Free Wallpaper Samples

I AM LOVING a bit of free sample wallpaper....i'm smack bang in the middle of building a collection of FREE samples to make a floral patchwork wallpapered wall......so OBSESSIVELY IN LOVE!

Here's a few ideas to set you in the mood for a bit of wallpaper sample thrifting.....maybe see you tomorrow in the home section of Cath Kidston! ;0) *Reaches for large shades and head scarf*

..............and maps.....old maps!!!!! Oh the charm!!!

TTFN x x

Quick kid proof upcycle

I've been looking for 6 non matching all wooden chairs for AGES so i can paint them in my long standing obsession (Annie Sloan chalk paint) can i find any.......... NO!

So until such time i find some i'm just going to have to make do and mend...i did a little upcycle that's perfect if you have fabric seats and kiddies, pets and/or are ridiculously darn clumsy with red wine (side eyes)

I used mismatched oil cloth (wipe clean heaven) found in the bargain bin in Cath Kidston, stapled the fabric on to the seats making sure the edges are folded neatly. Easy as that, took me literally 20 minuets and has certainly stopped my eye from twitching at all those stains!

In the mean time...if you happen to see 6 pretty awesome wooden dining chairs for sale/swap/trade/steal .......just hola! 

Ta Ta x x
 

 

Bathroom cabinet made SUPER EASY!

Howdy!
Sorry I've been off the radar for a couple of weeks.....I've been giving my house decorating a real full on attack while slotting a bit of skiing (or falling with no style) in the middle.


I've managed to build up a plethora of upcycling goodies of late and I'll be blogging about them, so keep 'em peeled.


First things first....


A quickie upcycle for you


BATHROOM CABINET CHEAPY CHEAPNESS!

 I've been hunting for a couple of cabinets from car boots, charity shops the tip shops for yonks. FINALLY i thought i had better chuffing well put my years of upcycling to good use, get off my ample bottom and make some!


As i have made it pretty clear i have an unnatural love for anything wicker, i have it hidden and stacked up in every crevis of my house, any road, i took two (rescued from Little Arthur's AKA Thumpers room).

 One had a bit of a dodgy lid so i ripped that off and got painting with some white bathroom paint, fitted a little shelf (some sweet Cath Kidston packaging i just couldn't chuck), a pretty curtain (used from some left over window dressing courtesy of the alps.....we'll chat about that next time)
and some little "stuff" pots in the form of vintage jelly molds. You can go to the bother of putting lots of shelves ect in but as im a little lazy and impatient so i use little Tupperware boxes...works a treat! TA DA!!!!

 



Hope you like, im super happy with them and they cost me NAFFIN!!!!

                                                         XXX HAPPY FRIDAY! X X X

Bleach Print T-Shirt MOUSTACHE STYLE!

I've been meaning to give bleaching a t-shirt a go since i saw it being gloriously "tipped" by Gem on Superscrimpers, then a couple of days ago my Niece was doing the same thing for her home work ( i know... home work's got cool!) So ive decided to give it a whirl...


Of course the I LOVE MOUSTACHE thing isn't just a craze for me *side eyes*, i DO love a moustache, my Daddy (ledge') has a moustache and I LOVE MY DADDY!


So heres what Clairey did next;


you will need;


* A dark color tee

* Card

* Scissors

* Chalk or a fabric pencil

* Bleach

* Cotton bud

* An old magazine or newspaper

* Fabric pen (optional)


What you do;


* Lay the t-shirt flat

* Cut out a template using the card.

* Mark your motif on your tee with the chalk.

* Pop your magazine or newspaper inside the t-shirt to stop the bleach printing on the back

* Carefully paint the bleach on to your tee with the cotton bud.

* Now wait a bit...i takes a while.....maybe take some tea!

* When its reached the color you like, fling it strait in the wash.

* If you like when its out and dry, add little detailing with a fabric pen...up to you!


TA DAAAAAAAAA!!!


I'm off the look after Mr G, he had too many Ribenas last night x..............

There he is look...say hi Daddy! x

Vintage China Jewellery!

IT'S UP!

After toying with the idea for months of making my oh so much loved vintage china wearable, ive finally done it!

These little beauties look utterly fantazmic for summer and I CANT WAIT to team mine up with my little white vintage dress, Mums snake belt and my old lady chic loafers! BYE GUM ILL FEEL SNAZZY!

I've listed a handfull of my collection and they are beautifully quirky and scrummy! Im particually in love with the blue poppy bracelet and the yellow flower ring!

Here's the link.....  https://marketplace.asos.com/seller/vintagefairy/collection

Any hoo, i hope you approve.... ill be listing more in the next week!

Off to take a late dee caff Tea Pig x x x

Baking with Archie - Yogurt cake

I'm possibly running away from my blog genre with this post but I just have to share!
My son loves cooking with me and at any given chance will drag his chair across my slate kitchen tiles *eye twitches* to help me bake and cook (Archie style)
I stumbled upon this recipe that literally can't go wrong (i say this as i'm crunching on egg shell) and is perfect for any budding baker to cook all on their own, it's called Yogurt cake as that's what's in it but also the main ingredients are weighed out using the tubs.....hence it's perfect for mini bakers!


You will need;

2 tubs whole milk yogurt (individual portion sized, about 126-175g each) fruity, non fruity it doesn't matter.

2 eggs

2 tubs of caster sugar

1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence

Just under one tub of vegetable oil

4 tubs of plain flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

2 tubs of fresh or frozen fruit or even choccy chips (optional but Archie used fresh blueberries and it was delicious!)

What Archie did next (with a little help from mummy with the hot bits);

Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius, grease a loaf tin or 9-inch round tin with a little veg oil.

Pop all of your wet ingredients in a bowl and give it a good mix then add your dry ingredients and mix again, Archie found using 4 spoons and a triceratops very helpful in aiding mixing, and then add your fruit or choccy....or a tub of both!

Tip all the batter into your tin and (with help from a chosen big kid) pop it in the oven for 35 mins, possibly an extra 5 mins if it fails the knife test

Finished!!!

I've vowed to let Archie take control of the kitchen every Saturday morning to whip up a storm.....so watch this space!

TA TA from Archie Bear x x x

I'm so sorry for forgetting to take a picture of the finished article....I'll try harder next time!

Share a little inspiration and happiness...

If you know me, have met me, chatted to me or have read my blog, you will know that chintzy china tea sets make me swoon!
I have been working my size 6 socks off on a very secret and yet to be revealed jewellery range, so I thought I would let you have a little sneaky peaky into what has been giving me MASSES of inspiration... I promise in the mean time to carry on working on my new deliciously delectable jewellery range, so it's ready to adorn your limbs sooner then you can say "one lump or two"
Now lets see if we can get you heading for your tea sets with this little bit of high tea heaven.....

x x x