Old becomes fresh and new.....

I am obsessed with interior design blogs and am not afraid to admit it. A great way to end the day for me involves sitting back with a cuppa and flicking through pages and pages of pictures and articles dedicated to our living spaces.  I love seeing what others do with their spaces.  Its so interesting to see that with even the smallest bit of attention you can transform a cold or bland room to warm and inviting space.   One of my favourite parts of these blogs is seeing what people do with an old pieces of furniture or findings.  I love seeing old things become new and fresh and given a new lease on life.    Take for example some of the cool ideas I saw this week:

All photos including the "How To's" for the projects can be  found here

So after seeing all this I am really inspired to have a go at more re-upholstery /re-purposing.  Our little apartment will be 1 year old this week (since we moved in to it)  so a good opportunity to give it a little spruce up.

Date for your diary: Finders Keepers Sydney - December 3 and 4

For more details see here

tick tock tick tock.....

As pretty as this clock is, it only serves as a reminder that a deadline is looming.   Way back in winter my lovely friend Maves and I set each other a goal.  The goal would serve as a way to keep creative ideas and inspiration at the forefront of our minds. So we set about pursuing our favourite crafts (me: sewing   / Maves: sculpting).  Along the way we have been sharing ideas and updating each other on the progress of our creations. It has actually been a wonderful time.  Personally I know that I have been far less of a procrastinator and have not felt like giving up when creations don't quite go my way.  Its also nice to be able to talk about what you are making as often crafting is a lonely activity.  I still do however dream of a starting a crafty club where we can all come together for a few hours and share cups of tea and chat and craft away on our projects.  Something to work on for the future I think!.

So next Sunday 10 October, our creations are due.   We get to show them off to each other  and Maves gets to use her other big talent - photography - and we will have a day of styling and photographing our creations.     I have been thinking of ideas for how I would like my little dolls, birds, owls and brooches photographed.   Its very exciting and I look forward to sharing them soon.

Sewing techniques learned along the way....

pequeñitas - (minus the pins) soon to be shared!