Still sifting and sorting but last night, post swimming lessons with the children, it was definitely time to sit down and have a rest. Pasha and I have a special night each week together. We watch TV in bed together and then she falls asleep snuggled up next to me. Our programme of choice to watch together at the moment is Kirstie - definitely a marmite programme - some of it we love and some yuk! I am sure Kaffe Fassett's home was not shown in all its true glory. He has a great mosaic book and I would have loved to have seen some of his garden, which he has tiled.
Anyway, whilst sitting still I couldn't actually keep still. So I made this cushion cover for one of my kitchen stools. It is influenced heavily by the wonderful Madeline Millington. Her advice to me when I met her at the Knit & Stitch show was not to bother with expensive yarn as cheap yarn in rainbow colours gives a really good result.
It is brilliant timing for some new magazines to come out as I am looking for new influences and styles to embrace as I want to renovate my roof terrace. Sounds exotic doesn't it! May be it is, if you are in Miami! Here it just means windswept and knackered plants!
These gorgeous images are from Living etc ( June 2009) and Country Homes & Interiors (June 2009). I can really recommend treating yourself this weekend.
If bright is not your thing then may be the article on creating a vintage garden would be more your style.
I think I am going to go for zinging oranges and punchy pinks on the roof terrace, but this lovely image is enough to persuade me to possibly go very neutral. Ooooo decisions, decisions!!!!
That cushion cover is one of the nicest I have ever seen! I am definitely inspired, and am going to have to follow up that link. Have a lovely May Day weekend!
Posted by: Floss | May 01, 2009 at 06:11 AM
Gosh I've missed your blog!
It hasn't shown up on my bloglines for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages. Just enjoyed a little romp through your posts and loved the read.
x
Posted by: A Thrifty Mrs | May 01, 2009 at 06:56 AM
I have not yet watched the latest Kirsty prog..I recorded it though.
I wish she would show us other people's homes in a little more detail!
Have a great weekend!
;-)
Posted by: Sal | May 01, 2009 at 09:03 AM
What a lovely post. xxx
Posted by: melanie | May 01, 2009 at 10:38 AM
I couldn't stop looking at your beautiful stool cushion. The colours are so gorgeous.
Not sure about Kirstie's taste at times. Great programme though. Lovely idea snuggling up to sleep together like that.
Lisa x
Posted by: Mrs Bun | May 01, 2009 at 03:47 PM
That is just the cutest thing!! I want one.
Posted by: Tania | May 01, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Hi, just wanted to say although I don't comment much I love your blog, it makes my day when you've blogged as i think we have similar tastes and i always love what you have done. Madeleine Millington's work is lovely, And your stool looks fab. I think you summed up the Kirstie programme well, with marmite, I think if you've got loads of money like she has anything is possible!! x
Posted by: dottydesigns | May 02, 2009 at 02:22 AM
Loving the stool cover. I bought a CD Rom of Madeleine Millington called Applique Angels and Hearts - do you know it? I tend to sit and look at it rather than making anything shown but that's part of the story of my life of why nothing gets done - too busy thinking about it ...
Posted by: greedy nan | May 02, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Your lovely stool stopped me in my tracks. How talented you are :)
Posted by: Estelle | May 02, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Just read Dot's comment and agree on the Kirstie programme but fortunately can afford Marmite and like both.
Posted by: greedy nan | May 02, 2009 at 04:41 AM
Have just found your blog via Attic 24.
I think it is perfect and I am going to enjoy the archives this weekend. You have got yourself another "regular" x
Posted by: The Antidote | May 03, 2009 at 12:19 AM
Stool looks wonderful.
Posted by: Gigibird | May 03, 2009 at 02:54 PM
my mum is recording her shows for me, I have the Cath one to watch and am waiting for that one, I have heard so much about them
sarah
Posted by: sarah abeachcottage | May 05, 2009 at 04:28 AM
Have I missed the Open Houses you're taking part in? I know that the Brighton Festival is on just now and would really like to see your stuff.
Posted by: greedy nan | May 06, 2009 at 02:06 AM
Just read your blog. My daughters and I also have a weekly date with Kirstie in bed....snuggled up. my 7 year old daughter is intrigued by the programme.
Posted by: kate | May 07, 2009 at 03:29 PM
I absolutely love the cushion cover. I have a lampshade from ikea that I love, and the cushion kind of reminds me of it. thanks for sharing.
Posted by: debbie | May 07, 2009 at 05:29 PM
I absolutely love your stool cover. You clever girl! It's so pretty and I love the button details.
Posted by: Sarah | May 08, 2009 at 03:41 PM