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Click here to read the article about my work! Arlene wrote some really great things about me and I feel so grateful and inspired! Thanks so muc...

I came across this creative idea of recycling an old book on The Happy Home Blog and loved it. (Although I always have trouble getting rid of any of my books!). If you haven't got any books you want to use, go and pick one in the charity shop - plenty there! Click here for the full How-To...

Ever found yourself looking for that key, coin, remote control or magazine that slipped somewhere between sofa cushions? This design by Daisuke Motogi Architecture is celebrating that very common phenomenon by providing lots of built-in storage. Funny design! Although I hate the idea of having to vacuum...

Here are some of the most creative how to's I've seen yet. Your friends will think you are so creative and your house will look oh so cute!Magazine Table as seen in AnthrogologieCupboard Door Serving TrayBaby Jar Glass ChandelierWine Bottle TorchGrill Tray Jewelry DisplayJunk Mail Wall A...

Though I don't remember it myself, movies from my childhood home in Montreal reveal how much my parents relished creating a magical atmosphere for my brother and me at Christmas. My mother made handmade presents and wrapped them with care, while my father cut out footprints from black card stock and...

I was one of the crazy people who dragged myself out of bed at 3 am today to go Christmas shopping to get the $9.00 crock pot and $3.00 toaster. One of our stops was at Urban Outfitters and I'm so happy I did because I got to pick up last week's issue of City Weekly.I did the usual and stuffed it in my purse to read when I get home and finally tonight, opened the thing up to read their 2010 Holiday...

Hey everyone! My hubby wrote this blog and I think that its something that we all should read. So here ya go..... Ok everyone I wanted to throw out a challenge to you. I titled it the “12 Days of Thanksgiving Challenge”. But before I describe what it is, I want to explain why.Ya see, every year on Halloween night the Christmas ads start come on. Then next few days the store are all decked out....

Amber Debirk, founder of Urban Scrap is no ordinary artist. She's a teacher, environmentalist, mother, and Glass Artist who makes gorgeous belt buckles, jewelry, and mixed media wall art from recycled glass. I met Amber through the wonderful world of Etsy and am privileged enough to have...

Some reading nooks are created to make use of dead space--in a bay window, a large foyer or on the landing of a staircase. Others are carved deliberately into the corner of a room. A comfortable chair and good natural or mood lighting are essential. Some folks like to have their books surrounding them,...

Image: Ana White I am a big fan of recycling, or in other words, making sure that something doesn't end up in the skip. I love seeing old wood being reused and the crates made by Ana Whyte are a beautiful example of this. She has the complete How-To on her website, so do have a look if you want to...

This week I have also been drawing icons for brand consultancy Promis...

Luna Park a life size sculpture of an Ultrasaurus by artists Heather & Ivan Morison, was to be installed in Colchester's Castle Park. Unfortunately it burnt down in Portsmouth, so rather than the happy amusement park style publication on the left, it is now a more sombre leaflet showing the very...

BEFORE!BEFORE!Our patio in the back garden has been en eye sore ever since we moved in three years ago but we finally got around to improving it. Glenn was keen on getting a drystone wall, but I wasn't too sure about what this would look like on a patio area. What we did know was that we preferred...