Shoppin' and Swappin'

Another successful TK Maxx shopping trip to report! (that place is magnificent!).

I have been looking for a really nice chalkboard for the Kitchen for ages and was really pleased to finally find this one in my local store.

I've now decided that the kitchen needs repainting a slightly more exciting colour that the off white it is at the moment in honour of my latest love! I will be sure to update you all on progress.

I also couldn't resist this little matching box that will look fab in my bedroom.

I also got a little lovely for Victoria but I'm afraid I can't tell you about it until I have given it to her because it will ruin the surprise!

Yesterday was also the posting day for the Twilight swap so this little lot is winging it's way to Denise as we speak. I am so excited and I hope she likes everything!

Same place tomorrow :)

Lots of love

Come Craft with Me!

Today I have been doing some crafting, unfortunately I can't show you what I've been up to because I have been working on projects for the Twilight swap and don't want to ruin the surprise for Denise!
Instead I thought I would take on a mini tour of my craft room!
I love the shabby chic look and try to mix vintage and modern finds but had to compromise a bit in this room. I needed practicality and lots, and lots of storage!.
I tried to keep to the general theme of the rest of the house by painting the walls a pale apple green laying a white wooden floor and keeping the furniture white. I kind of figured that there would be so much lovely stuff to play with in there the modern furniture wouldn't grate too much!

The room is heaving with goodies which I try to keep organised in boxes (but always find things seem to move themselves!!)
There are so many things in this room that make me smile but here are a few of my favourite things!


My books, especially the Rachel Ashwell ones! I can get lost in the pictures!




I have tried to bring the vintage theme into the room with pictures like this, I also have some vintage style scrapbook pages of my grandparents on the walls which I love!





Prima flowers and ribbons always seem to find a way onto my paper crafting projects, I love a flower!!!


I spent ages trying to find an acceptable chair! I really didn't want an 'office' chair but needed something practical and comfy as it was quite likely that I would end up in it for long stints. I found this White wicker office chair in Ikea and thought it was the very thing I was looking for (the cute cushion was a gift from Victoria)



I'd better get back to it now, hope you liked the pictures! I'd really love to hear about where you fellow bloggers craft too :)

Lots of Love xx