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Jul

2009

I have just been to the Vintage Amethyst blog where there are some lovely pics of pretty cottages. This has inspired me to write about pictures of some of the pastel houses and exteriors I have taken on my travels.

The picture above was taken in South London. I love the way they colour co...

Jun

2009

Bedroom Bird hooks

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My enchanted bird coat hanger hooks were a Christmas gift and I had been saving them until we decorated our cloakroom to put them in there. In the meantime, we finished decorating our bedroom and the wall opposite the bed seemed like the perfect place for them instead.

Animal print bangle...

Jun

2009

Paper Polka Dot Bunting tutorial

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I recently helped to organize a tea party for my friend who is getting married in a few weeks. To decorate outside we made bunting to match the outdoor tableware that we were using. I designed and printed out different triangle patterned pieces, cut around the edges, punched holes in the top...

Jun

2009

Duck egg blue bird stop

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The cast iron door stop is from Anthropologie and has a really lovely weathered vintage effect to it. I bought it many years ago on a trip to the US and also bought a pink one at the same time. Sadly, they don't sell them anymore but Cast in Style sells them unpainted.

Jun

2009

Curio Cabinet

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I have finally got around to completely filling my curio cabinet and blogging about it. I always loved the print trays that my Dad used to hang around my parents' house and really wanted one myself. After seeing this curio cabinet on one of my many internet searches I had to have it for three...

Jun

2009

Alfresco dining

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I like to make the most of dining outside in the summer months. Over the past couple of years I've collected everything I would need for entertaining outside in a colour palette consisting of pale pink, pale blue, green and red.

In the picture above, the dip bowl set was from Tchibo, the...

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Hello lovelies!

Welcome to my blog. I started my blog over 9 years ago with the aim of sharing with you my favourite finds, my recipes, craft tutorials, seasonal decorating, and interior ideas. I hope that at my blog you are able to easily and quickly find the content you are looking for. I welcome any feedback on what you think of the layout and if you have any suggestions on how it can be improved.

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Hello! I am Torie Jayne. This is my blog about all things pretty and creative, from shabby chic interiors to gluten-free baking, via decorative crafts and stylish boutiques.