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Sew your own African print cushions

A quick and inexpensive project to make in an afternoon or less. I love these wild African designs and wanted to make some cushions from them. In the past it was impossible to purchase African Wax fabric other than by the six yard roll. Luckily for us we can now purchase on line through Etsy… Continue reading Sew your own African print cushions

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‘Pure Colour’ by Jane Cumberbatch Book Review

Picking up this book with its Marjorelle blue cover, fuschia pink endpapers and acid green graphics you know you are in for a visual treat. Stylist Jane Cumberbatch has created an inspirational source of colour inspiration. ‘Decorating a room is like painting a picture.’ As Jane says ‘There is nothing more pleasurable that starting with… Continue reading ‘Pure Colour’ by Jane Cumberbatch Book Review

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THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN

BY ELIZABETH WILHIDE AND SUSIE HODGE This is the official companion to the BBC2 primetime series, bringing you a complete introduction to the world of ceramics. It stands perfectly well on its own as a great introduction to ceramics, and will not become irrelevant and time expired once the program is off air. If you… Continue reading THE GREAT POTTERY THROW DOWN

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‘THE SHOP KEEPERS HOME’ BY CAROLINE ROWLAND

Published by Jacqui Small, £25 hardback. Caroline Rowland is the stylish woman behind 91 magazine. Her own images are always beautiful and her book 'The Shop Keeper’s Home' gives a chance to check out the houses of the some of the most influential independent retailers worldwide. The book is divided into two sections, the first… Continue reading ‘THE SHOP KEEPERS HOME’ BY CAROLINE ROWLAND