Thursday 30 June 2011

Splendid Stripes...

Stripe Linen Cushions -
Handmade by daffodils & snowdrops

Why not treat yourself to some new cushions and try your hand at making your own...
These simple tie cushions are easy to make...
Pick out your own fabrics... A perfect way to give an instant update to any room...

Choose your cushion pad size and cut two fabric squares to fit... Then prepare your facing for the edge of your cushion and tie tabs, this can match your body fabric or be contrast... Here i have used a gorgeous blue and cream striped linen and edged it with a plain cream... Sew it all together for a simple country style cushion...

Wednesday 29 June 2011

I Love...


Hand Painted Tin Cans from Peru - 'RE' in Northumberland




I love these colorful hand painted tin cans from Re-found objects ...  
Stocked in a variety of designs and colors... each one unique...
Treat yourself to one at Re-Found Objects...

Monday 27 June 2011

Love to Visit... Part 2...

On my last 'Love to Visit' post we visited 
'Scally Dogs Emporium' in St Albans... 
Today we are taking a look at 
The Fleetville Vintage Emporium... 

The Fleetville Vintage Emporium 
- Hatfield Road, St Albans

The Fleetville Vintage Emporium is a large and exciting flee market, paired with Scally Dogs Emporium in St Albans... The warehouse is home to over 50 different vintage traders... Each having their own section displaying their items... 


The emporium also includes the kitch style 'Cellar Cafe' complete with vintage furniture... A great place to spend your afternoon...

There is plenty of variety in the warehouse to keep you occupied... and something new and interesting around every corner... 
Fleetville Vintage have also recently added a new area to their emporium the 'Warehouse at the Back' full of even more vintage, antique and retro items...

Take a look at their website... & facebook page 

Opening Times:
Open 7 days a week
Monday to Saturday: 9am- 6pm
Sunday: 10am- 4pm 

Friday 24 June 2011

Picture Perfect...

Displaying a perfect image i love...

Image - Taken by a friend of mine... in LA

I love these delightful cloth covered hangers... They would look perfect in a charming country style wardrobe...

If you have an image that you would like to feature on 'Picture Perfect' please contact me at daffodilsandsnowdrops@gmail.com ... Attaching your image and a little bit of info...

Wednesday 22 June 2011

Love to Visit... Part 1...

Scally Dog's Emporium - Hatfield Road, St Albans

Scally Dog is a antiques and collectables emporium...
Paired with The Fleetville Vintage Emporium... Located in a large warehouse in St Albans on the Hatfield Road...

Full to the brims of quirky art, vintage homewares, and unique and collectable items... 

Fine Art & Commissions...


My husband and I recently visited Scally Dog's Emporium in St Albans... An unforgettable treasure trove of everything from vintage furniture and garden ornaments to fanciful arts...
Scally dog's Emporium has something to tempt everyone...
They have recently extended their business to include a 'Curiosity Shop' in Hatfield House Stable Yards...

Take a look at their website...
& Facebook Page ..

Opening Times:
Open 7 days a week
Monday to Saturday: 9am- 6pm
Sunday: 10am- 4pm

Look out for part 2 of 'Love to Visit'... Where we will take a look at The Fleetville Vintage Emporium...

Monday 20 June 2011

Granny Squares... and Crochet Cushions...

 So... I promised that I would get back to you on what we were going to do with these colourful 

Handmade by Jennifer@daffodils&snowdrops

A lot more squares later and this is the final result... A gorgeous handmade cushion, complete with crochet flowers...

Whats great about crochet is that you can pick up where you left off at any free moment... Whilst you watch TV, sitting in the garden on a sunny day or even on the train home from work... 

The best bit is the feeling you get when you have finished your project... Holding your own crafted item in your hands and knowing a lot of thought and love has gone into making it...

Pride of place on the bed alongside my other cushions...

We are keen to do more crocheting projects, so please let me know your thoughts on this one and leave a comment!...

If you are interested in teaching yourself 
check out this link and give it a go...

Friday 17 June 2011

Happy Fathers Day...

Handmade Fathers Day notebook -
daffodils & snowdrops

Why not hand craft your own unique Fathers day gift this year... 

Cover a recycled paper note book with some of his favourite images... Add a colourful trim and hand stencilled lettering...

Happy Fathers Day Dad...

Wednesday 15 June 2011

Mollie Makes...

 
It seems I have gone crazy for the new magazine 'Mollie Makes' 
as my twitter followers may have noticed... 
Mollie Makes is a new magazine which celebrates craft and all things handmade... 
The magazine is packed so full of colourful and enticing pages, that you will find it hard to put down... Bringing you all the latest news on handmade, along with do-it-yourself projects... I cant wait to get started on the strawberry pin cushion...
Take a look at 'Mollie Makes... a little film' to give you a better idea of what i am talking about...
Issue 2 is out now in the shops and can be found at WHSmiths, Sainsbury’s, Asda and a selection of other supermarkets and newsagents...

Sadly, i just missed out on issue 1... I have been trawling the Internet to find a copy but unfortunately they are nowhere to be found... If anyone could help me on this, or would even like to donate me their secondhand copy of Mollie Makes issue1 please contact me at daffodilsandsnowdrops@gmail.com or leave a comment any ideas will be greatly received...

Check out the Mollie Makes web page... http://www.molliemakes.com/

Monday 13 June 2011

Granny Squares...

Jennifer@daffodils&snowdrops

A little preview of exciting things to come...  

This weekend Jennifer@daffodils&snowdrops has been very busy crocheting these cute little granny squares... There is something very pleasing about seeing them all stacked up together... 

The dainty squares are just part of a bigger picture... Keep checking into the blog... I cant wait to show you the final product...

Friday 10 June 2011

Fanciful Flowers... Topshops Secret Store...

Floral decorations - Secret Store, Topshop

 Check out these colourful floral decorations in their whimsical hand painted jars, which i picked up from the 'Secret Store' in Topshop... A two week long pop up inside Topshop Oxford Circus...

 The magical store is fronted by a fairytale florist shop, with an array of glittering floral decorations, designed by Meadham Kirchhoff...

 The decorations come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours... and would make an enchanting centre piece for any room...

Wednesday 8 June 2011

Picture Perfect...

Picture perfect is a new feature that will appear in my blog from time to time... 
Displaying a perfect image i love...

Image - Namik@daffodils&snowdrops

I love this pretty picture with its delicate country charm... Created by my husband for daffodils & snowdrops...

Monday 6 June 2011

Love to Visit...

Recently my husband and I visited Bridge End Gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex...


Bridge End Gardens are a series of seven interlinked beautiful gardens... with many secret doors and hiding places...

The colourful flowers and interesting gardening techniques show off the splendid Victorian style design of the gardens...

Loose yourself in the fascinating hedge maze...


The gardens are absolutely gorgeous, including a sunken Dutch Garden,
a Walled Garden and a Hedge Maze...
These tranquil gardens are must visit and a great source of inspiration for your own country garden... however big or small...

Open All Year - Free of charge...

Friday 3 June 2011

Love Hearts...

Love Heart Picture - Morpeth Chantry

Give your home some heart with this gorgeous handmade picture from Morpeth Chantry Craft Centre in Northumberland...
A lovely addition to any country style home...

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