Sometimes, I just think I am weird. Don't get me wrong. I am actually quite proud of this statement. The truth is, I have never wanted to be normal or to be like everyone else. Luckily for me I didn't have a conventional upbringing so this has never really been the case. The need (it has always been more of a need than an urge) to create has always been part of who I am. I have however, slipped into 'normality' from time to time to test the waters but I have found it to be beige, leaving me … [Read more...] about The universal urge to create. Is it imprinted in our human genes?
The Goddess of Colour
Paint colours to brighten your home
Some basics in how to make the right colour choices for you. Colour is an inexpensive method of expressing yourself and your moods. Applying paint colours to brighten and heighten the ambience in your home is one of the easiest (and may I say, ancient, think...cave paintings) home decorator ideas around to gain maximum effect. As it's very cost effective and fun to do you can achieve a refreshing makeover relatively quickly. In my day to day working life I am very familiar with the … [Read more...] about Paint colours to brighten your home
Mosaic madness in the garden
How to transform an ugly, old wall into a striking mosaic garden feature? I have a genuine compulsion to smash plates and cover things!! My husband, Paul jokes that if you stand around for too long at our place you will get covered in mosaic! Mmm… that is pretty true so, an ugly wall in the garden was too hard to resist. Transforming the wall is one of the many garden projects we have embarked on since buying our late 1950’s brick home 6 years ago. The garden and the back of the … [Read more...] about Mosaic madness in the garden