I have pinned some amazing free machine embroidery and hand stitched hoops of recent. I find them so inspiring.  Have a look at some of these brilliant shops and blogs and Flickr accounts… Three Red Apples… Read The Post

We have a gorgeous print of Aly’s on our piano…a reminder to me of the shipyard in which my Grandpa worked.  The two cranes which dominate our city’s skyline hinting to a more industrial past…. Read The Post

Here are three local ladies…combining creativity and business.  Check them out and follow their journeys. My best of artistic and handmade Irish! {*check back in tomorrow for a giveaway print from Aly*} BUY A TEE, SUPPORT… Read The Post

The brighter mornings bring about a change for me.  The light creeping up, sky turning pinks, purples, oranges, reds. I feel a bit more inspired, a bit more motivated. I have always wanted to be… Read The Post

Am always in the notion to make wee stuffed toys…how inspiring is this wee selection!! marina*R on Flickr Sara Carr on Flickr Abigail Brown Mungo and Maud …and I couldn’t resist putting this one in… Read The Post

There is nothing quite as gorgeous as trimming on patterned fabric.  These are just a few I have stumbled upon… 1//2 { Rosehip on Etsy…sooo gorgeous } 3 { Graham & Green Pom Pom cushions via Sarah Gordon Home}… Read The Post

‘A portrait of your children once a week, every week in 2014’ by Jodi, Practising Simplicity Madeleine:  Spent what seemed like an age throwing sticks in a huge puddle Annabelle:  Planting seeds for her flower… Read The Post

‘A portrait of your children once a week every week i 2014’ by Jodi, Practising Simplicity Madeleine: Painting and pouring vast quantities of paint, she could do this for hours. Annabelle:  Giggling and playful teasing at… Read The Post

…the 52 project ‘A portrait of your children once a week, every week in 2014’ Jodi from Practising Simplicity I’m a bit late in starting but I’ve decided to take the plunge…maybe get to know… Read The Post

Maybe it’s New Year but I’m in a bit of a notion to refresh and revamp…one of these notions is that I’ve decided my sofa needs some cushions. These are some of my loves! Clockwise… Read The Post