HOW TO UPDATE A LAMPSHADE WITH FABRIC
The Rural Legend Shares Her Simple DIY Tips To Create A One-of-a-Kind Lampshade Lindsey Sopcak’s specialty is creating a beautiful home on a budget. She learned how to DIY, upcycle, and thrift from her parents and has continued to perfect the process with the house she shares with her husband, Tim. Recently, she created a […]
HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT VANILLA BEAN SCONES
Plus How To Remodel a 1887 Storefront and Other Fun Tips From Baker Cami San Romani of Cami’s Cake Company and The Wooden Spoon With Easter around the corner, we turned to Cami San Romani of Cami’s Cake Co. for tips on how to make the perfect scone. Specializing in custom cakes and cookies, she […]
HOW TO TRANSFORM SEASIDE TREASURES
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]