Artist Cara Rosalie Olsen Shares Hand-Painted Shell Art While you summer at the coast or holiday at your favourite seaside spot, we tapped artist Cara Rosalie Olsen of Rosalie Gwen Paperie to show us how to turn vacation treasures into home decor that can be used all year long. Cara is a fine artist and … Read More
THE EASTER EDIT
Painting Mini Masterpieces Art, especially hand-painted flowers, can inspire, speak to your soul, and lift you up. When we were introduced to artist Cara Rosalie Olsen, of Rosalie Gwen Paperie, we felt like our English country hearts skipped a beat, so we tapped her for a Laura Ashley inspired Easter egg project. As a mother, … Read More
WE’RE MAKING FLORAL DREAMS COME TRUE WITH A FREE QUILT PATTERN
If you are one of the millions who has embraced DIY or learned how to sew, quilt, or knit in the last year, we created something just for you! In honour of our Summer Days Quilting Collection, available at Fabric.com, we are offering a free quilt pattern. Exciting enough for long-time quilters but easy enough … Read More
SHOW SOMEONE THEY ARE YOUR CUP OF TEA THIS HOLIDAY
Inspiring Gift Wrap ‘Tis the season for giving and make the gift recipient feel extra special with a beautifully wrapped present. Gather your supplies and be inspired by our creative gift wrapping ideas and make gift-giving this year more thoughtful than ever. Spend time wrapping gifts with love. Taking the time to beautifully wrap a … Read More
MAKE & DO BLANK CANVAS: MAKE A MEMO BOARD
Ever attend a wine-and-paint night? The event itself is so enjoyable – dabbling in pigments, sipping wine, chatting with friends, and all in a creative atmosphere. I’ve attended a few because they are very fun but must confess to never liking my finished work of art – not enough to devote limited wall space to … Read More
YOU’VE GOT MAIL: FROM SCRAPS TO STATIONERY
Author and Blogger Elyse Major is back with a new wallpaper craft that will make note writing original and fun! All it takes is a few extra invitations and leftover holiday cards and the next thing you know you’ve got a collection of envelopes of random sizes. Turn this rag tag assortment into a stationery … Read More
HOW TO USE FABRIC TO CREATE THE PERFECT FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
Looking for a no-fail way to create a beautiful centerpiece? Look no further than your favourite textile. Written and photographed by Jickie Torres Editor, Cottages & Bungalows Whether it’s for a special gift, a special occasion or just a little indulgence for you, creating a beautiful flower arrangement is a lovely skill. And if you … Read More
PRETTY ORGANIZED: WALLPAPER DESK SUPPLIES
Author and Blogger Elyse Major is back with a few wallpaper crafts to freshen up your work from home office. Working at home becoming a bit lackluster? Add some beauty to your surroundings by decorating everyday items into lovely accessories using pieces of Laura Ashley’s Peonies Dark Blush wallpaper. Chances are good that you have … Read More
CRUMBS AND CONFETTI LAURA ASHLEY STYLE
How can you sum up the cookies from Crumbs and Confetti in one word? You can’t! They are scrumptious, decadent, wow-worthy and just like art. Learn how this mother-daughter duo mastered the art of cookies… Randi Faile and Wren Ridgeway, a mother-daughter duo based-in Lancaster, South Carolina, got their start by making cookies for friends … Read More
ON A ROLL: WALLPAPER PENNANT BANNER
With extra time to get crafty, we recently talked to author and Tinkered Treasures blogger Elyse Major about how creativity is in her DNA. In addition to contributing to national shelter magazines, Elyse is also the Editor in Chief of a family of lifestyle magazines in Rhode Island, where she lives with her family. She … Read More