I decided to go right to the very end and work my way forward and I was so pleased to find Rebecca Sower's journals in there! This one is my absolute favourite. Again, my favourite colours of peachy loveliness and shades of mint and neutrals. All in stitched layers AND it's a journal! All handmade and incredible looking. A real one of a kind.  


I also love this one ^_^ all of the journals that Rebecca featured on her flickr were all for sale or sold at the time of posting (in 2010) I love the big flower and the sewing pattern. Actually I love everything on this cover, including the bird ^_^ It is indeed fabulous!


This one was a little different in style from what I had fallen in love with previously but all the journals that were made were ALL very different from eachother. I really like the use of free machine embroidery on this cover. 


I enjoy the mixes of fabrics being used for collage instead of the bog standard papers. These are all full of such intricate stitching details. 


ooooh I love this one too! The lace effect on the front has had some mint embroidery thread stitched onto it, upon layers of rather gloriously coloured fabric. The stitched flower is also very unique. Just fabulous! 

Rebecca Sower on Flickr 



Lots of love Claire xo

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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Party Inspiration | A Beautiful Pastel Floral High Tea Themed Bridal Party


How beeeeeaaaaa-utiful is this cake?! AND those cupcakes?! The flowers look like vintage brooches! Gorgeous. The sugar flowers on the cake are just incredible. The talent that is out there is amazing with cake decorating! 



This is a little snippet of the tea cups that were on all of the tables. It is only now that I am writing this that I am noticing the tea spoons! I love them!! And the tea cups. Maybe not the striped cake plate but I would definitely love a little tea set like this floral patterned. Do you see the corner of those placemats? They look like they're special printed kraft papers. 


This is one of my favourite set of photos from the entire shoot at this party. The tea is my favourite set up and those flowers are absolutely divine. 


These cute little signs are beside all the little edible delights on specially designated tables of said treats. Pretty aren't they? And all in the same colour scheme. 


Holy flip!! Look at these!! My two favourite colours in the whole wide world there! Coral and mint and the lovely pale pink at the bottom. Oh and probably the turquoise at the top, why not. 


OH would you look at those cookies. Do you see the bowl of little tiny madeline style macaroon type little tiny bitesize things? I am not a normal person... I would not delicately eat those one at a time (three max) like a lady. I would grab a handful and smash them all in my mouth in one go. And I would definitely do that more than once. 
I've been so distracted by thinking of cake treats that I almost missed those beautifully corsaged Ikea plant pots! What a fantastic little add on. 


oooooh. I've featured balloons like this before on the blog and I hate balloons so much I wouldn't have them at any of my events (hahaha I laughed out loud there 'Claire, like you have events.' It's just me on my couch with some cake.) On another note; where can I get one of those lovely cake stands EXACTLY like that one? Is that Jadeite? Was it an american thing? It's quite difficult to get milk glass products but I have managed to find a few. 


How's about this for a sugar rush? I love the flowers on this table and the lovely handmade floral decor on some of the jars! I see some candied apricot things down there. I would smash a load of those in my mouth too haha!


My word I do love flowers and this little arrangement is just gorgeous! I couldn't tell you what I am looking at apart from Ranunculus and those other ones ^_^



How is this for a fab idea?! First... LOADS of iced water and second of all... gorgeous corsages on the cooler. (I have no idea what these things are called so I'm going with cooler.)


I really am loving how these gorgeous treats are being displayed!


All of the fabulous coolers. Are these iced underneath to keep them cool? That's clever! 


My word, this lady is popular! I don't think I know that many people to invite to a soiree! Is that sad or upsetting? It shouldn't be. Means I get all the cake. 



These are the dessert tables! Linda is so lucky! All that cake! 




A gorgeous table setting indeed! Can anyone tell em what the pink flowers are that look a little bit pointy in the centre? 


Seen via Hostess with the mostess blog

Event Styling & Flowers, Cakes, Dessert Bar, Candy Bar, Menus & Catering: Confetti & Crumbs
Fabric Flowers and Jar Decorations: Bespoke by Renee for Confetti & Crumbs
Photography: Silk Truffle Photography
Props & Hire: Antique Events
Invites & Stationery: The Little Paper Pantry 



Lots of love Claire xo

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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Fabric and Vintage Linens Sewn Granny Chic Style from Salvage 18 Blog


How beautiful is this lovely mix crochet and fabric garland from Salvage 18?


I LOVE this little number label but I don't really understand the significance of the 51 when the blogger is named Salvage 18. hmm! I know these were all in preparation for a wonderful craft fair so that could have something to do with it ^_^


The stitching on these little scraps of fabric is almost perfect and the layers are sublime. I adore this style and I did something similar a few years ago but mine were little ATC sized panels to fit into a clippy bag ^_^ you can view this here.




I really like this garland. It would look very effective with the garland shown in the first image of this post. Perfect decorations for a gorgeous craft fair! 


Here we now have some very beautifully stitched 'Dottie Angel' inspired pillows. They are marvellous indeed!



Salvage 18 Blog


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Friday, 17 May 2013

Perfectly Pretty Pastel Girls Bedroom and Home Style with Handmade Touches from Mrs Jones


Would you look at all those beautiful colours! Mrs Hardy is one of my favourite blogs and with posts like this, I am sure you can see why. I want one of those painters trays for storing beautiful threads! Although, my threads are just the standard/boring threads for machines, with the black centre. Not very photogenic at all.


ooOoo all the lilacs and whites and retro patterns. Beautiful!! At the top of our house is sloped... so some rooms dont have the space for a wardrobe and just have hanging rails.. I want a white hanging rail!!! There are black hanging rails currently. I dont actually have to look at it lol but I know it's there! The little pom poms and hanging decorations are all gorgeous and compliment everything perfectly. 



I love the chair being used as a bedside table and this RICE DK cushion on the bed. These Peonies are just so fluffy and gorgeous. It's easy to see why they are many peoples favourite flowers. They are also very difficult to get hold of here in Ireland I have found!




How adorable is this crib and nursery section?! The handmade pillow and quilt is beautiful ^_^





It is sooo pretty! 




Look at those walls. Such a gorgeous colour. That crate is a fabulous touch of decoration. Look at the size of those flippin peonies and that jar!!! Holy smokes!
The fabric embroidery hoops are also a very beautiful and feminine touch.



And this is the craft space! I LOVE IT!



How could you not be creative in a space as bright and beautiful as this? I have been considering making an African Flower blanket or even attempting an African Flower but I haven't got that far yet. 


and the boys room! Still in perfect keeping with the house and gorgeous light. 

Mrs Hardy's blog 


Lots of love Claire xo

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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Being Creative and Staying Inspired | Gorgeous Photography from Her Library Adventures


Today I would like you to meet a gorgeous blogger Sophie Appleby, all the way from down unda! First I have to say that Sophie has an incredible surname and secondly... an excellent blog! My favourite section is what I am sharing a little bit about today... Inspiration, being inspired and maintaining creativity. Which is something I'm sure all of us are interested in.



These beautiful shots are just little snapshots from Sophie's everyday life and her little creative pursuits. 




I really enjoy Sophie's journalling style. The original smash booker and how I would have created my first few journals before I got inspired by scrapbookers and painted and went crazy. Then when I started a gardening journal I went back to basics and I love it ^_^



Cute or what? 


This looks quite like my gardening journal! 



and a little snippet of Sophie's creative space. I love those post its. I also am in love with that enamel flower necklace!! Sophie's posts on her blog about staying creative are absolutely fabulous and recommend them highly. 

Her Library Adventures Blog 


Lots of love Claire xo

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