DIY | Wall Art | Tips for Brightening up White Walls

 Recently I finished a little project for my mum, a cute canvas to brighten up her kitchen. She has newly redecorated and made some beautiful blinds in lilac floral material to go in the kitchen, I thought I would create a unique piece of wall art with similar colours to those in the blinds. 

After some wall art inspo pinning on Pinterest, I decided to go with a simple lettered canvas that reflects our family well.  

Here's how you do it...

Made By Me | Crochet Cover Up Beach Dress

My latest handmade project is a casual crochet cover up that can be worn on the beach or layered up for a laid back day look. It is a loose fitting tunic top/dress with a wide off the shoulder neckline which I love. 

It was a really quick make and I created the loose holey patterning using one easy stitch. Meaning I could create it almost in auto pilot whist watching telly at night or chilling in the garden. I'd say in total it only took me about 5-6 hours over a couple of weeks.

Carry on reading if you want to see how I made this easy crocheted beach cover...

Etsy Wishlist | Festival Headwear Edit

Heading to a festival this summer but a bit bored of the much loved floral crown? 

Then have a look at some of the best alternative headwear that Etsy has to offer...

The New Kimono Update | 3 Trends to Wear this Summer

I love kimonos! 

They are a summer style staple of mine as they are so easy to throw on over a bikini or jeans and a cami.

  

I just finished making a new kimono this week using this gorgeous oriental, floral fabric and it made me realise just how versatile the kimono really is! I have made a few now and different fabrics makes each one a little unique as well as suiting lots of trends and style. 

So here is a little guide on the top kimono trends and prints for this summer and three ways to wear.

  

Two Ways to Wear | Oversized White Shirt | OOTD

Oversized shirts are one of those summer classics that come out each year and never get old. I have been looking for a big white silky one for a while as I felt it would be so versatile and easy to wear whether on the beach or out for the day. I found this floaty blouse on Asos a few weeks back and wear it pretty much everywhere. It's casual, loose-fitting style means I can throw it on over a top and jeans but it is also long enough to work as a light summer dress when buttoned up.

 I love that I can style it in a few different ways, so I thought I would show you how I would wear my oversized shirt in two different ways...

Made by Me | Easy Summer Stripe Pleated Skirt - no pattern required!

Style | This Season Must-Have Prints | SS15

Looking for a little outfit inspiration this season? 

Statement prints are wardrobe staples when it comes to summer. With less layers comes a need to say a lot in one piece. Try these new prints this season to really stand out and nail summers hottest trends.

// Bright Botanical //

Florals in summer are a no brainer...