tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90038454439051610702024-03-05T07:24:52.818+00:00Lettie BelleEco aware lifestyle designs for little ones......and behind the scenes!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-80333876819823824262014-04-20T20:24:00.001+01:002014-04-20T20:24:43.441+01:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJBhafNbJkrhpe_4kX4aNnWAsbPq4ZL9a_88HrBInf_I9eZi1nijJXemTsK4Oa51tyFGWtL-qylhndPJUbDx2RNev23nwcNpfDGNA_bw1Kim776RbHuPoBRgE8ibvd82QWMdlBVq8ctOd/s640/blogger-image--1966461710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJBhafNbJkrhpe_4kX4aNnWAsbPq4ZL9a_88HrBInf_I9eZi1nijJXemTsK4Oa51tyFGWtL-qylhndPJUbDx2RNev23nwcNpfDGNA_bw1Kim776RbHuPoBRgE8ibvd82QWMdlBVq8ctOd/s640/blogger-image--1966461710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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These Easter holidays have been very relaxing and restorative. A week in Dorset , eating, drinking, fossil hunting and just spending time together as a family did all of us the world of good.<div>Happy Easter bank holiday weekend!</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-CItciwnZT41RSoZPCXbdlwKnRf8TTknewlSWgKvl5W0QDn9Mg2xMfetpqCV9WtQnUXnuLINDgPSlwxJ9kTKOCfMD0WrcBlc3lWGThaVwepEowgTZtp5SpI01zku88nlItE03Km59maQ/s640/blogger-image-1303048243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-CItciwnZT41RSoZPCXbdlwKnRf8TTknewlSWgKvl5W0QDn9Mg2xMfetpqCV9WtQnUXnuLINDgPSlwxJ9kTKOCfMD0WrcBlc3lWGThaVwepEowgTZtp5SpI01zku88nlItE03Km59maQ/s640/blogger-image-1303048243.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div><br></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-68712808502498679972014-02-27T10:45:00.000+00:002014-03-08T09:09:05.243+00:00Happy Half TermA delayed post, due to mass lurgy in our house over last two weeks!<div><br></div><div> Half term was full of fun, friends, dancing, cinema and frogspawn, of course.<br>
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<a href="http://scoutandcokids.com/collections/twig-creative">Pixie Wooden Toy Camera</a>, Twig Creative, at<a href="http://scoutandcokids.com/collections/twig-creative"> Scout Kids and Co</a>, £20<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-69836919042178200642014-02-18T00:06:00.000+00:002014-02-18T00:06:29.130+00:00Springtime HallwayI regularly rearrange decorative pieces in our home, occasionally adding new details. Having moved in last summer, the novelty of having a hallway still hasn't worn off!<br />
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Currently, the hallway cabinet has a spring like feel, with pastel colours and some of my very favourite things. I must have been inspired by a photo canvas of Scarlett from last summer, taken in La Rochelle which is full of ice-cream shades.<br />
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With all the rainy, cold weather in the UK, it's nice to feel a little sunshine stepping inside!<br />
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Here is the hallway nook on a viewing before buying the house......<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-70316965996288661952014-02-13T12:28:00.000+00:002014-02-13T12:28:34.234+00:00Perfect Peg PeopleThese beautiful, hand painted, decorative little peg people are just divine! They are created by the incredibly talented artist, Carrie Hill of Porter Colline. The King and Queen Of Hearts pair are limited addition and perfect for Valentine's day. A set of five comes in brightly coloured, or monochrome option. A tough decision!<br />
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Available at beautiful online shop, <a href="http://www.molly-meg.co.uk/shop-2/play/">Molly-Meg</a>, the <a href="http://www.molly-meg.co.uk/shop-2/play/king-and-queen-of-hearts-by-porter-colline/">King and Queen of Heart</a>s are £15, and <a href="http://www.molly-meg.co.uk/shop-2/play/set-of-monochrome-5-peg-people-by-porter-colline/">Sets of 5 Peg People</a> are £25.<br />
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I also had a few sale bargains and boxed up pieces to swap in. I do seem to gravitate towards grey and pink in this room! It might be my textile background, which means I have a weakness for mixing and layering prints. </div>
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I'm very pleased with our new crochet foot stool, though it's huge! That'll teach me not to pay attention to dimensions. </div>
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A few new pieces, or just moving things around can easily freshen up a room. I love Achica.com for bargain buys, especially for rugs, cushions and lighting. </div>
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Fine Little Day Gran Cushion in Grey £30</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-61402493999952540342014-01-01T12:01:00.001+00:002014-01-01T12:05:19.622+00:00Expectations and Anticipation.....Happy New Year!Although I don't set New Years resolutions, I do like any excuse to tell myself I will be super organised, start a new fitness regime, and generally conquer the world. <div><br></div><div>My fitness is taken care of by the school run, which is a couple of miles a day in total for me at least. I was shocked to discover that our calendar is a two year one, and I'd copied the entire events schedule from school into it-result! So I am a bit organised it turns out.</div><div><br></div><div>This year I'm really excited to launch new Lettie Belle products and designs! I've applied for a couple of selling shows, and can't wait to see LB grow. For me, 2013 was about family, and being fixated on moving house, and getting Scarlett into school simultaneously. I didn't have much time to work, and that was fine, but as a family we start this year very happily settled and ready to go!</div><div><br></div><div>I can't wait to see what this year brings, and wish you all a very happy and healthy 2014!</div><div><br></div><div>Laura X</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iurhGiFnEIM0zWohmHDvULdEbAVD70zSpBqR4RIbinKtD0CLybZ9H00lb9DrggAit-6ma3rkbHWdGKygFQ8WAzG2btp7mMS1gQTC1x7ZyYd8SnAVpaHjtGQiYXcFcqwSHzZW4eqRVgdO/s640/blogger-image--754165836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-iurhGiFnEIM0zWohmHDvULdEbAVD70zSpBqR4RIbinKtD0CLybZ9H00lb9DrggAit-6ma3rkbHWdGKygFQ8WAzG2btp7mMS1gQTC1x7ZyYd8SnAVpaHjtGQiYXcFcqwSHzZW4eqRVgdO/s640/blogger-image--754165836.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-86138132132151249962013-12-30T16:24:00.001+00:002013-12-30T16:40:44.121+00:00SistersIsla, or Isla Boo as we call her in the family is now 18 months old. When she was born, Scarlett had a hard time accepting her, the noise seemed to horrify her! Once Scarlett started Nursery a year ago, their relationship became a bit easier. <div><br></div><div>They are both extremely head strong, which inevitably leads to big rows, usually started by Isla. As can only say a few words, she expresses herself with the odd slap if frustrated. She has a much thicker skin than Scarlett, and gets cross, and moves onto the next quickly. Scarlett on the other hand is very sensitive and cries quite easily. <div><br></div><div>Many of Scarlett's school friends think Isla is cute and funny, which seems to have shown Isla to her in a different light. They often wrestle on the floor, while laughing their heads off, so I leave them to it (as long as it remains a game!).</div><div><br></div><div>In the last couple of weeks, we've noticed their relationship has changed, and a proper friendship is blossoming. </div><div><br></div><div>Being at home for the Christmas break means Isla and Scarlett are spending a lot of time together! Rather than annoy each other, they are playing together properly and (gasp) Scarlett is sharing toys willingly and even helping Isla. She's also telling Isla she's proud of her, which is very sweet.</div><div>For some siblings these might be givens, but this is a big step forward here.</div><div><br></div><div>These two little people with huge personalities, amaze me every day.....one way or another! </div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVHh6L3h2_QkSv8vYNddYFasjHFDlZn4yNRhKipquQnHCAruqwy3PaGyrBD0bGY7qw4GrGUrbRdxBOblojnnCHyLqYDIwp7Yx-RuXvG46w0TsntyMuGVHlIFoGi910-G9itunksIiQ2iQ/s640/blogger-image-69706497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVVHh6L3h2_QkSv8vYNddYFasjHFDlZn4yNRhKipquQnHCAruqwy3PaGyrBD0bGY7qw4GrGUrbRdxBOblojnnCHyLqYDIwp7Yx-RuXvG46w0TsntyMuGVHlIFoGi910-G9itunksIiQ2iQ/s640/blogger-image-69706497.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqX6ZqKEWA7pWOQu57Ql6ZUudDWMTuSlDlz1J8mCqCOyFy5YO4-gq8TjTNKts2MVug7JqHTCh7TvdLsD6sf1QN4DfW4P0hMqeKoi3kkg8JUnLGa4o0vj92mFTdRxj6SRPWuih22xD-7xu/s640/blogger-image--1224959570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We've started some new traditions. These include, leaving sparkly stars and Father Christmas' snacks in the fireplace, and a treasure hunt of small gifts. This is our version of a 'Christmas Eve box'. The girls loved it, and the running about got rid of some Christmas hysteria!<div><br></div><div>Having children, or having some in the family renews the Christmas excitement I find. It is also a time to remember loved ones who are no longer with us. We all have someone we miss terribly. I miss my father who died nearly 9 years ago. I was very close to him, and Christmas was always a fun time in our household. As I got older, I saw choosing his present as a challenge. It had to be funny, witty or a bit silly.</div><div><br></div><div>My finest hour had to be the Christmas before he got ill, when I bought him the singing 'Karma Chameleon' phone from a BT advert. It was totally ridiculous, and also hilarious!</div><div><br></div><div>It's magical to see his humour in my daughters' personalities, especially at this time of year. </div><div><br></div><div>Wishing you a fabulous Christmas, and very best wishes for the New Year,</div><div><br></div><div>Laura X</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-27873091578794689192013-12-18T15:57:00.001+00:002013-12-18T16:00:13.284+00:00Chaos Rules!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>The end of term chaos is in full swing here, and Friday can't come soon enough! Scarlett is exhausted, but hanging in there, and refuses to miss school despite having a nasty cough. 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It's time to look forward to our first Christmas in our new house, and if I do feel stressed by the silly little things in life.....I just look at this crazy kid, and laugh! </div><div><br></div><div>Here's Isla in the queue at Ikea today.....entertaining the masses as usual. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsY63m-xnwWeaNA4WzBy6rFy58OrsKVJfmidAC_XhT4lH_c8Cl9DYN_Rrqm6gCUOZKKuZqr3q9KejkwJvLxVH4401iJ3S3kQVdhuaYsND2fTheTfUWzHlpQJh3T6cPxpc0UI5Te6LIk0jA/s640/blogger-image--1716152146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsY63m-xnwWeaNA4WzBy6rFy58OrsKVJfmidAC_XhT4lH_c8Cl9DYN_Rrqm6gCUOZKKuZqr3q9KejkwJvLxVH4401iJ3S3kQVdhuaYsND2fTheTfUWzHlpQJh3T6cPxpc0UI5Te6LIk0jA/s640/blogger-image--1716152146.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQbUh5dK7-h_CvMx-OY8jvOyrLFaA58kxUCfDU6ZLxLdUij4WxpU91TUiBFAOfqsDZXT0lXi9ONlySRTn_wA6azszGgh8P2SVZvtzTtNXp3IQMt5ompNl4FcpLfNhZ3LWEjVCPsdRtOgq/s640/blogger-image--1273755091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAQbUh5dK7-h_CvMx-OY8jvOyrLFaA58kxUCfDU6ZLxLdUij4WxpU91TUiBFAOfqsDZXT0lXi9ONlySRTn_wA6azszGgh8P2SVZvtzTtNXp3IQMt5ompNl4FcpLfNhZ3LWEjVCPsdRtOgq/s640/blogger-image--1273755091.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5P5AwaxXno-qt7GJaR7N8EOfwPDTrDlE7srbTE7e08qrMz9tRh8xScsp-IOnejupejzHU8_gLkp5JTyNvi4mtt-sZtRGLPqflOV9RQtvt4Fd_LkXyKbUun0JSyRyWb_GRmseEmPrtxrB/s640/blogger-image--498956324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5P5AwaxXno-qt7GJaR7N8EOfwPDTrDlE7srbTE7e08qrMz9tRh8xScsp-IOnejupejzHU8_gLkp5JTyNvi4mtt-sZtRGLPqflOV9RQtvt4Fd_LkXyKbUun0JSyRyWb_GRmseEmPrtxrB/s640/blogger-image--498956324.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-10416010837387704552013-12-10T11:30:00.001+00:002013-12-13T17:14:02.578+00:00Hurry Up And WaitThis year has been relentless, full of changes, and a couple of unexpected twists and turns. 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I was worried that two house moves in quick succession (first was to my mum's between house sale, and purchase) would be very unsettling for Scarlett (4). Especially as we moved in two days before her first day in Reception. She has adapted brilliantly and loves our new house, neighbourhood and school. This was helped greatly by being at the school's nursery (we got the bus everyday when living 6 miles away) and my Mum living up the road.</div>
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Needless to say anything precious is safely near the top of the tree!</div><div><br></div><div>Here are a few areas in the house that we've made festive. I went a bit 1980s nostalgic in the playroom and put up tinsel along the curtain rail, had to be done when Nick was out (he's a member of the anti-tinsel brigade). I tend to add decorations that we've made right up to the 25th, any excuse to create!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ15fvQngmNVHdzUlvW8JZc714Pbgs1pUFwEHsSgCfAUMhQdm5-XlBtvu_fMCJng-rSo3sJdj69H7NoW5VzpWt_8RabI9WAFeQEt359_hRHnJ5Kh93CZ-Ar_BRecWTylaTRl7He4RwdxP1/s640/blogger-image--2135667551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ15fvQngmNVHdzUlvW8JZc714Pbgs1pUFwEHsSgCfAUMhQdm5-XlBtvu_fMCJng-rSo3sJdj69H7NoW5VzpWt_8RabI9WAFeQEt359_hRHnJ5Kh93CZ-Ar_BRecWTylaTRl7He4RwdxP1/s640/blogger-image--2135667551.jpg"></a></div></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKWZQfOTlhiU2pj_XiWvESpx8Bylh2aBpXS-0B7QJfQOEj_u4PzJBnMhnf1UlAQAr7TCKpr7U0naTJkPrO9EHOdZPA0qMMrGDxWK1k_BEBjISlrz0Fsipqyx9LRJnfZmJda9eMIZ5rpZu/s640/blogger-image-988285536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaKWZQfOTlhiU2pj_XiWvESpx8Bylh2aBpXS-0B7QJfQOEj_u4PzJBnMhnf1UlAQAr7TCKpr7U0naTJkPrO9EHOdZPA0qMMrGDxWK1k_BEBjISlrz0Fsipqyx9LRJnfZmJda9eMIZ5rpZu/s640/blogger-image-988285536.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-64262203037388010992013-12-03T09:34:00.000+00:002013-12-03T09:34:58.591+00:00Festive Vintage Button DecorationsAfter a short blog break, (thanks to mix of heavy work load and poorly/teething little ones) we are back and excited about the festive season! In between creating bespoke orders, I've been making Christmas decorations. I love the run up to Christmas, and have always been er, particular about how I decorate the house and tree! My sister will tell you that when I was in charge of decorating the tree as a child, I directed the placement of each bauble and drove her crazy. I have mellowed greatly, though may still 'rearrange' the tree when the girls are in bed! I would call the outcome 'eclectic mishmash' in style, and completely different each year. I think that putting out home made decorations year after year, combined with shop bought ones makes for a personal and unique feel. Since having Scarlett and Isla, I feel justified in putting the tree up at the beginning of December, rather than the week before Christmas as we used to, you know, for the kids (ahem). Making decorations is a great craft activity for them, and they love rediscovering their masterpieces year after year.<br />
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So far we've just put up garlands and adorned some corners of the house, while we wait for the tree to be delivered......then it's time to get serious!<br />
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Here is our hallway, with our beloved advent calendar and a few other bits. Hanging from the staircase are five ornaments I just made using felt and some of my vintage button stash. They are so easy!<br />
1- Cut out two circles of felt, any size. I drew around a bowl. You could also do a different shape.<br />
2- Stitch on buttons or beads to cover front of one felt circle. It doesn't matter what the back looks like as will be hidden. I grouped the buttons roughly by colour, but a mix would look great too.<br />
3-Cut out a circle of card, about a centimetre smaller than felt circle.<br />
4-Place card circle in between felt circles, and stitch around the edges. This could be a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXkSE2TTF4s">blanket stitch</a>, or running stitch, in same coloured or contrasting thread.<br />
5-Use ribbon, string or wool to hang<br />
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Let me know if you make any, I'll be sharing more home made decorations very soon!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-41145129916814238392013-11-27T11:38:00.003+00:002013-11-27T19:21:16.940+00:00New Wall AdornmentsOur new wall adornments feature one of our best selling motifs: Owls! Each is hand stitched onto organic cotton, with leather and eco-fi felt details. These look great hung as a set, or individually and are made to order. They are framed by an embroidery hoop, and hang very easily as they are very light. We think they are perfect for a Woodland themed nursery, or a child's bedroom. A unique, hand stitched gift to be enjoyed, and treasured forever. Any of our many designs can be made into a wall adornment like these, just get in touch to discuss your idea, lettiebelle@gmail.com<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-77466496370601579072013-11-21T11:12:00.002+00:002013-11-21T11:13:19.559+00:00Transformation Thursday - Living Room ProgressWhen we viewed this house, I initially thought this room would be a great playroom. However, on a follow up viewing, it was clear that having the playroom at the back of the house was a much better plan! Our last living room was on the first floor of our town house, it was very long but didn't feel wide enough and wasn't very cosy.<br />
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This room is an unusual shape, which works nicely and creates a welcoming space. Our sofas are not ideal (husband's purchase for his first flat many years ago), and I cannot stand them, but for now they will have to stay. In time we will be investing in some lovely grey fabric sofas from Habitat. Until then, I add cushions to the leather ones hoping to hide them a bit!We purchased new furniture, rug, and curtains for this room as we wanted a completely new feel to our old house. I love grey and pink together, though it has to be the right shades of both to work! I love the parquet floor, which I think I may have mentioned once or twice before....<br />
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Initially, this room had a large gas fireplace and surround, which we ripped out straight away. We stripped all the 1980's style wallpaper. A coat of white paint, as in other rooms, did wonders and made it easy to add decorative elements. The ceiling still needs painting, among other jobs. This room is lovely to sit in every evening, and having the playroom means it stays neat most of the time! There are some old folding doors which can make it one room, rather than leading straight to dining room (see below). We never shut these, as the flow of the rooms is really nice with them open.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-90176529074309198742013-11-17T14:51:00.003+00:002013-11-18T01:34:30.720+00:00Bespoke CushionThis is one of the most recent commissions I created. It's for a baby's first Christmas, and is based on an antique stuffed panther head in the family home, which the baby loves. It was a lot of fun to work on, and has inspired a 'scary' new collection! It will launch in January, so watch this space.<br>
Here is a look at the process of creating a bespoke cushion. If you would like me to make something special, please do get in touch, lettiebelle@gmail.com and have a look at the <a href="http://www.lettiebelle.com/">Lettie Belle website!</a><br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-75200922758181072542013-11-16T09:50:00.005+00:002013-11-17T14:54:42.511+00:00Bunnies Cushions at Raindrops On RosesOur Bunnies cushions have always been one of our most popular designs! I create a lot of these with names or in bespoke colours. This particular batch has just been delivered to <a href="http://www.raindropsonroses.org.uk/">Raindrops On Roses</a>, a fabulous boutique in St Albans. All profits go to <a href="http://www.hertsagainstcancer.org/">Herts against Cancer</a> charity, to aid early detection and raise awareness. They promote local and independent designers, and have a fabulous selection of gifts. A real 'must visit' for Christmas shopping!<br />
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I love the fact that this book was first published in 1972, (and obviously the internet didn't exist then, so less distractions) however, the core way our children play and the importance of story time is a concept which has lasted. I'm looking forward to discovering what the book can teach me. Now that Scarlett has started reception, I am interacting with a lot more parents. It's hard sometimes to stick to your parenting methods, now that they are starting to go to other people's houses for tea. We all have such different views on food, after school activities, TV and the abilities of our children. I'm fairly relaxed about certain things, but find it nerve racking if a stricter parent comes with their child, as though I may be judged. Funnily enough, the parents I've recently become friends with, or who I've been friends with for years have similar views to me.<br />
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I thought I might post extracts every now and then. Aesthetically I love this book as the illustrations are by Shirley Hughes, who wrote the 'Alfie' books. My Mum read these to me when I was little, and we read them with Scarlett now. The illustrations just transport me back to the 1980s, I always thought my Mum looked like Alfie's Mum, I think it was the perm!<br />
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The first chapter is Dressing Up and Let's Pretend.<br />
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"<b>The need to absorb experience through the senses</b><br />
Children can only learn through 'doing' and they need opportunities to learn through their eyes, noses, ears mouths, skin and muscles. All these memories are made stronger by the emotions that accompany them at the time of learning, such as pleasure, pain, fear, wonder or amusement."<br />
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"<b>The need to discover what it feels like to be someone else</b><br />
At this stage of play children still enjoy colour and texture, but their chief concern is to feel what it is not to be themselves but to be someone else. It seems as though children feel intuitively that if they dress up like a mother, and do the things she does, then they will feel what it is like to <i>be </i>a mother."<br />
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. I think as humans we never lose the need to discover what it feels like to be someone else, but maybe express it subconsciously as adults. Do we put on 'dressing up attire' when we apply make up, or show different sides of our personality at work to home or with friends to strangers. All coping mechanisms for life I guess!<br />
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I'm looking forward to reading more. Next time, the chapter 'ElectronicToys', Sub headings include 'Tape recorders', 'Records and record players' and 'Cassettes'. The technology is very different to now, but again, the concerns and views are reflected today. Tune in for the next installment.......<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-77737479404992044702013-11-14T12:19:00.003+00:002013-11-17T14:53:47.071+00:00Transformation Thursday-Dining Room ProgressHere's a look at the middle of our three, downstairs reception rooms. When we bought the house, all these rooms were wallpapered 1980s style. They were very dark, and were even more so when we first viewed the property. The previous owner had very dark furniture, which didn't help! There were 3 large, clad, gas fireplaces. We ripped these out immediately. The middle room also had a funny alcove which is now conveniently covered by a huge mirror. There were also some (dodgy DIY) lights, in between which we put the bookshelf. Having removed them, we've left this arrangement as it seems to work for the space.<br />
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Upon taking the old carpet up, we found more parquet. This created a nice flow between the living and dining room. We've kept the folding doors for the moment, but always have them open. These rooms are beginning to come together now, though are still works in progress. The inside patio doors are not exactly aesthetically pleasing, but keep the cold out from extension, and will stay until renovation time. The vertical pipes aren't my favourite feature, but again will be removed in time.<br />
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The long term plan on this side of the house involves knocking the playroom down, and rebuilding with an extra room at the back, and on first floor. The Ikea shelving in the dining room brings together all our books, and some treasures. I thing the brightly coloured drawers are effective, and there are several to choose from. I love to seek out pieces by favourite fellow designer/makers, it's great knowing seriously talented people! Lots of finishing touches needed, but hopefully you'll agree, not bad for 8 weeks after moving.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/40047675/">Bookshelf </a>, £75 and <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60198215/">drawers</a>, £18, Ikea<br />
Cat rug, Achica<br />
<a href="http://www.spinelessclassics.com/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-full-text-poster-31.htm">Alice In Wonderland Print</a>, £39.99, Spineless Classics<br />
Fox Cushion,<a href="http://www.lettiebelle.com/home/360871_.html"> Lettie Belle</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/119760314/fox-print-jumping-fox-print-fox-art?ref=shop_home_active">Jumping Fox relief print,</a> Hello Hello DODO<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-63837991136955455482013-11-07T19:21:00.000+00:002013-11-07T19:32:00.378+00:00Transformation Thursday; Under the (ugly) carpet.......Having stripped the walls of the hallway, and repainted, next up was taking up the 1980's-esque dark red carpet. Upon first viewing the house, and knowing that one room had parquet floor, I asked the estate agent what was under the carpets downstairs. In his non-existent wisdom, he stamped on the floor and told me it was concrete. Fast forward a few weeks, and on our first day in the house we took up a corner of sitting room and hallway carpets....discovering original 1950's parquet flooring throughout! Although my husband isn't a huge fan of it, I was thrilled. It needs some restoration work, but is in good condition. Must be all those years under hideous carpets! We found lino glued to the parquet, which had to be chipped away, but luckily hadn't damaged it too much. Not the only 'crime against original features' in this house, by a long chalk! Next step in the hallway is putting up some prints and possibly a runner. The girls are big fans of the flooring, as it aids their speedy running action.<br />
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Personalised Owl print, £25, <a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/166955297/personalised-birthday-christening-naming?ref=related-0">Beetroot Press</a><br />
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Squirrel Print, £18.34, <a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/124288811/animal-print-squirrel-illustration?ref=shop_home_active">Beetroot Press</a><br />
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'Chase your dreams with the wind in your hair' Print, £28.32 <a href="http://http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/162865140/a3-contemporary-grey-horses-print?ref=shop_home_feat">Beetroot Press</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-29517546547117863992013-10-31T12:14:00.000+00:002013-11-10T14:14:30.259+00:00Transformation Thursday...Admiring the original features (ahem).This is less about transformation, and more a look at some of the original features. These were not so expertly put in about 30 years ago in our house!Here's a peek at the hallway, it was pretty special when we first viewed the house. The lovely previous owner had a phone table in an alcove, which Nick likened to 'Faulty Towers'. This might not have been such a crazy analogy, judging by the crazy placement, and installment of light fixtures and plug sockets everywhere. Progress is being made, we ripped out fake wood paneling straight away, as well as a fake arch and folding doors. We are now prepping to paint, and eventually the red carpet will come up as we have parquet throughout, hurrah!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08480123249811350604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9003845443905161070.post-32440642030239053512013-10-30T09:16:00.001+00:002013-10-30T09:16:56.570+00:00Foxy Little CornerWe've moved from a new build town house, to a 1950's two storey house. Previously, our living room was on the first floor, with kitchen on the ground floor. This was fine before children, however became totally impractical! It's great now for the children to be able to play downstairs, while I cook and can keep an eye on them(vaguely). There are several little corners downstairs, which I can't help but fill. Here's one that Scarlett named 'Fox Corner', a little reading nook.<br />
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'Jumping Fox' relief print, by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/119760314/fox-print-jumping-fox-print-fox-art?ref=shop_home_active">HelloDODO</a>, £5<br />
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Hand stitched Fox cushion, from £28, <a href="http://www.lettiebelle.com/untitled-gallery-46048/310395_fox-cushion.html">Lettie belle</a><br />
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