tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4660690098145905012024-03-14T09:31:59.064+00:00Mrs Peabod - A designers Inspiration boardA designers Inspiration boardMrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-19504375623192652792014-02-21T20:07:00.001+00:002014-02-24T21:49:50.015+00:00Caroline Rees<div dir="ltr">
The 4th artist on my favourites list from the Smiths Row exhibition is the wonderful papercut and glass artist <a href="http://www.blastedglass.co.uk/">Caroline Rees</a> who works from her studio near the beach on the Gower Peninsula.</div>
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She creates wonderfully detailed papercuts inspired I assume by her beautiful surroundings. She also creates equally lovely window and door films which I am very tempted to buy for our bathroom window. They are so much more interesting that any of the others films I've seen.</div>
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-54785407120109686002014-02-20T14:27:00.001+00:002014-02-24T21:50:05.263+00:00Lorna Syson<div dir="ltr">
3. Third on my favourites list from the Smiths Row exhibition is <a href="http://lornasyson.co.uk/">Lorna Syson. </a>According to her website she takes inspiration from the British outdoors. Drawing on natural influences like the great tits nesting outside her bedroom window, her fondest childhood memories picking berries with her father and the summer days playing in the woods and countryside.</div>
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I really loved the colourways used in her Songbirds designs and the Lands End and Flock geometric prints are very on trend for this year.</div>
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-32984378984878801152014-02-16T20:31:00.001+00:002014-02-24T21:50:14.195+00:00Liam Treanor<div dir="ltr">
2. The second on my list of favourites from the Smiths Row exhibition is <a href="http://liamtreanor.co.uk/">Liam Treanor</a>. He creates beautiful hand produced <u>furniture</u>. Each product is designed by Liam and produced in-house at their London based workshops. </div>
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I particularly love the Homemaker Bookcase with it's nod to mid-century styling. It's even available in two beautifully cheerful colours, pale blue or primrose yellow.<br />
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-13408067895078929072014-02-16T20:08:00.001+00:002014-02-24T21:50:23.371+00:00Polly Finch<div dir="ltr">
1. First on the list of my favourites from the smiths row exhibition is the wonderful papercut artist Polly Finch. Her delicate hand cut art is so intricate and lovely and usually carrys a sweet message. I always find papercuts so amazing as I could never imagine having enough patience to cut something so detailed.</div>
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-26580724411196290162014-02-16T20:07:00.001+00:002014-02-16T20:28:33.996+00:00Artists & Designers at Smiths Row<p dir=ltr>I took a visit to my local art gallery recently, <a href="http://www.smithsrow.org/">Smiths Row</a> in Bury St Edmunds. I say recently it was a few weeks back but I don't get there as often as I would like as art galleries and energetic toddlers don't quite mix! </p>
<p dir=ltr>I was amazed at the fantastic selection of artists & designers they had on show.  In fact I'm constantly amazed at the great exhibitions this small local gallery puts on and feel very lucky it's in the town I live in.</p>
<p dir=ltr>Anyway enough of my rambling, over the next few days I will be posting a selection of my favourites.</p>
Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-3267330599398627572014-01-07T13:23:00.001+00:002014-01-07T13:23:23.298+00:00A selection of my Personalised Childrens Name Prints on Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sorry I have been so slack at posting lately. Working part-time, looking after an eighteen month toddler and trying to create a business from home is proving quite time consuming. </div>
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Anyway just wanted to let you have a peek at my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MrsPeabod" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop with a selection of my personalised children's name prints</div>
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<span id="goog_1621777636"></span><span id="goog_1621777637"></span>If you are looking for a personalised print for your little one's bedroom or a gift for friend check out the Etsy shop or message me here.Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-1736337057238867342013-07-18T10:54:00.002+01:002013-07-18T10:57:30.969+01:00Mrs Peabod at the Birds Baby Fair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Mrs Peabod will be exhibiting at the Birds Baby Fair in Bury St Edmunds on the 27th July. Come down and take a look at some beautiful baby gifts from independent makers and sellers. I will also be showcasing some new designs and offering 10% off any orders or enquiries placed at the fair. For more information like and follow my updates on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrsPeabod" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</div>
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Here are a few pics from when I just showed a couple of my prints at the last fair but this time I will be having a full stand. Very excited! Lots of work to still do so bye for now</div>
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<br />Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-31654211410152793322013-07-18T10:47:00.001+01:002013-07-18T10:47:25.135+01:00A sneak peek of some new ideas!I'm currently working on some new ideas ready for a baby fair I'm exhibiting at on the 27th July in Bury St Edmunds. Here is a sneak peek of a few of the new designs. If you are interested in buying any of these designs and have them personalised message me here of go to the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsPeabod" target="_blank">Mrs Peabod Etsy Shop</a>. Also like my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MrsPeabod" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page if you would like updates on new designs<br />
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We have just had our little boy's first birthday and wish I had thought to do it then. Use coloured masking tape (in this case gold glittery tape available at Papermash) to create personalised numbers on party cups. Love it!</div>
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I have started to create <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">handmade personalised name prints</span> using a combination of individually painted wooden letters and beautiful layered paper cut designs, the themes range from pretty bunting hanging over a flower meadow to bright and colourful trains and carriages and even hot air balloons flying through the sky.</div>
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Since having my son I have been creating lots of handmade things for his nursery and then started to create these prints for friends and family as gifts. They are all handmade by me in my studio/dining room and come unframed in a standard size to fit most shop bought frames or can be framed at an extra cost to make a wonderful personalised gift.</div>
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Here are a few other designs I've done, if you are interested in commissioning a unique gift you can leave a comment below or contact me at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">mrspeabod@yahoo.co.uk</span></div>
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Here are a few of my recent baby name print projects. Let me know what you think and if you are looking for a personalised print for a friend or relative let me know. I will post a few more designs soon.</div>
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-11328867706836684852013-01-03T11:08:00.004+00:002013-01-03T11:08:52.402+00:00Christmas StockingI realise it's a little late to post about this but I was really proud of myself for making a Christmas stocking for Harry, especially as my sewing skills are pretty limited. Hopefully he will continue to use this every Christmas as I have since I got mine when I was little.<br />
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A quick tip if you are thinking of making a stocking for next Christmas, instead of buying red felt from an expensive craft shop go to Wilkinsons and buy one of their red felt toy sacks, much cheaper and basically the same quality.</div>
<br />Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-81322447109858581572012-11-16T13:59:00.000+00:002012-11-16T13:59:05.616+00:00Mibo DIY Advent CalendarIf you happen to be on the mailing list for <a href="http://www.mibo.co.uk/">Mibo</a>, the brilliant Hove based Lighting and Homewares company, you would have received this fantastic free DIY advent calender download. But for all of you that are new to the delights of <a href="http://www.mibo.co.uk/">Mibo</a>, you can download it <a href="http://www.mibo.co.uk/blogs/news/6880967-free-diy-pdf-advent-calendar38">here</a>. This company creates lovely paper animal templates that are great for children and adults alike. I particularly like their Christmas Creatures and Festive Friends, great if you fancy some homemade decorations.<br />
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<br />Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-21001674381855345552012-10-11T14:23:00.002+01:002012-10-11T20:00:28.471+01:00Tent London 2012Every year I try to visit at least one of the exhibitions during London Design Week, and the last few years it has been Tent held at the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Personally I think it has a much nicer feel than the larger shows which at times can feel a bit corporate. Tent is the perfect showcase for up and coming designer/makers as well as established brands and has a friendly community driven feel about it.<br />
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Below are my top picks from this years show, just proving that Britain really is leading the way when it comes to design:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.sianelin.com/">Sian Elin</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span lang="EN-US">Sian</span></span>
is a welsh based surface pattern designer who creates beautiful hand drawn
designs for wallpapers and textiles which are made using British manufacturers.
Her influences include Islamic and Moorish architecture with a hint of mid
century modern patterns and colour schemes. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;">Sian worked as a children’s book designer before breaking out on her own
to start her surface pattern design business. The designs you see here will soon be available to buy on her online shop. I particularly love the colour combinations on the Chevron wallpaper and the zesty yellow used on the Horseshoe Arch design.</span></span></span><br />
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2. <a href="http://www.barnbyandday.co.uk/">Barnby and Day</a><br />
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Barnby and Day is a collaboration between two friends Robert Barnby and Lewis Day who hand make their gorgeous furniture in their country workshop in Hay-on-Wye using locally sourced wood such as Ash and Oak. As well as creating their standard product range they also create bespoke pieces.<br />
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I loved these benches and stools shown on their stand made with 5mm thick 100% wool felt inlays to add a softer edge to what might have otherwise been a beautiful yet hard surface to park your bum. The felt adds a great contrast to the pale wood, especially in these zesty colours.<br />
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And if you wanted to add some style to your kids bedrooms, they are also available in smaller kids versions.<br />
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These designs look like they could be future classics, what do you think?<br />
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3. <a href="http://www.new-vintage-collective.moonfruit.com/">New Vintage Collective</a><br />
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New Vintage Collective are a group of furniture designers; Makoto Sera, Tamiko Sera, Kell Ransome and Robin McGrath.<br />
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Their designs are a twist on mid-century antiques and imagery. For instance the quirky and brilliant mirrors made to look like retro television sets, to the right of the photo below.<br />
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4. <a href="http://tamasyngambell.com/">Tamasyn Gambell</a><br />
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Tamasyn is a London based textile and print designer who after working for many high end fashion companies as a women's wear print designer decided to set up her own environmentally and socially responsible company to produce luxurious textiles and home wares. Her inspiration comes from tribal prints and Bauhaus architecture. This was her first time exhibiting at Tent and her new collection is available to buy directly on her <a href="http://tamasyngambell.com/">website</a>.<br />
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I love the mid century feel to these Aztec Cushions and punch of the zesty colours in contrast to the softer greys and whites.<br />
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To celebrate the London Design Festival Tamasyn has collaborated with one of my favourite furniture companies Ercol to cover their classic Windsor easy chair in her trademark fabrics.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.goodwinandgoodwin.com/">Goodwin + Goodwin</a><br />
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In 2009 Paul and Viviane Goodwin set up their own design studio where Paul, a graphic designer, creates products with a graphic and typographical twist to them.<br />
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This was their first year exhibiting at Tent on a solo stand but also appeared at Top Drawer earlier in the year. Apparently they came up with the designs for the letter rack and Ampersand Lamp and had them manufactured within a few weeks ready to exhibit, now that is what you call working under pressure. Well I say congratulations to them both as the end result is definitely worth it.<br />
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My particular favourite is the Typographic Display boards, which are very reminiscent of old London bus route blinds. The large metal boards come complete with A5 sized font cards A-Z so you can create countless messages. I also really like the Envelope Mail Holders made of powder coated metal available in four colours; Red, White, Purple and Mint.<br />
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6. <a href="http://www.zoemurphy.com/">Zoe Murphy</a><br />
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Zoe studied print and textile design and used her wealth of knowledge and experience in using different finishes and printing techniques on fabrics, and transferred it to hand printed recycled vintage furniture. The inspiration for her designs is her seaside hometown of Margate.<br />
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What I really like about Zoe's furniture is the contrast between dark stain on the wood and the bright almost ice-cream colours of her hand printed artwork. I'm a sucker for mid-century furniture but when upcycled this way they become almost irresistible.<br />
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7. <a href="http://www.racheljpowell.com/">Rachel Powell</a><br />
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Rachel exhibited last year at Tent but this time she is showcasing her prints which are screen printed in the UK, on wallpaper, tea towels and lighting. Her simple but very effective retro inspired illustrations have a nostalgic feel to them. She gave me a sample of the tractor and robots wallpaper, and I love it so much I think I might frame it for Harry's nursery.<br />
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The Woodstock design seen below is probably my favourite and I love the retro styling in her product shots on the new <a href="http://www.racheljpowell.com/">website</a><br />
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8. <a href="http://www.danielheath.co.uk/">Daniel Heath</a><br />
Daniel creates beautiful and whimsical bespoke wallpaper, textiles and interior surfaces from his East London studio. The inspiration for his designs comes from the landscape of East Sussex where he grew up. He uses laser engraving to create delicately intricate one off pieces of art on what would otherwise be discarded objects such as vintage mirrors and welsh slate tiles to give them a second life. Personally I have a house full of art deco mirrors so I was really drawn to these pieces, it was such an interesting way of personalising old objects.<br />
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9. <a href="http://www.rousselcreative.com/">Roussel</a><br />
This innovative British lighting design company has previously featured in French Elle Deco amongst other interior magazines with their simple but modern take on pendant and anglepoise style lamps. One of their standard lamps was even selected as a Living etc loves product. I love the fact the wiring is visible giving it quite a masculine feel contrasted with the shot of vibrant colour (in this case a lovely shade of fuschia) on the inside of the lamp itself.<br />
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10. <a href="http://www.seertable.co.uk/">Seer</a><br />
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The Seer Table is designed by a Bristol based couple who took three and half years to build and design the most functional piece of furniture I have ever seen. The reason it took so long to perfect the design is because it's a feet of engineering but so simple all at the same time. Why is it the most simple things are always the most time consuming to thick of? Check out a video of the table in use <a href="http://www.seertable.co.uk/admire">here</a>. It was designed, like all good things, out of necessity as they live in a small terraced house with two children and so needed furniture that could be stacked away or compacted.<br />
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The same design team also created the <a href="http://www.vincentvera.co.uk/">Vincent/Vera</a> chair. The two chairs pictured below stack on top of one another so perfectly and snugly that they then create a single chair, see the You Tube video of how they work <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2946fOU1Djw&feature=channel&list=UL">here</a>. You may look at the chairs and think that those ridges on the seat are uncomfortable but you'd be wrong, they were extremely comfortable, it was like my bum was getting a massage (oops maybe too much information). Apparently these only took a month and half to come up with but are still just as clever in their simplicity.<br />
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11. <a href="http://Bravo.io/">Bravo.io</a><br />
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This is an assemblable furniture collection from Santiago, Chile made from beautifully crafted Chilean Lenga native timber wood. Their simple and clean lines are very mid century but the curved edges give them a softer more feminine feel. Pictured below is the Tronco range which assembles using very simple and elegant joints.<br />
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12. <a href="http://www.afiddesign.co.u/">afid design</a><br />
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British furniture designer maker Michael Armstrong produces beautiful handmade furniture from his Newcastle based studio. He mainly makes bespoke pieces and one offs for his clients. He was showcasing his <a href="http://www.afiddesign.co.uk/afid-furniture/AB%20Desk.html">AB Desk</a> that as he states "gives a nod to old style school desks" with its soft edges and integrated utility trough. This trough can be hand cast in concrete or Corian (a material usually found in high end kitchen worktops) which works wonderfully as a contrast to the warm wood. It also has an integrated recessed Ipad tray which makes it very current and two narrow drawers that are nicely hidden so they don't obstruct the simple clean lines. It is available in Oak, Black Walnut and Ash and comes in a standard size, which can be made to suit, as each one is handmade. I have a feeling that Michael is a designer to watch and this table could be a future classic!<br />
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13. <a href="http://www.designk.co.uk/">Design K</a><br />
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Last but certainly not least is Design K an interior products company founded by designer Byung. His mantra is to make products that are inspired by nature and things that we can see in our everyday lives. So what is more everyday than a cuppa? Inspired by the British love of afternoon tea he has created the <a href="http://www.designk.co.uk/portfolio/tea-for-one">Tea for One Tea Table</a>, crafted from solid Ash and fitted with a ceramic plate to place your best china cup on. I love the fact he has created something that is innately British but with a sense of humour and a piece that can be personalised to become a one off.<br />
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So that is my list of top spots at Tent 2012. If there are any products you really like or if you spotted anything I missed at the show that you feel needs adding, then feel free to let me know.<br />
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-3067077948428406682012-09-27T19:39:00.001+01:002013-01-08T13:11:10.088+00:00Baby Name PrintSeeing as I'm on maternity leave, to keep my creative juices flowing, I decided to set my self some projects. The first being a <a href="http://mrs-peabod.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/diy-card-mobile.html">mobile for Harry's nursery</a> (see previous post), the second being a baby name print for a friend's little ones christening present. I've created a few of these before for family but I particularly liked making this one as it's bright and cheerful and for a boy.<br />
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<br />Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-51316770874886256652012-09-11T20:30:00.001+01:002012-09-11T20:31:11.423+01:00DIY Card Mobile<br />
I am three months into being a new mum and have finally found some time to do some crafty projects. The first being a DIY Mobile for Harry's nursery. We chose to have curtains in the Harlequin Distant Shores (see below) and so thought it would be nice to pick elements out the design to make into a mobile to hang above his cot.<br />
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It was the first time I had made a mobile and I am really pleased with how it came out, I think Harry is too, so I thought I would share how I created it with you all.<br />
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1. Draw a template in cardboard of your hot air balloon and use to cut out the shape in five different coloured cards.</div>
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2. Take each of the five balloon cut outs and fold exactly in half.</div>
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3. Take the first folded cut out (in the this case the yellow one) and apply double sided tape to one side.<br />
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4. Now cut the tape to fit the balloon shape</div>
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5. Peel off the backing on the tape and stick to another of the folded balloon cut outs (in this case the blue one) as below</div>
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6. Repeat steps 3-5 with the next cutout (this time red) and stick this to the blue cut out.</div>
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7. Repeat steps 3-5 with the next cutout (this time green) and stick this to the yellow cut out.</div>
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7. Repeat steps 3-5 with the next cutout (this time orange) and stick this to the green cut out.</div>
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8. To finish the 3D balloon, apply double sided tape to the orange cut out and attach to the opposite blue cut out</div>
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1. Create a template for the cloud in card and use to cut out five cloud shapes out of cream or white card.</div>
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As you can see from the original photo I also created a Red London Bus, a Blue Campervan and Grey Elephant to go on the mobile but you can add what ever shapes fit with your little ones room.</div>
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I used the inside of an embroidery hoop and attached 4 pieces of red ribbon, equal distance around the hoop, for the top. The mobile elements are attached using invisible thread that you can buy from most craft stores.</div>
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Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-31743959801581485942012-08-04T20:18:00.000+01:002012-08-04T20:18:15.092+01:00I'm Back!Well after nearly two months of silence I'm back. I apologise for my utter laziness with regards to posting but I have been a wee bit busy with our new arrival, our son Harry who is now 7 weeks old today! As any of you new mums out there will know, looking after a little one doesn't give you much time for anything else. I didn't realise how much free time I actually had before.<br />
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I think I went a bit overboard with the cream topping, but hey at least it looked patriotic. The base is Elderflower jelly with strawberries, the middle is vanilla cream and then it's all topped with grated white chocolate, mini meringues, Strawberries and Blueberries and of course union jack cocktail sticks. </div>
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To make the Elderflower jelly with Strawberries (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #282828; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 26px;">makes 2 litres of jelly)</span></div>
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to make 2 litres of liquid. Chilled foods, like jelly, lose some of their
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When I received a newsletter from <a href="http://fabricrehab.co.uk/">Fabric Rehab</a> titled 'London Calling' I had to share it with others. They have got some fantastic London inspired fabrics just in time for the Jubilee celebrations and Olympics. So get patriotic people and use these fabrics for your jubilation's this weekend!<br />
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These images are a selection of silhouettes I have been creating all morning. We haven't taken many photos of me and the bump so I thought these would be nice as a memory, I might even frame them to put up in the nursery.</div>
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Todays post is about a newsletter email I received from <a href="http://blog.bluebellgray.com/">Bluebellgray</a> and link to an image on their blog showing their wonderful fabrics framed in wooden cross stitch hoops. It was actually a link to an article announcing selected John Lewis stores will be stocking the fabrics, which in itself is very exciting, but I just couldn't take my eyes of the image. What a perfect way to use up remnants or bundles of fabrics, especially if they are as pretty as these.<br />
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<br />Mrs Peabodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13056409575795160549noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-466069009814590501.post-63468247863839904742012-04-19T13:40:00.002+01:002012-04-19T13:40:55.106+01:00Day out to the Big CityAs my husband Tom is running the London Marathon on Sunday and had to pick up his race number in person at the Expo at Excel, we decided to make a day of it. Our first port of call was the V&A for the <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/exhibitions/exhibition-british-design/">British Design 1948-2012</a> exhibition.<br />
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I'm really glad I got to see this, as I think it might be my last trip to London before the baba makes an appearance, also it reminded me of how innovative we British are. I'm very proud to think that some of the biggest design revolutions have started here on this small island. The exhibition covers everything from town planning to fashion and furniture design from some of the most significant moments in British history and is well worth a see if you get a chance. It's also very nice to browse the shelves of the V&A shop, even if just for inspiration.<br />
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We then met a couple of friends for a bite to eat, and headed to<a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/"> Liberty</a> for a spot of window shopping. As the Olympics is not far away, apparently less than 100 days to go! Liberty and Nike have done a collaboration to produce some awesome sports wear. I particularly liked the <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/Liberty/Nike/Sport-Red-Liberty-Print-Free-50-Trainers-Nike-x-Liberty/74373">sport red liberty print free 5.0 trainers</a>. I have a pair of Nike free trainers that are like gloves to wear but you wouldn't want to actually wear these, they look too pretty and white to mess up.<br />
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So first of is the hallway. When we moved in the original pine floorboards were bare but after years of neglect had turned a horrible sludgy orange colour. The walls all along the hallway, stairs and upstairs landing were covered in woodchip paper which had then been painted with a glossy magnolia paint. (Nooooo I hear you cry). For the life of me I don't know why anyone would choose woodchip wallpaper. But then when we started to peel it back we realised why they had used it, the plaster underneath was pitted and uneven and basically needed re-skimming. So we got a quote which was really expensive and way out of our meagre budget so we set about filling and sanding it all ourselves.<br />
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Moving onto the living room. The first two images show the room as it was on our first viewing, dark, dingy with a strange green colour on the walls, a faux fireplace and another hideous cheap carpet. (not that I've got anything against cheap carpet, but it was that mottled man made fibre type of carpet). The proportions of the room were great and the bay window was a plus, but it just needed updating and brightening.</div>
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Tom and I are pretty much novices when it comes to DIY and decorating so this room took the longest. We decided to strip all the woodwork as it had layers upon layers of paint, since doing this we've decided it's definitely not worth all the time, effort and burns from the heat gun so all the other areas in the house are just being sanded and then painted. </div>
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So as you can see we stripped out the carpets and hired a sander and waxed the floors with a mix of linseed oil and beeswax to return the floor to its original glory, it's a bit rough and ready and needs a another coat of wax but looks much better. The walls are painted in Welcome Pale by <a href="http://www.littlegreene.com/?gclid=CLGryoK2ma8CFYpjfAodHCNO1w">The Little Greene Paint Company</a> and all the woodwork is painted in brilliant white eggshell by <a href="http://www.crownpaint.co.uk/">Crown</a>. </div>
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My mum is making some new blinds in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1818750679">Lorton</a><a href="http://www.villanova.co.uk/collections/prints/delaware/lorton.html"> Ebony fabric by Villa Nova</a> which hopefully will look lovely and in keeping with the overall mid century look.</div>
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We still need a piece of furniture for the TV to hide all the wires and DVD player, at the moment its taking up my precious <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1818750683">Ercol</a><a href="http://www.ercol.com/354.html"> pebble table</a>. I do love that I now have space to show off the Ercol chairmakers rocking chair in the bay window.</div>
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Now for the dining room, as you can see the tenant had crammed it full of large pieces of furniture, which I swore I would try not to do. Again, the same hideous carpet, magnolia walls and a picture rail that was hanging off the wall.</div>
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This was when we were practically living in the dining room while the living room was being finished. What did I just say about not filling it with stuff!</div>
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So even though we haven't decorated this room yet (it's next on the list after upstairs). We've sanded the floorboards, stripped out the naff picture rail and installed a new blind (courtesy of mum). </div>
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Eventually this room will be white, as will the pine built in dresser and we will have a new desk for the Mac. see this earlier <a href="http://mrs-peabod.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/dining-room.html">post</a> for my ideas. Tom's <a href="http://www.newgateclocks.com/store/Wall-Clocks/brix392k.asp">Newgate Brixton Clock</a> takes pride of place on the wall and eventually there will be prints galore adorning the walls as well as a large Blackboard on the right hand side wall.</div>
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As with a lot of Victorian terraces the bathroom is at the back of the ground floor. It's generally in a good state, but not to our taste.</div>
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From the mini hall area you have the back door, again this is old and in need of some TLC but we've got all summer to do that (as well as caring for a newborn so maybe not that much time).</div>
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The back door leads onto the side return which in general is pretty untidy looking but we've got plenty of time to decide what to do here. Maybe we'll soften it up with some planters and climbers. Might be good place for some herbs.</div>
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Onto the garden this was it looked on our first viewing. Sunny, long and south facing with lovely walnut and silver birch trees at the back.</div>
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Now for the upstairs. As before the landing was covered in woodchip, old carpet, magnolia paint everywhere and a wobbly banister. So after a lots of sanding and filling, the walls look much better, the banister has be reinforced and the whole thing will be painted white and a new carpet laid. The last push to get it all decorated will be taking place this Easter weekend so fingers crossed!<br />
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From landing we head to the main bedroom. The image below is how it looked when we first viewed it. Again dark and in need of some love, with a not very useful narrow built-in wardrobe on the left of the chimney breast.</div>
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So after a lot of time and effort, mainly on Tom's part as I was feeling quite tired during the early part of my pregnancy, the results are below. The walls are painted in Welcome Pale and the woodwork in white. We haven't touched the doors yet, as we wanted to wait for better weather so we can sand and paint them outside and get them rehung properly. </div>
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Mum kindly made the mink velvet curtains, which I love. The <a href="http://www.featherandblack.com/Beds/Standard-Upholstered-Beds/Manhattan-Standard-Bed.ice">Manhattan bed in Pebble</a> is from Feather and Blacks and is possible the comfiest bed ever. The lampshade and <a href="http://www.habitat.co.uk/bloomsbury-single-duvet-cover/bedroom-linen//fcp-product/24130">Bloomsbury Duvet cover</a> are by Habitat and we have used <a href="http://www.utilitydesign.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/UtilityDesign/_UT30001/123299/Kartell%20Componibili%20Storage%20Unit%20-%20Round">Kartell Componibili</a> storage units as bed side tables. Everything else has either been inherited or bought at antique fairs, so a complete mix of old and new, which is how I like it.</div>
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We had new fitted wardrobes installed which are so much more useful and a great use of what would have been a bit of a redundant space. You wouldn't even know there was a chimney breast in there. To top it all off I now have a place to display all my deco mirrors, I always knew there was a reason why I've bought so many over the years,Yay!</div>
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So where do I start, the carpet is being replaced, all walls and ceiling need sanding down and painting as does all the woodwork including the built in cupboard you can see on the left. This is a lovely sunny room as it's south facing and more than big enough for a double bed, so this is going to be the guest room.</div>
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And finally onto the what will be the nursery. Its petite but perfect as again it's a sunny room and a baby doesn't need much space to begin with, so I'm told. Tom and I are currently at loggerheads about which fabric to pick for the curtains in here. He wants <a href="http://www.harlequin.uk.com/DesignDetails.aspx">Harlequin Distant Shores</a>, I would like <a href="http://www.harlequin.uk.com/DesignDetails.aspx">Harlequin What a Hoot</a>. The distant shores is unisex where as What a hoot is pretty and girly, so we'll just have to decide when the bump arrives.</div>
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In here the carpet is being replaced, walls and woodwork painted in white for a neutral blank canvas so we can add colour later. I'd like to replace the light fittings but we'll have to see how the budget goes.</div>
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So that's our house from top to bottom, front to back. We've done a lot already but there is still loads more to do. I think I truly underestimated how long it takes to decorate a house but it will be well worth it in the end. I hope you enjoyed my mammoth post and I will try to keep you updated on our progress and anything useful we learn along the way.</div>
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