Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Hello all!

For anyone who knows me, I don't drive [yet!] so my bicycle has been somewhat of a lifesaver for getting out and about and to work on a daily basis. Cycling through the winter months is pretty tough, so my bike usually gets relegated to the garden in favour of lazy train rides! The last winer took its toll on the old girl, so I was inspired to give her a makeover this summer!

Regrettably, I didn't take many shots of the process given that it was a very spontaneous process! I replaced the chain, the grips, brakes and gave her a lick of paint! Here's a before and after shot of my bike who I have now christened Tango!


I've learnt a lot from the process...




  1. Spiders enjoy making a home in the most usual nooks and crannies.
  2. A £20 budget can go a long way to give a bike a new lease of life.
  3. And most importantly, that spray paint sure can travel... it. got. everywhere. 
I hope you like Tango! Since this picture i purchased a gel seat to guarantee maximum butt comfort!

xoxo
Hello blog world!

It's been a while... i've been frolicking in the summer sun!
My crafting has been on hold whilst I spent a week in sunny St Ives!

We picked a glorious week to go - and made the most of it surfing, fishing and sun bathing...
We even made time to visit the Eden projects and got a cheeky tattoo as a momento! <3






Nice tan! :)
It's starting to look like Spring and i have been a busy bee!

I thought i'd mix it up and create a quick sewing project with the help a tutorial. I'm ashamed to say i have a short attention span when it comes to crafting, there are many unfinished projects in my expanding craft stash! This project is ideal for a craft-goldfish like me, as i had it finished in a couple of hours!

This tutorial caught my eye on Pinterest and i had a lovely time making my bag [despite the ironing...] I thoroughly recommend this project as it only takes a few fat quarters and it would make a fab gift for a loved one!


Origami Bento Fat Quarter Bag Tutorial - VeryShannon.com



My choice of lovely fabrics and the finished bag! <3




I think i'll have to book a summer holiday just to make use of my new beach bag :)
N x