CHRISTMAS | D.I.Y. ADVENT CALENDARS

Above image: the.beauty.dojo A D.I.Y. Minimalist advent calendar 'How to' here

Above images: 1.the.beauty.dojo A D.I.Y. Minimalist advent calendar 'How to' here 2. Staples self adhesive labels 3. CreativePlace Etsy printable numbers PDF download 4.Little Crafty Bugs white mini gift boxes 5. Lights4fun warm white battery fairy lights 6. Oucles Amazon  black wire grid wall board

Above image: the.beauty.dojo Ikea Hack advent calendar 'How to' here 

Above images: 1.the.beauty.dojo  2.Christmas Time UK a tub of 10 clear glass baubles 3. Hobbycraft pack of 20 foam brushes 4. Hobbycraft art acrylic paint in copper, black and white 5. Graphic Products adhesive vinyl numbers in black from Amazon 6. Oucles Amazon  black wire grid wall board

Above image: WEEKDAYCARNIVAL Simple things modern Christmas Advent calendar "how to" here

Above images: 1. WEEKDAYCARNIVAL Simple things modern Christmas Advent calendar "how to" here 2.&5. Tiny Box Company black and white luxury small boxes 3. Ikea black and white gift twine (pack of 3 including a natural shade)4. Papermash Advent Calendar Tags by House Doctor

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

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Happy Easter!

Easter 2013 I've chosen a contemporary, monochrome colour palette of grey, black, and white with natural elements of warm woods, fresh green foliage and patterned plumage. Strong graphic patterns add a modern touch to the traditional Easter egg. Here are a few of my favourite finds. 

Above image: The Paper Mulberry our new home - our Easter dining table with white tulips in a tall glass tank vase, white porcelain lotus candle votive holders (similar here), black linen table runner from LinenMe and fig scented tea lights

Above images: 1.,3. &4.the beautiful home of blog Herz-Allerliebst 2.The Paper Mulberry - my Easter 2013 colour palette ideas(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 5.'Bird' by Architect Made

Above image: The Paper Mulberry our new home - white tulips in a tall glass tank vase, my new large 'Windlight' lantern and candle are from Lombok, the clock is from The Conran Shop 

Above images:1.the beautiful home of blog Herz-Allerliebst 2.wire chicken by Vintage Kompagniet 3.The Paper Mulberry - my Easter 2013 colour palette ideas(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.beautiful Easter eggs by blog Helt Enkelt 5.Chalkboard (blackboard) eggs and great Easter decorations by a fabulous craft blog Liebesbotschaft

Above image:The Paper Mulberry our new home - my new large windlight lantern and candle are from Lombok, 

Above images: 1.Bunny egg warmer as well as other fabulous ideas for Easter from blog Trendenser 2.Lovi black birch ply birds at Hus and Hem 3.The Paper Mulberry - my Easter 2013 colour palette ideas(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.fresh Spring bulbs and branches by House Number 15 blog 5.the beautiful feather decorations of blog Herz-Allerliebst

Above image: grey egg and feather Easter wreath on blog Home to me

Above image: white cross ornament by BasicHus

Above images:1. Lovi birch ply trees at Hus and Hem 2.egg decorating ideas for the fabulously creative blog Skona Hem 3.The Paper Mulberry - my Easter 2013 colour palette suggestion(the colour palettes I put together are my suggestions for the general room schemes and don't particularly refer to paint unless specifically stated) 4.the divinely stylish 'House Bird' by Eames from Vitra 5.Washi tape decorating ideas for Easter from blog Trendenser 

Above images: grey felt bunny hanging decorations from Basichus

Above image: the beautiful Easter decorations of blog Herz-Allerliebst

Above image:stylish black and white Easter eggs from the wonderful blog Casia K

Above image: stylish smoke grey glass, clay, twigs and feathers from the wonderful blog Casia K with the egg tutorial here

 Wishing you a Happy Easter! 

 

For more information on anything shown in the above images and links to tutorials, please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their respective web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers.

The colour swatches shown above I create as a suggestion for furnishings, carpets, ornaments, fixtures, fittings and paints. They do not come from manufacturers charts but I am sure that if you want to use them for paint shades that your favourite supplier will be happy to help match them. 

As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. 

With warmest wishes

 

Easter

A Spring palette of sugared almond pastels for the home combined with oh so pretty egg and hen decorations should keep Easter Bunnies of all ages happy! Here are a few of my favourite finds:

Above image: Twig and egg wreath from Not on the high street

Above image: 1. Background fabric 'Seaside Spot' in mist 100% cotton by Clarke & Clarke 2.Bunny knitting pattern from book "The third little Sublime hand knit book"

Above image: Liz Gardener's home by Mollie and Finn

Above images: 1.Fabric "Multi Spot" in Mineral by Clarke & Clarke 2.& 5. Hand knit Bunnies from Little Cotton Rabbits 3.Stitched picture by Charlotte Macey 4.Fabric "Simple Spot" in Duck Egg & Speedwell by Vanessa Arbuthnott 6.Maileg Cradle from shop Camel & Yak 

Above image: Easter Party Tutus from Bodie & Frou

Above image: film & photographic locations agency Light Locations

Above image: gorgeous decoupage pastel eggs by Such Pretty Things

Above images: 1.Vintage pink linen apron by Linge Particulier at Bodie & Frou 2.Pretty bowls and mug from Julias vita drommar 3.Fabric "Seaside Spot" in Mineral by Clarke and Clarke 4.Photography by Julia Hoersch 5.Fabric "Hen Run" in Apple and Sky Blue by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: How to make a Pussy Willow nest by Martha Stewart

Above image: film & photographic locations agency Light Locations

Above image: pretty eggs dyed using fruit and vegetable dyes from Dreamy Whites

Above image: Wooden Easter banner by BotanicBotanic on Etsy

Above images:1.Eggshell votives (how to make them) from Martha Stewart 2."Spring Birdie" hanging decorations from Not on the high street 3.Fabric "Seaside Spot" in Surf by Clarke and Clarke 4.Personalised Egg Cup "Bunny" by Gallery Thea at John Lewis 5.Easter decorating ideas from Magazine Bridgitte 6.Fabric "Plain Check" in Speedwell by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: fabrics from the "Cockerel" Collection by Vanessa Arbuthnott

Above image: pretty eggs dyed using fruit and vegetable dyes from Dreamy Whites

Above image: Painted Egg Wreath from Berry Red

Above image: pretty idea for an Easter table - photography by Julia Hoersch 

For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. The colour swatches featured are my suggestions for accent shades and do not relate to specific paints unless otherwise stated, but I'm sure your favourite paint companies would be happy to suggest matches!

With warmest wishes