Easy pom pom trim scarf. DIY

The arctic blast has hit the east & southern coast of Australia! So it is time to break out the scarves. This is a quick & easy scarf to make. You could make this out of a remnant that you have in your fabric stash. Or even a vintage scarf from an op shop. Because pom pom trims make everything cool again! This scarf is best made with a fabric that has a bit of drape/fluidity to it. It's light weight & great if you feel a bit claustrophobic with a big bulky scarf. I know I do!

All you need is......

You don't even need to overlock or edge the fabric if you don't want to. But if you do, that's fine by me. You simply just sew the pom pom trim to the edge of your square.

See, I told you, EASY!!

That's all there is to it.

Then just fold your scarf in half to make a triangle. On the long edge, tie a knot. 

Throw it over your head & you have a new super cool scarf!

From Jos with love. xx

DIY clay bells. Easy project

School holidays are happening! So I thought that I might share a craft that kids of all ages (& parents too!) can do. It's pretty cheap, very easy & you will be happy to show it off in your home. It is also the very first time that I have done a video tutorial. One that does not feature my head! Thanks to Miss Gracie dog who bumped the camera!! So you will just have to imagine that my head is there. You will even see Miss Gracie make an appearance! And please tell me, does anyone else say completely random things while recording themselves??? Apparently I do! OK, so now onto the project!!

D.I.Y. Hanging clay bells. 

What you will need:

Taking things slow and simple. Building a veggie garden

After my last post, I thought I should let you know, I am OK. I am dealing with everything that has been thrown at as in the only way I know how. To just keep going. I am a person who likes control, OK maybe I am a control freak. So when there are things going on in my life that I can't control, it sends me into survival mode. Literally. When finances and stability are all of a sudden put into the hands of a complete stranger, I like to make plans on how I can get back some of that control. I decided a few weeks back that I needed to get back to basics. I needed to build a veggie patch again.

Teenage bedroom makeover & dressing table reveal.

This post is long overdue!!  Georgia's 14th birthday was over a month ago & I have only now gotten around to taking photos!! So, here goes.....

It's bright. It's cheerful. It's very Georgia because it also has a little boho thrown it.

A lot of things were handmade by me just for her. The fabric quote hanging above her bed that reads "Be honest. Be silly. Be kind" . She chose the quote & I love it! The macrame pot plant hanger was a surprise for her. The vintage crochet tablecloth that I used for a dreamcatcher was hand dyed using Tumeric for a lovely soft yellow colour. The clay arrow. All made by me just for her. 

Even little clay wall hangings that I made using her favourite purple colours. 

All of the other accessories were chosen by her to add a little fun & colour. 

But by far her favourite thing is the vintage dressing table that she found on gumtree. She picked this gorgeous Aqua colour & I think it suits it perfectly! She sits at it every day to do her hair and makeup. 

Even Miss Gracie gives it her seal of approval! 

There is plenty of room on the walls for her to fill with photos, quotes and little wall hangings. I can see that this room will grow with her. We are still on the lookout for a nice comfy reading chair and a gorgeous rug. But for now, the room is finished! 

Next is the eldest teens room which will have the complete opposite colour scheme!! 

From Jos with love. xx

Today I.......... {DIY hand painted fabric}

Today I painted some fabric. It's for a very special project for my eldest daughters 16th birthday.

Her bedroom is due for a makeover. Black and white with a sprinkle of silver is her choice of colours. I have already purchased her main sweet sixteen special presents. At the moment, money is tight as this is birthday month in our house.