Simple DIY Vintage Book Stack...

 Let's create a simple décor piece using books...

A book stack looks fabulous, especially if made with vintage books!

 I adore old books...

Just look at the gorgeous cover design and detail on this 'Anne of Ingleside' classic!

I have the shabbiest old, battered and torn books in my collection.

They are oozing history, and even in the most derelict state, I find them utterly beautiful.

 So, to create a book stack.

All you need is a collection of old books.

The ones I chose are following the aqua and neutrals theme.

 Use a ribbon or jute string to tie around the books.

The ribbon I used was a white gauze.

 You can leave the vintage book stack like that, or you can add an embellishment.

I had this sterling silver dragonfly, so I decided to add that to the stack.

 Using a thread and needle, it was hand-stitched to the ribbon.

 So pretty, and so cheap to create, as vintage books can be picked up for very little at garage sales and op shops.

A simple vintage book stack...

lovely to keep or to gift!

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Lets create a stag's head silhouette cushion...

It seems I am so last year!

Or was that the year before?

Never mind -

 I'm still loving all that is deer or stag.

And finally, I have created a stag head silhouette cushion for the TV room!

In or out of décor styling trends, it matters little.

This stag's head cushion fits perfectly with the Mia Bella Passions décor!

The cushion has a chevron-textured weave in a chocolate brown fabric.

And the felt is white.

I'm LOVING it!

So lets create a stag's head silhouette cushion...

You will need:

*A cushion in in the colour of your choice.

*Felt in a contrasting colour.

*Printed silhouette template.

I used this one:

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*A sewing machine,  with contrasting cotton.

(Or if you prefer, you can use the hand stitch appliqué method.)

Cut out your paper silhouette template.

Pin to the felt...

and cut this out.

Take the inner out of the cushion case. 
 Pin the felt silhouette in position on the case.

 Stitch around the edges of the felt silhouette.

From start to finish, about half an hour to complete this project.

(That's if you machine stitch.)

Right now...I don't care what's in or out in home décor style.

The vote is my stag cushion is 'IN'!

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The Miracle Of Dew drops On Roses....

On a recent cool autumn morning, the dew was exceptionally heavy, 

and the water droplets were floating in the air.  

Almost fog, but not quite.

Pure magic is the only way to describe the visual miracle of dewdrops.  

I captured a few on camera, and want to share their beauty with you...

 Preciously delicate dewdrops on cobwebs...

 Dewdrops on roses...

 Embracing each petal...

Leaf...

And bud!

A rainbow of precious dewdrops,

one of life's tiny miracles don't you think?