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National Hot Chocolate Day
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Plastic Free July
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Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? I am doing my bit sourcing great alternatives to single use plastics, take a look at the reusable vegetable/produce, eco-friendly, sinamay net bags. These natural loosely woven sinamay net bags have a drawstring closure and are made from 100% natural plant fiber. They are reusable and lightweight yet durable. No need to use tear-off plastic bags in the...
Eco-friendly food packaging for your fruit and veg
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Baroque style with a sense of drama and love of the ornate
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I love the vintage linen fabric I found recently which have used to make a couple of handbags. I would describe the fabric as Baroque style. Did you know the exuberant Baroque style originated in Italy and influenced all of Europe. Dutch and French craftspeople who settled in England also had a great influence on the development of this style. A profusion of plant life characterises the Baroque style. Scrolling foliage and garlands of flowers decorate many objects with a sense of drama and a love of the ornate. What do you think, is it your style?
Floral bags for sunny days
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It's a beautiful spring day today, the sun is shining, the golden daffodils are bursting into life and I have even given the grass it's first cut of 2019. I love this time of year, thinking ahead to all the colour that is to come in the garden. It makes me think of beautiful floral vintage fabrics, chintz springs to mind. I am looking forward to getting creative with some lovely vintage fabrics I have picked up recently that I think will make wonderful bags. What do you think? I can't wait to get started, keep a lookout for when...