Have you enjoyed the beautiful weather this week, it was up to 27 degrees here in Ireland and it was great! I was in work though but enjoyed the evenings doing work around the garden and painting the walls. It has turned showery today and the temperatures are lower however we will remain positive that the Summer sunshine will return again in August. Below are some pretty stylish outdoor areas with some DIY ideas from Heart Home Magazine

Hello everyone

Hope you are having a nice weekend. I was out shopping yesterday and got a few items with my vouchers that I got for Christmas, I bought this pretty candle which smells lovely

I also couldn't resist these lanterns they are so elegant and sweet at the same time :) I have them in my bedroom but I will move them around. Sorry my rug is at the bottom of the photograph. I haven't put a candle into them yet.

I also tidied up my workspace, made some more cards, sorry the photographs didn't come out, it's very dull here this morning.

I also tidied up a bit. I was going to take photographs on Saturday as the sun was shining but alas the camera batteries were dead! Im off to IKEA on Tuesday so this time I'll make sure my camera is working, I will not be buying anything big or expensive maybe a cushion or something small but I will get some inspiration I'm sure :) Oh I also got this jar free with Uncle Ben's Rice so I was wondering have you any nice ideas what I could use it for?>> At the minute I have it on my workspace and will put a nice blue ribbon around the top. Again sorry the photograph is so poor.

What have you been up to this weekend? Let me know? Share some photographs with us all :) Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Cupcakes

Cupcake Metal Sign with Hook from dotcomgiftshop

Cupcake Keyring from red herring at Debenhams

 

Say it with a Cupcake Book by Susannah Blake

Bake me I'm yours... Cupcake Book by Joan and Graham Belgrove

Pretty Cupcake Mug by de Cuisine

Cupcake candles from Laura Ashley

* All photographs above are from Ideal Home

We all like our homes to be welcoming at Christmas Time, after all first impressions are the most important so why not decorate your hallway/entrance with lots of Christmas cheer. The natural look is always the nicest, maybe some pine cones, Christmas wreaths and garlands, holly, ivy, misteloe, a small Christmas tree or plant, then add some red ribbon, bows, bells, glitter and decorations. Some christmas scented candles create a lovely smell but be careful lightling them while they are unattended, so maybe on the safer side opt for some christmas pot pourri, of cinnamon, orange slices and spices. You could try and make your own, here are some good recipes and ideas I came across at the Daisy Shop. From now until Christmas I am going to collect pine cones and be on the look out for holly and mistletoe for nearer to Christmas time. If you have any Christmas decorating ideas or crafts, I'd love if you would share them with us.