NO SEW Slip Covers...

I kid you not...
NO SEW Slip Covers!
This would have been the simplest project I have ever undertaken.
From start to finish, it took half an hour.
It would likely have been finished quicker...
But the first pair of squabs covered
I managed to place the fabric the wrong way round, so I had to redo it.
Remember the 'ZIP TO THE BACK RULE', people!
So here is the end result...
DIY Slip Covers
What do you think?
Want to know how?
SIMPLY use small safety pins!
DIY Slip Covers
That's the secret NO SEW bit.
(I saw this idea on Pinterest.)
You can use a piece of fabric that is cut to size,
SIMPLY (don't you LOVE that word?) place your squab onto it
on the fabric and wrap it neatly.
DIY Slip Covers
Just as if you are wrapping a parcel.
And then all you do is...
DIY Slip Covers
SIMPLY place the safety pins in strategic positions to hold it all in place!
I used an old duvet cover to cover both the squabs, as I really liked the piping effect,
and I was being frugal, repurposing what I had.
Minutes after the newly covered squabs were placed on the
covered patio couch, the comfort testing team promptly arrived!
"Yes...superb", said Shanti-Rose!
DIY Slip Covers
(Remember that you are inspecting my Mamma's NO SEW Couch Covers, and not my obvious addiction to cat treats!) 
DIY Slip Covers
"So comfy, and now I am feeling sleepy"...said Tucker!
"Looks good...comfort approved...we've decided to stay!".
DIY Slip Covers
Emmm, Tucker and Shanti-rose
 may have couch to people sharing issues, I think!
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A little 'French Country'...

French Country Tablescape
 Sharing a sweet French Country tablescape...
French Country Tablescape
 Garden gathered roses in a rustic chippy vase...
French Country Tablescape
 placed on a metal worked and glass plate stand...
French Country Tablescape
 With bird finial...
French Country Tablescape
 Cute, don't you think?
French Country Tablescape
 Can you smell the deliciousness of the roses?
French Country Tablescape
 My grandmother's antique pearls 
French Country Tablescape
 look stunning in this tablescape...
French Country Tablescape
  I love the way they catch the light...
French Country Tablescape
 And add a little class and elegance...
French Country Tablescape
 Placed upon the favourite butterfly table runner...
French Country Tablescape
It brings me joy every time I walk past the table!
You can learn how to sew an easy-to-make table runner by visiting HERE.
DIY Table Runner Instructions
I make them all the time, because I adore changing up my tablescapes with new fabrics, and special ones to fit the seasonal decorations.
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A Teacup of Pretty!

Today I picked the smallest of posies...
And it looked simply fabulous in my antique china teacup.
Fun ways to use old teacups
 So pretty in fact the camera just clicked...
Fun ways to use old teacups
 and clicked...
Fun ways to use old teacups
 and clicked...
Fun ways to use old teacups
 so that I could share these pretty images with you.
Fun ways to use old teacups
 Sweet alyssum and zinnias in shades of white...
Fun ways to use old teacups
 Pansies...
Fun ways to use old teacups
And mini purple balloon flowers...
In a sweet china teacup displayed on purple ruffled fabric.
Now that's a vignette sure to make you all smile!
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