Thursday 14 July 2011

{DIY} How to make a fabric flower corsage

Today we'll be showing you how to make a pretty, super easy flower corsage, which is a great way to accessorise lamp shades, cushions, curtain tie backs or anywhere you like!

Use whatever fabrics you like to match your theme - i'm using pretty floral Cath Kidston fabric.

You will need...
Some pretty fabric
An iron
Fabric scissors
Needle & thread
A glass or jar for drawing around
A pencil
A pretty button

How to make...

1. Using your glass or jar, draw and cut out 5 petal shapes. Iron out any creases to ensure that they're nice and flat!

2. Press your petal shapes - first in half, and then in half again...


3. Start a running stitch along the curved edge of your petal...



4. Sew all of the petals together in a long chain..


5. Pull the stitching together for a ruched effect...


















6. Sew the two end petals together, attach a pretty button to the centre and....


















...you're done!

If you like you could also attach a back along with safety pin or sew it directly to your favourite lampshades or cushions!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Monday 11 July 2011

An interview with Interior stylist, Selina Lake!

We are very pleased to share with you an interview with fantastic interior stylist, Selina Lake, who is bestselling author of two wonderful books - Romantic Style and Bazaar Style.
























♥ Who are you?

Selina Lake
, Interior/ Lifestyle Stylist & Author

♥ What do you love most about what you do?
I work with amazing inspiring people, I
get to travel, visit gorgeous homes and be my creative self!

♥ What inspires you?
Colour / Vintage finds / Blogs / Crafts / Florals / Love / Images


♥ What is your favourite piece of furniture or decorative item, and what’s the story behind it?
My vintage china collection! I love buying second-hand pretty floral patterned plates & Teacups and Saucers. I have loads already but everywhere I go I always end up souring antique, charity or junk shops for more items to add to my collection. I bought some amazing gold pattered ones a few weeks ago while on a work trip in Norway. I'm getting married soon and planning to use some of my found pieces at our Wedding Reception!!




















♥ What trends do you love at the moment? Do you have any tips on how our readers can create this look in their home?

I'm currently working on my 3rd book which is due to be released in Spring 2012, Homespun Style, so i'm loving the whole made by hand trend at the moment. There are so many crafters who sell their handmade homeware goods on Esty, Folksy & DaWanda, Homespun Style is all about decorating and furnishing homes with homemade items, recycled furniture and crafted details. It looks at craft style with a modern twist, I've used bold, cheerful colours and decorative details such as, Embroidered tablecloths, retro kitchenware, chunky knit, trims, ribbons, pom-pom embellishment and plenty of
homegrown flowers.

♥ And finally… anything else you’re itching to tell us?
Did I mention, I'm getting married???? I'm very busy at the moment planning and arranging all the details for my Big Day. I've been keeping a Wedding Ideas Moodboard on Pinterest ...
click here for the link!

























Thank you Selina! We love your gorgeous wedding moodboard and cannot wait to see your new book!

If you want to know more about Selina you can check out her website or visit her blog for fabulous interior inspiration.

Selina also has a new Etsy Shop, Selina Lake Living, check it out for some gorgeous handmade items, such as these lovely cushions...



















We hope that you've enjoyed and been inspired by this blog post as much as we have!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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Tuesday 5 July 2011

Thank You Teacher! End of term gift guide...

It's coming to the end of the Summer term, so it's time to say 'Thank you' to all of the wonderful teachers, and what better way to say it than with a beautiful gift.

We've put together this gift guide for you, with all items priced from £5.50 to £11.50, so you can treat your favourite teacher to an item that she will love at an affordable price - much better than a boring apple!









































1. Beautiful orchid in glass vase - price tbc
2. Terracotta herb planter (why not help your little one to plant some herbs in it too!) - £10.50
3. Rustic condiment basket - £10.50
4. 'Charming' scented room diffuser in a beautiful glass bottle - £9.50
5. 'Rose' scented candle in a beautiful presentation box - £8.50
6. 'Fresh linen' scented room diffuser set - £9.50
7. Rustic wall planter - £9.50
8. Adorable cherub photo frame - £6.50
9. Pretty trinket jar - £5.50
10. Gorgeous floral arrangement in a pretty glass jar - £10.50
11. Scented wax candle in jar - £11.50
12. Ceramic dove soap dish - £6.50

All items are available in the shop - why not pop in for a browse!

Male teacher?
Why not treat him to a selection of interesting ales from your local shop presented in one of our lovely summer wicker baskets - Click here for more info.

See you soon!

Strawberry House x

Strawberry House Interiors, Castle Donington
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