French Look DIY Mini Terrarium...

How to DIY Terrariums
  There is so many inspirational ideas
 for DIY mini terrariums in Net land.
You can use moss, interesting rocks, small stones,
bulbs - like grape hyacinths,
mini varieties of orchids, 
and air plants (tillandsias).
Decorate with crystals, 
miniature fairy scenes,
 or just a singular mini item as a focal point.
You just place your chosen selection of items 
into jars, big or small, cloches, fishbowls, lightbulbs or bottles!
I thought I would create one in a large mason jar,
but then I remembered tucked away in a cupboard
was this sweet wee terrarium that my son made many years ago.
It was perfect.
In a not perfect rustic kinda way.
How to DIY Terrariums
 In the bottom I placed a small amount of fine bark.
Arabella (assistant editor) had a little help from Clea today 
with her usual pre 'next step' inspections.
How to DIY Terrariums
With a flick of that chocolate coloured tail, 
Arabella declared 'you may proceed to plant!".
How to DIY Terrariums
A larger piece of moss-covered bark was placed inside,
and a baby fern was planted.
How to DIY Terrariums
 A tiny impatiens seedling joined themalong with the Eiffel Tower!
How to DIY Terrariums
 A quenching spray of water to finish.
How to DIY Terrariums
The mini metal Eiffel Tower 
is the perfect addition to the terrarium as a focal point.
How to DIY Terrariums
 It is official!
I'm in love with it!
Anything French, anything Eiffel tower, and my heart is completely lost!
You would never guess what it really is, though...
Shall I tell you?
This just has to be the cutest Eiffel tower pencil sharpener you've ever seen!
How to DIY Terrariums
 The completed terrarium looks fabulous on the French side table.
How to DIY Terrariums 
 DIY Mini Terrarium with a tiny touch of French = LOVE!

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Blanket Chest 'No Sew' Cushion Topper...

No sew cushion Cover Instructions
Don't you just love simplicity?
I do!
And right now I am in love with 'No Sew' projects.
The simple, quick way to update decor in a jiffy!!
All with the help of a box of tiny gold safety pins.
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
 Place your cushion filling wadding onto the previously washed
and pressed fabric, and wrap it up.
Just as if you are wrapping a gift.
It's so easy!
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
Fold the cut edges like a selvedge as shown. 
You can use a hot iron to press them in place to make it easier.
Then bind the seams using the little gold safety pins.
NO SEWING MACHINE REQUIRED!
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
 Place down the centre back seam, 
and on the neatly enveloped corners.
From start to finish this wee project took a total of 20 minutes!
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
 Just remove the safety pins to wash the fabric, or to change the fabric to a new design.
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
 Arabella approves!
She thinks the bird design is chirpy!
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
 This gorgeous fabric is vintage English.
It's a heavy cotton.
No sew cushion Cover Instructions
And so perfect for the red sitting room!
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I'm In The Garden...

What have you got planned for today?
French Country Ideas
The weather here is suddenly Spring-like.
There is certainly a little gardening inspiration going on at Mia Bella Gardens, and what a delicious, warm, fuzzy feeling that is!
Terracotta pot photographs
 And that makes me feel so happy!
I'm in the garden sign
There is an eagerness to don those garden gloves,
so guess where I will be today?    :)  
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