If you go down to the woods today...

... you're sure of a big surprise! Welcome to Erin Gleeson's neck of the woods - a former food photographer from New York City who moved to a cabin in the woods of North Carolina and never looked back. Erin's fabulous blog, The Forest Feast, offers "inspiring, healthy recipes which are easy to make after a long day at work, yet impressive enough for a party".

Easy as A,B,C...

With the wedding season in full swing and a summer of BBQs ahead, we decided to share an adorable free printable perfect for favours, invites or just tarting up a garden party. Martha Stewart has kindly provided six monogrammed label designs, complete from A-Z. Follow the link below to print your own...

Stitched Up!

We're loving The Beauty Department's latest manicure - retro needlepoint nails! This cross stitch design requires time, patience and a rainbow of colours but if you're willing, is a stylish handmade design. Follow their pattern below or create your own...

Auber-genius!

As the nights become brighter and the weather warmer, we're starting to feel like summer could be just around the corner! This week, we're sharing one of our favourite recipes - pepper and aubergine with lemon bulgar wheat - which would be perfect for a weekend BBQ if the rain stays away!

Fantabulous Fudge

I've always been a little wary of making sweets - homemade confectionery is, to me, the height of kitchen alchemy. But last weekend, I decided to overcome my fear of fudge and it turned out to be really rather simple. And addictive. And delicious.

Foody Doodle Do

Fed up with noodles?! Why not serve doodles at your next dinner party! Deborah Zemke's Doodles At Dinner is a fantastic book with 36 tear-off placemats, each offering a different step-by-step doodle.

Matte About You

from Pinterest

Matte nail varnish might have been on a mani-scene for a while but it's something I've only recently discovered and am already addicted to. It works in the same way as a gloss top coat but after application the results are drastically different.

Keep Your Chin Up

Windows of New York (www.windowsofnewyork.com) is a beautiful project by Jose Guizar, a young Mexican graphic designer based in New York. Since moving to the Big Apple, Jose has developed an obsession with the city's windows and each week, illustrates one for his website in a beautiful, simple and muted way.

Mum's The Word

 

This weekend it's time to celebrate the most important person in the world... Mother's Day is on Sunday! If you're struggling for inspiration and want to give something extra special this year our quirky clothes peg card is the perect handmade gift.