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Ideal Home Show Christmas 2018

Join me at Ideal Home Show Christmas 2018

I’l be sharing some of my quick and easy ways to wrap with the wow factor on 24-25 November at Ideal Home Show Christmas at Olympia, London.

Wood sanded ready for painting - or abstract art!

Abstract Art at Tate Modern…and closer to home

Shape of Light: 100 Years of Photography and Abstract Art is on at Tate Modern until 14 October 2018. It is well worth a visit. If you’d like to create your own art you don’t have to go far.

How we made a special celebration extra special

Lesley wanted to create a seaside theme for her granddaughter’s batmitzvah celebration. She needed help turning a dull hall into a dazzling location. Sand, sails and handmade bunting did the trick!

This twine won’t sting!

I’ve never even been a fan of nettle tea but this summer I decided to have a go at turning nettles into twine.

Lipsticks

Lipstick: Waste not, want not!

How frustrating is it when your favourite lipstick is discontinued?

2 wrapped boxes with bows

Wrapping two wedding gifts?

There is sometimes the risk that the happy couple won’t know who all the gifts are from.

70th birthday card decorated with duck egg shells and twine

An eggcellent birthday card?

Cinnamon and Nutmeg, two charming ducks, produce the most delicious eggs…

A tin and hard drive recycled into a pen pot and notepad rest

A desk tidy with a difference!

I’m keen to use empty tin cans in interesting ways.

Food gift wrapped

A winter picnic

On a dull winter’s day I wanted to entertain friends with an indoor picnic. No ordinary picnic you understand, because…

Art piece created from recycled copper, wire, nails and steel

My New York Garden

Finally my New York garden can be displayed.