Like Beautiful Roses...

Sharing today a new rose quote.

Enjoy and feel free to share.

TLee

#newzealandphotographer #rosequote #lifequote

Old Bottle Decor Piece

Take an old key.

And an old bottle.

Grab a little rustic twine.

Put it all together and you have a table display piece to add to your vignettes.

There is nothing difficult about this DIY.

Old bottles are thrift shop finds.

You could also use a new bottle in an interesting colour or shape or empty liqueur bottle as they are often stylish designs.

All you do is:

Wrap twine around the neck of the bottle of your choice to make a collar.

I have left my bottle drastically dirty as I think it makes it much more interesting.   

But you can use a sparkly clean bottle if you wish.

Then attach an old key to the string at the neck and knot to secure.

Place in your decor vignette.

#bottlecraft 

Shadows Upon Me Quote

'Shadows Upon Me' photographic Quote...

(and a play with night time photography).

This image is also available as a print (and on other products) without the quote wording at Fine Art America HERE.

#newzealandphotographer #nzbloggers

The Pale Pastels To Colour Brights Makeover

Artfully transform a plain wall with stunning artwork.

And yes we did just that with a stunning photographic image!

It was time to change it up!

From 'pale pastels to colour brights please'.

And that is exactly what was achieved with this makeover.
(scroll to the bottom for before and after pictures).

The centrepiece and focal statement in this bedroom,

 is the stunning Siamese Fighting Fish canvas print from Photowall.



Photowall is a ethical Swedish company.
I love the fact they don't do Warehouse storage, produce superb quality products, and they give back to the environment by planting trees.

If you haven't already, do stop by for a look.

It's where you will find wall art by passionate people.

Stunning wallpapers, prints, canvases, and posters.

You can use your own image, 

or choose one from Photowall's extensive and inspiring art or photographic selection.

Visit Photowall HERE

So back to the bedroom makeover:
What was so fabulous about this Siamese Fighting Fish canvas is; 
we could choose the size of the print.
Photowall actually makes to your exact measurements!
This canvas is 100cm by 100cm in size.


It arrived as a DIY kitset.


But don't worry - it's reasonably easy to assemble.


And if you find paper instructions tricky to follow there is a Youtube tutorial with visual step by steps to assist.

The bedding selected coordinates with the colourful hues in the canvas artwork.

Mustard yellow, orange, and peachy pink with just a little hint of blues.

And what an amazing transformation.

Before - From pastel...


After - to colour bright.

And if you are crying out ' that it's too bright for my decor'!
Worry no more, for Photowall has the most beautiful pastel images for you too.

Want this style?

Get The Look:

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Canvas Wall Art by Photowall Sweden

European Pillows - 'Pinky Field Of Dreams' - Kip & Co
Gingham Linen Pillowcases in 'Malt/Natural' - Citta

Duvet - 'Spice' - Home Republic Stonewashed Cotton Collection
Chunky Handknitted stripe throw - Adairs 
'Aztec' Cotton tassel throw and matching cushion - Adairs

Orange and yellow throw cushions - Kip & Co
Candle - 'Brown Sugar & Fig' Soy Wax Candle by AMBERJACK NZ
Glass Propagation Stations - Folium Friend

Lamps - Harvey Norman

*A Mia Bella Passions & Photowall Collaboration.
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Find examples of their beautiful wallpaper on my Pinterest.



#wallart #canvasprints #homedecor #photowall #affilatepost

Trail Mix Chocolates

A slightly healthy take on homemade chocolates.

Easy peasy to make.

It's a superb chocolate making activity to do with the children.

Dark chocolate with a hint of wholesomeness on top.

Simple.

So simple there is no printable with this...

ALL YOU DO IS:

Dry pan TOAST (on stove top) coconut, sliced or diced nuts and seeds of your choice.  

Over a high heat, toss the ingredients and move constantly with a wooden spoon until golden.

Cool.

Add some diced dried fruit to the mix.
(I used dried strawberries diced).

Then MELT 60% or darker dark cacao chocolate.

I use the Whittakers brand as it is dairy-free.

Spoon rounds of melted chocolate onto a pre-prepared baking paper-lined tray.

Sprinkle your nutty topping onto them.

Refrigerate until set.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

The extra nutty topping can be stored and used as a topping on a fruit and yoghurt breakfast.

Fun to make

Divine to eat.

Note: An ingredient conversion chart can be found HERE

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