Monthly Archives: May 2013

My Surface Design Collections

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Melanie Paul

Lately, I haven’t had as much time to get as many designs and projects completed, I seem to have a rather large work in progress pile, both by my sewing machine and in files on my computer! I have started … Continue reading →

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Buying Local – Bespoke Furniture

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Melanie Paul

I like to support local businesses as much as possible and I am so pleased that we have recently got some lovely, bespoke pieces of furniture made for our new home. The quality of the wood and the workmanship is … Continue reading →

Posted in Random & Interesting | Tagged bespoke dining table, bespoke furniture, bespoke oak wardrobe, kakapo bench, oak walnut maple table, original stripey table, storage bench, striped wood dining table | 5 Comments

Vintage Finds

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Melanie Paul

I have a love for vintage and in particular mid century furniture and design. The structure and shape of the furniture is what really grabs me. A few months back, I bought some mid century Benchairs that needed to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Random & Interesting | Tagged benchairs, gplan nest of tables, gplan tables, printers letters, restoring furniture, vintage, vintage chairs, vintage furntiure, vintage letter blocks, vintage nest of tables, vintage tables, wooden letterpress letter blocks | 7 Comments

Upcycling – from dresses to skirts

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Melanie Paul

I have had a bunch of things slung over my sewing machine for a few weeks and today was the day when I decided that I need to start working on reducing the amount of works in progress and complete things! First … Continue reading →