Mother's Day Crafts

I believe that Mother's Day is right up there with Valentine's Day for best excuses to craft wonderful handmade things and gift them to loved ones.
Surely, if anyone is going to appreciate your time and effort (and just how clever you are) it will be mum, so here is a collection of Mother's day crafts which will hopefully get you inspired:

Crafty sewing projects:


Margaret Sling Bag (includes pattern) By Oh, Fransson
Jingle-Bell Slippers from Martha Stweart
Blossoming Brooch by Martha Stewart
Apron Pattern by "Better Homes & Gardens"
PDF Purse Pattern by Cotton Cloud


Tea Time Crafts:


Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing by Sugar Coated Kitchen
Tea Sachets and Gift Box by Martha Stewart
Tea Cup Candles - tutorial by design sponge
Tea Cup Flower arrangements
Painted China by Martha Stewart


Bath Time Crafts:


Body scrub by Martha Stewart
Homemade Bubble Bath (includes label printables) by Eat Drink Chic
DIY Bath Bombs by Art of the steal

I hope this inspires you to make your own gifts this Mother's Day.

Enjoy crafting!

Emily XO

Shopping in NZ - Blue

Autumn is rearing it's head and soon enough we'll be spending a lot more time indoors, for that reason I've decided to decorate our home and make it pretty and cosy fot winter.
As an avid reader of many design blogs I see so many lovely things but sometimes I get disappointed when I see something I really like but cannot find it in NZ, shipping from overseas can easily mount to more then the value of the goods and that is if they ship to God's own.
So here's a collection of beautiful items from NZ shops, whether you buy online or from a brick and mortar shop I hope this inspires you to decorate your home with beautiful things.



fleur ice cream dish opal - sky blue from Nest
The National Grid Issue 5 from Endemic World
Mantel frame range from Nest
Typhoon Pantone Tea Towels Blue from Living and Giving
Cupcake Tea cosy from Living and giving
posy lantern turquoise from Nest
Ceramic vase from Nest
Metal classic flower clock from Iconic
Blue Spotty Quilted European Pillowcase from Wallace Cotton
Rockpool dinnerware from Nest
Retro Table lamp from Iconic
Wallflower magnet board from Endemic World (made by Leila Loves Handmade)
Swallow cups from Nest

Decorate and Enjoy

Emily XO