Bee happy ..... updated sofa

Last year I decided to paint and re-cover this pretty sofa to freshen it up.

 

 

I made a patchwork cover for the bottom half and plain fabric was used for the back.

 

I was really pleased with the transformation but I have been busy decorating the kitchen/diner over the last couple of weeks and have changed the Cath Kidston wallpaper for hare wallpaper and the sofa didn't match any more.

 

So I re-covered it again!

 

I used a linen table cloth for the back piece of fabric and some grey velvet from Ikea for the bottom piece. I also used my daisy patterned tacks to hold the fabric in place.

 

I am really pleased with the finished look and found some rabbit cushions to compliment the whole scheme.

 

Have you got any projects planned?

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy ...... upcycle a tweed jacket

Do you remember this jacket in the Country Living magazine?

 

 

Well now I have finished customising my grey tweed jacket.

 

Hope you like it.

 

Lace and ribbon detail on the pocket and cuff.

 

Ribbon detail on cuff and bottom of the pocket.

 

A secret Union Jack inside the jacket.

 

My own brooch I made with beads, bee, ribbon and crown.

 

Plus a Cath Kidston crown brooch too.

 

Ribbon and lace detail on the back too.

 

The floral ribbon is from my Tilda stash and the grey lace is French vintage.

 

I love the changes to my new jacket.

 

Perfect for wearing now there is a chill to the air.

 

What do you think?

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy ...... get the tweed out

I was looking through my Country Living magazine and came across this upcycled tweed jacket.

 

I love all of the little extra details on here so thought I would change a jacket of my own.

 

 

This grey tweed jacket is from Matalan and thought it would be perfect to add some pretties to.

 

These are the colours I think I will use, Tilda ribbons and satin fabric with a Cath Kidston crown brooch and a brooch I have made. May be a little vintage lace too .....

 

Check back soon to see the changes.

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy .... red and white spot shelves now in use

My red and white spot shelves now have a purpose.

 

 

They are in the guest bedroom displaying pretty wares.

 

I also want to share with you my newly covered lamp shade.

 

It is a Laura Ashley base and shade but I got fed up of the pink shade so decided to re-cover it with fabric to match the guest bedroom.

 

I chose Cath Kidston red and white star fabric for the re-covering job.

 

I got out my trusty glue gun and just glued the star fabric over the shade after cutting the fabric to size.

 

I am really pleased with the transformation and the lamp looks so much better for a change.

 

Have you changed anything lately?

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy .... use a postcard

I was having trouble finding all of my grips when I needed them.

 

 

I decided to use some Cath Kidston postcards to store them on.

 

They won't get lost now and I can see which grip has the bee, heart, crown etc on and don't have to spend ages rummaging around.

 

Have a happy week everyone.

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy ........ Cath Kidston for free

 

 

 

 

 

If you didn't know already, free CK booklets this weekend!

 

 Learn how to make clothing, gifts and homewares with two creative, 44-page booklets free inside the The Telegraph on September 29th & 30th 2012.

 

 



I know I'll be making a couple of purchases this weekend!

 

Bee happy x

Bee happy ... do some Sunday shopping

New lines have been added to my shop.

Hope you find something you like.

Enjoy your Sunday :)

Bee happy x

Bee happy .... get a discount at Cath Kidston

Just got back from Meadowhall in Sheffield and the Cath Kidston van was there on tour.

They have some new stock on board and are giving away a discount card for when the new store opens in Meadowhall on the 26th July.

Can't wait!

Bee happy x

Have a delicious day!

Bee happy .... travel a little

Mr Happy and I have just had 2 weeks off.

We went to North Devon and the Lake District.

In particular, Clovelly, Hartland, Woolacombe, Windermere and Grasmere.

Heart pebbles from Hartland Quay.

View from grounds in Hartland Abbey.

My trusty CK bag inside the summerhouse at Hartland Abbey.

My CK bag came with me again to Grasmere.

While off I popped into a local shabby chic/charity shop where I found this little lovely at £8.00, cover and cushion pad from Laura Ashley.

You can see why I was so happy as it was Laura Ashley and it also matched the curtains I already had up in my craft room.

I think it was meant to be!!

I now need to catch up on your lovely blogs.

Hope you all have a wonderful happy week :)

Bee happy x

Bee happy ..... send a postcard

I recently bought a pack of postcards from Cath Kidston as they were so pretty.

I didn't know what to do with them until I had a great idea :)

I decided to put the corners underneath my wooden bobbin holder and use them as wall art.

When I get bored of them I can just put them back in the packet :)

Don't forget to check out my new blog.

www.beehappyhomedesign.blogspot.com

Hope you are all having a great week.

Bee happy x

Have a delicious day!

Bee happy .... have a giveaway

I have now reached and gone over 500 followers, never thought this would happen, but to say thank you to all my lovely followers out there, old and new I am having a giveaway :)

There are 2 books up for grabs.

A wonderful book from Tilda

and another wonderful book from Cath

(which includes the cross stitch purse inside to make).

To be entered into the giveaway all you have to do is

- be a follower of my blog

- say which book you would prefer if your name was picked

- for an extra entry copy the top photo and blog about it

- for another entry copy the top photo and use it in your sidebar

this giveaway is open to everyone worldwide.

So there are 3 chances for your name to be entered, good luck to all.

The closing date is Saturday 7th April and I will pick 2 names on the Sunday.

Bee happy x

Have a delicious day!

 

Bee happy .... make a leather bag

I bought some pink leather recently and have decided to make a hand bag.

I decided on a style and cut out my pattern.

I am using this CK fabric for the lining.

Both materials are cut and ready for sewing now, so stay tuned for the finished result.

Bee happy x

Have a delicious day!