Mini Bottle Project!

For a while now, I have been loving looking at how bloggers have used sheet music in different projects & have been trying to figure out how I could incorporate it into my own decor scheme somehow!!

I recently found this little home interiors shop called Raspberry Village... (I could spend hours in there), and amongst many things they sold some cute glass bottles for around £2! They were exactly like what I had been looking for.

However.....I kinda felt I could make them look a little more interesting! So, I went to my favorite craft store, got some creamy coloured paper (like the colour of old sheet music), white ribbon & some metal embellishments!

When I got home, I copied & pasted some music lines on the computer, (four lines for the small bottle, 5 for the large bottle), minimized them to the right size & printed them onto the paper.

I then cut out the music to the right size for each bottle, stuck it to the glass, fed the ribbon through the embellishment and stuck it together at the back.

Here is the finished result!



I think they sit really well on my hall table!


Quick + easy ~ perfect mini project for me! :)

Style Me Pretty

Even though you are maybe not getting married, you have to check out this site!!! Its called Style Me Pretty!

This time last year I was in full wedding organising mode!! This year, there is part of me that would love to do it all again (is that strange..?)! Especially after seeing this site...

Even though there was lots of pressure (mainly to do with timing everything perfectly) I loved the whole planning experience!

Anyway, this site was brought to my attention recently - it has lots of tablescape ideas which are just AMAZING!

I've a few birthdays coming up this month & am looking for fun ideas just like these...!

Enjoy!

I just love the little tealight holder, hanging from the branch!

Those little favours are gorgeous! I had trouble finding a favour I liked...if only I had seen these!!:)

What a gorgeous summery table ~ love everything about it!



I love how branch off cuts are used here ~ so rustic!

Love these thank you bags too!

What a cute way to display photos!!

My First Award!!

I was so happy to receive a blog award from the lovely Donna at Rosebud and Bluebells. When I started blogging I didn't expect any one to be interested in my blog when there are soo many talented & inspirational bloggers out there! So, thank you Donna so much for this lovely award - you really made my day & its people like you that make me love blogging so much :)
I really want to recommend you visit Donnas lovely blog which I love visiting & she is such a lovely person as well!

The rules of the award are that I need to thank the giver (thanks Donna!) and to write about 10 things that make me happy & then pass on the award to 5 people, so here goes...

1. My Husband
The husband has to be number 1 eh? ;) (Honestly, this has nothing to do with the possibility he may check this blog now & then) ;) We got married in July 2009 & had been together since I was 16!
I'm so lucky to have married my best friend!

2. My Family & Friends
I'm so fortunate to have a really supportive & loving family! I miss them a lot since moving from England, but try & get back often so I don't miss out on too much! I also love hanging out with my friends! Where would we be with out our girlfriends?

3. Traveling
I love traveling & would do more if I had the time/money! I don't know where my favorite location is...California is defiantly high on the list! I'm also in love with Greece - the food, weather, language, culture - love it :) Somewhere I really want to visit is Thailand!


4. Food
You may not think it to see me (as I'm a UK size 6 or 8) but I do love my food! :) My favorite food would have to be Greek Food...Greek Salad, Souvlaki, mmm!

5. ShoesI guess this doesn't need any explanation :) I love cute shoes & I love how shoes can make an outfit so much more fun! I don't know how many pairs I have & I don't have a type I like best... I do like to get a bargain though, as I think that way you can justify buying an extra pair...?!

6. Interior Design
Interior Design fascinates me - I can look at design magazines/books for hours! I love Elle Decoration Magazine & the book Easy Elegance! I don't know how to describe my style really & I think its important to create your own - I'd say I aim for sleek, yet relaxed modern with a splash of vintage here & there! Does that make sense? :)


7. Being Creative
I love making things & being creative. Its great to get projects to do when I have the time & I love the feeling of satisfaction you get when a project turns out well:) I enjoy photography & I love editing pictures to make them look arty! Why buy pictures when you can take them yourself ... so much more personal!!

8. Daisy
I had to put my 'ickle pooch down as one of my loves! She's the cutest & even though she's so small, she has a massive personality & is extremely entertaining :)

9. The Beach
I love everything about the beach...& I guess this is somehow reflected in my personal style. I love the relaxed way of living & healthy lifestyle beach-side living offers! I also love that no matter what time of year it is always fun to visit! I'd love one day to live nearer to the coast!

10. Blogging
I always thought blogging was a nerdy thing to do ... that was until I discovered blogspot!! Since starting my blog, I have got sooo much inspiration for what to do in my house & been given the 'get up & go' to actually get things in my home done!! I've also met some of the loveliest, talented ladies & randomly met someone I indirectly know! It really is a small world huh?

The 5 other bloggers I'm going to pass this on to are:

Duchess @ Rose Tea Cottage
Helena @ A Diary of Lovely
Jen @ Slumber Designs
Debbie Lee @ Inspired Design
Flaviana @ La maison des lilas

A little update from me!

My stay in England has been prolonged due to some illness in my family and as a result I haven't been able to blog about anything interesting I have been up to! Most days I'm visiting my relative in hospital & looking after my little dog Daisy who was spayed last week! Thank goodness for the Internet & I can still keep doing my work...!

I'm itching to start on some projects waiting for me back in Northern Ireland (3 projects to be precise!)

One thing I am enjoying while I'm still at my parents, is shopping :)

When I was in town yesterday, I found this cute little bird place card holder & fell in love... I think I'm going to use it to hold a photograph & sit it on my hall table! Isn't it adorable?! ;) The top picture is of me & my dad when I was about 6! I thought it looked cute in the holder :)

Anyway, I hope to be back to N. Ireland (& to all my projects) at the weekend.... oh, that's depending on the ash cloud obviously.... ;)

Can't wait!

Hope you are all having a good week!

XO