Month: March 2020

home: made [ home crafts ]

home: made [ home crafts ]

When your stuck at home and needing some fun craft project ideas that will result in some lovely items for the home, we can’t get over how many amazing projects there are on Crafts By Amanda.

Hunt around the house and see what you can make from the list of great projects on the site, from the things you can find.

home: favourite thing [ bookshelf ]

home: favourite thing [ bookshelf ]

We are absolutely loving the simplicity and great design of this little Lita Bookshelf from Urban Outfitters for £299.

Fill with books or pretty things collected. Display your favourite items or use the handy open design to stack up your urban jungle of indoor planting as it allows plenty of light to every shelf .

home: featured [ Oklahoma ]

home: featured [ Oklahoma ]

If you love colour and quirky items for the home then Oklahoma, Manchester is a must visit.

Founder Nicola Payne has created an Aladdin’s cave of gorgeous homeware, accessories, novelty items, stationery and more.

We love the Mexican inspired collection, including brightly pattern baskets and cushions, as well as the fun, and a little bit naughty tableware

Head to okla.co.uk to get inspired and enjoy browsing the products. And if you are in Manchester be sure to pop by the store. You won’t leave empty handed!

home: event [ home crafts ]

home: event [ home crafts ]

In the light of current events and we know it’s not advised to go to larger social events or gathering (and they are all soon to be cancelled no doubt) we thought this awesome selection of home crafting ideas from Good House Keeping would be very useful for entertaining both the kids and the adults – and you’ll end up with a mix of fun and cool stuff for the home!

Find all the great ideas here

home: found this [ metal plant box ]

home: found this [ metal plant box ]

H&M Home are really pushing on with their collection and constantly bring out new items for us to get excited about.

We spotted this metal plant box and think it’s great for indoors, in a living room or kitchen. Those that are familiar with the brand Ferm Living will recognise similarities to their planter box, but being three times cheaper, this one is a our choice.

Available now from hm.com

[ £49.99 ]

home: trend [ maximalist tiling ]

home: trend [ maximalist tiling ]

It’s not just the patterns of fabrics – curtains, cushions and upholstery, or the surface covering pattern of wallpaper, that can bring vibrancy, texture, pattern and colour into a room – consider your tile choice too!

And tiles aren’t just for kitchens and bathrooms. Tiling a wall can be just as great for a feature wall as wallpaper. The patterns available are incredible plus it’s a long lasting, hardy finish.

Tiles could be used in just a panel area for a head board. And, if a fireplace needs updating the surroundings or hearth with tiles could give a bold new look.

Top row

Etsy £9.95 / Tiles Direct £8.99 / Tiles Direct £2.99

Middle row

Period Property Store £49.96 / Applebys £55.99 / Tiles Direct £3.49

Lower row

VictoriaPlum £24.99 / Artemest £80 / Tile Flair £2.65

home: made [ circular shelf ]

home: made [ circular shelf ]

This brilliant DIY project from hunker.com is a great alternative to a standard shelf.

Taking inspiration from circular shelves we have been seeing everywhere recently, this tutorial will show how to make one yourself, without having to bend any wood.

Using embroidery hoops is the answer, along with two balsa wood sheets, some wood glue and a handful of tools, you can create a gorgeous circular shelf like the one pictured.

Head to hunker.com for all the details and the step by step guide.

home: nice price [ blanket ]

home: nice price [ blanket ]

Grab a bargain in the Zara sale, this waffle knit-effect blanket has an incredible reduction, from £49.99 to £9.99

Throw over a feature armchair or use to add a pop of colour in a neutral room. The knit-effect texture will add depth to an interior – plus keep the chill off in the cold nights.

home: favourite thing [ armchair ]

home: favourite thing [ armchair ]

You can’t get more simple than this for an armchair and that’s what we love about it.

The dark grey material and black metal legs work great together and it’s a chair that will work in almost any room. Although we think it would be perfect for a bedroom!

Available now from zarahome.com

[ £159.99 ]