Blog posts

April 25, 2025
An easy way to bring Spring to your Easter table

Looking for a way to decorate your Easter table in style? These handmade Liberty fabric placemats add a touch of elegance and Spring colour.

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The best presents for Mothers Day?

The best gifts aren't the expensive ones - they're the heartfelt, homemade ones that your kids bring back from school. But it's really lovely when someone has arranged for them...

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Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day - when did it all get so commercial?

When I was young, Mothering Sunday was only really a “thing” if you were in Brownies. You went to church on Sunday morning in your brown uniform, itchy brown bobble...

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Party, party, party!

After the big back-to-school rush it's tempting to think that life will settle down a bit now. But.......I know that's not really how it works. There are sports clubs, after...

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How nickynackynoo can solve your present-giving problems!

Do you ever get that feeling when you suddenly remember there's an upcoming birthday and you haven't got a clue what to get? It's the story of my life. There...

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Uncomfortable sewing

How I learned to sew and why a 70s sewing table brought back so many memories.

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5 Reasons Why a personalised hot water bottle cover is a great gift in these cold, cold months!

A personalised hot water bottle cover really makes a great gift for all ages. Not only does it provide warmth and comfort, but it also allows you to show your...

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Lilac

 Today I'm playing "Liberty Camouflage" with lilac. One of my favourite Liberty prints teamed with my favourite shrub. The print is “ArchiveLilac” by Liberty of London: “Taken from a tiny...

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