Fair Trade Ethical Furniture, Furnishings & Christmas Gifts – Myakka – 05/11/2011

Posted by on December 5, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

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Love Myakka fair trade and ethically made furniture and Christmas gifts!  Not only are they fair trade but the furniture and furnishings are rather lovely too. If  every furniture and home store could be like them we wouldn’t have to worry about shoddy workmanship or sustainability. [poll id='1']All of the products in their range look solid and Myakka say are “built for life”,... Read More

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How to make good compost for beginners – 25/11/2011

Posted by on November 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

How to make compost for beginners

Compost: How to Make – How to Use – Everyday Tips (Green Guides) RRP: £9.99 – Get it new for £1.94 on Amazon or 2nd hand from £0.43! This is one of my favourite picks this week, this book has received great reviews and having seen quite a few books on composting this one is very straight forward, engaging, yet not too simplified or intense. This is one of my favourite... Read More

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DIY Deals – 23/11/2011

Posted by on November 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Kitchen makeover ideas cheap wood varnish low odour

Wood Finishes Direct have some good deals and discounts on colour varnish (water based), the varnish is ideal  for makeover projects. Perfect for personalising or giving your kitchen cabinet doors a makeover rather than replacing them. Save money and lower your carbon footprint by reusing and recycling what you already have.  The colour varnish is also perfect for modernising... Read More

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Art & Craft Deals – 23/11/2011

Posted by on November 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Cheap cutting mat self healing

The Works have some fantastically cheap art and craft essentials. Including self healing cuttings mats from as little as £2.99. Now my bugbear with self healing cutting mats is that most of them seem to be vinyl PVC. If you have not read my article about fantastic plastics, basically PVC cannot be easily recycled, it’s made up of a lot of chemicals that cost a fortune for a... Read More

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Inspiring thought…

I overheard one Mum saying to another the other day. "XXXXXX scares me with how much she grasps and learns. Apparently because children don't have to be anywhere or do anything their minds are clear, that's why they are like knowledge sponges. My mind is obviously at full capacity!" Give yourself an hour a week (at least) to clear your mind and see what you can learn.

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Sure, I have over 10 years experience in new media designing for other people and I built this blog from scratch. Since stepping out of the corporate world I decided to go back to my interior design roots. I am currently training to become a gilder and this should complete my studies on the decorative arts side.

Coming soon will be my own portfolio of designs and produce.