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Two Ikea Hacks using Billy Book Cases

Who on this planet hasn’t bought from Ikea at one time or another? In a past life when I was doing weekly and monthly makeovers for ‘That’s Life’ ‘Sunday Magazine’ ‘Homestyle’ magazines. I seemed to spend every hour when not making, browsing or buying in IKEA. Because the IKEA was founded on a good design,… Continue reading Two Ikea Hacks using Billy Book Cases

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Recycle your old tote bags to create funky cushions!

Lots of companies provide calico bags when you purchase their goods or go to a trade show. If like me, you are a collector the chances are you will have accumulated a few throughout the years. What do you do with all those bags? Well I thought what a brilliant way to make cushion covers.… Continue reading Recycle your old tote bags to create funky cushions!

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Top tips from expert stylist – Hannah Bort

You might have a natural talent, or it might not come as easy. Either way, good styling is simply a must! Super-talented stylist and creative director, Hannah Bort, is an industry figurehead, working with design brands including Fritz Hansen and Graham & Brown, plus retailers such as John Lewis, Marks & Spencer and Harrods. Here,… Continue reading Top tips from expert stylist – Hannah Bort

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House of Cards

Beautiful greetings cards to make from expert card designers, by ‘Just a Card’ campaign founder Sarah Hamilton This excellent book celebrates the very best in contemporary greeting card design. The ten makers featured talk about their work practice, show their studios and also present a project for the reader to make. Having said that, the… Continue reading House of Cards