Sunday 27 February 2011

My new toy...

So... here it is...
my gorgeous new and very pink camera...
An amazing and very useful surprise from my husband, to take lots of colourful
and creative snaps for my blog...
watch this space...

Friday 25 February 2011

Natural creations...

 Decorative door hooks - 
handmade by daffodils & snowdrops


Ceramic floral knob - Anthropologie

Wooden floral knob - Anthropologie

Ceramic circular knob - Anthropologie

Recently, whilst visiting my parents home in Northumberland, i took a trip to the beach to search for washed up driftwood on the shore... Naturally unique, driftwood is great for crafting into home accessories...

Try fixing decorative door knobs into a piece of driftwood for your own handcrafted door hooks...

Wednesday 23 February 2011

I Love...

 Buttons - All Gone Ceramics


 I love these colourful ceramic buttons from 'All Gone Ceramics' in Cambridge. All unique in shape and size, some in plain colour others with a pretty spot pattern...
Use them to add a decorative touch to a handmade cushion, or as a colourful addition to
a crafted picture frame...

Monday 21 February 2011

Night owls...

 

 Ollie owl on branch cushion - John Lewis

Patchwork owl cushion - Citrus Home

Ollie owl cushion - John Lewis

Dress your bed with quirky appliqued and patchwork owl cushions, to give a homely cottage style...
A perfect addition to your bedroom, they would also make a thoughtful gift...

Sunday 20 February 2011

Love to visit...

Cambridge Market

My husband and I love to visit Cambridge Market as often as we can... set in the historic market square, stalls offer everything from handmade craft items, country home decoration, artistic ceramics, unique vintage pieces and organic farm produce...

Take a look at some of my favourite stalls...

Citrus Home


Citrus Home... selling many gorgeous items, such as vintage furniture, cushions, blankets and decorative pieces, giving a timeless country-home feel... 

All Gone Ceramics

All Gone Ceramics... a great stall offering handmade ceramic plates, mugs, coasters, even attractive ceramic buttons...

Cambridge market (farmers and arts & crafts) - every Sunday 10am until 4pm

Friday 18 February 2011

On display...

Tall glass jar - Labour and Wait
Tea Cups - Marks & Spencer

Small glass jar -Ikea

Decorative glass parfait style jars... a great way to store and display tea, coffee, pasta... the perfect finishing touch to any country style kitchen...

Wednesday 16 February 2011

Secondhand secrets...

Salt & pepper shakers - Charity Shop
Coloured latte bowls - Anthropologie


Shopping for second hand bits and pieces for the home, is something my husband and i love to do...
It is nice to come away with one unique piece from car boots or junk shops that you will love and treasure, however big or small it may be...
I love these salt and pepper shakers that i picked up from one of my local charity shops, their unusual style and bright colour adds a touch of vibrance to my kitchen...

Monday 14 February 2011

Happy valentines day...


Love decorative blocks - The Decorated Room

My husband gave me these gorgeous letter blocks this Valentines day... A great way to give a country feel to a bare shelf...
Why not make your own... plain wooden blocks are inexpensive and can be bought from good craft stores... get creative by painting the blocks and adding your own letters!

Sunday 13 February 2011

Buttons...

 Button box - Car boot sale


Decorative jar - Handmade by daffodils & snowdrops
Home block letters - Laura Ashley

I love to collect buttons and picked up this old tin full of buttons at a very reasonable price from a local car boot. As well as being practical buttons can make quite decorative updates to simple house hold items...
Thread colourful buttons onto a piece of metal wire, attach around the neck of a glass jar and add a wire handle to make an attractive tea light or simply a decorative piece...

Friday 11 February 2011

Spring has sprung...

Fleur de lays pitcher - Anthropology

Jar/ bottle - Antiques market

Brass pot - Car Boot

I love Spring flowers... and it is a pretty and easy way to brighten up your kitchen or living room... 
Why not use a jug or a pitcher instead of a vase to give a fresh country feel...

Wednesday 9 February 2011

Blank canvas...




All hearts from Aromaround, Epping

With valentines day in mind I thought I would stay in keeping with my current theme... Liven up a plain white wall by adding wall hangings as a feature... I love these wooden country style hearts from Aromaround...

Monday 7 February 2011

Be my valentine...

 White hearts - Cambridge Market

 Checked hearts - The Garden Shop, Columbia Road

 Floral heart - Aromaround, Epping

Scented heart - Laura Ashley

 Ceramic heart - Just The Thing, Hertford

Stripe heart - handmade by daffodils&snowdrops
Blue spot heart - The Lemon Tree, Harrogate


With Valentines day only one week away... show someone you are thinking of them with a decorative heart and fill your home with love and country charm. 
From shabby chic... to handmade with decorative buttons... 
you will always find a heart to suit your home!

Sunday 6 February 2011

Welcome


Welcome to my new blog 'daffodils and snowdrops'...
In this blog I will give you ideas and regular updates on how to personalise your home... looking at handmade decorations, vintage & junk shop finds, alongside beautiful modern pieces!
I hope this blog will inspire you and help you to create your perfect home...
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