{Design} More than a hairclip

Yaacov Goldberg has designed the best hairlip for you handy ladies. Previously known as Clippa, this multifunctional hair clip doubles up as a toolbox.
Check out the range of MTA Hairclip family, and get your own Swiss hairlip.

The Original MTA Hairclip

Blackfin MTA hairlip by Yaakov Goldberg

Blackfin MTA Hairclip as a bottle opener

{Design} Swiss made Rainbow colour coded Allen Wrench

I just have to have these gorgeous colour coded Allen Wrenches. The Swiss made, Short Rainbow Torx © Key L-wrench set by Swiss tools comes with a lifetime warranty. Definitely one for the birthday list! 

It comes in a range of lengths and colour ranges, so check it out.

{Craft} 8 creative ideas for your Easter eggs

Spring seems to have arrived in London. You might remember my post from last Easter - Check it out here. It had so much success that I thought I would share some new ones this spring. It is such a simple and effective way to create this fresh new look for your home.

I hope you enjoy these ideas that I've put together to inspire you to get creative this Easter and in springtime in general. Enjoy and share!

1. Gold leaf over dip dyed egg. Gorgeous. Read more at little inspiration.

Gold leaf eggs at little inspiration

2. Rope wrapped egg. More details at SAS does.

Rope wrapped egg at SAS does

3. Golden glitter eggs, by Frufly.

Golden glitter eggs by Frofly

4. Monochrome & natural look for your Easter eggs, by Herz allerliebst.

Natural Easter egg display by Herz allerliebst

5. DIY concrete Easter eggs. Check out how to make them on usefuldiy.

Diy concrete Easter eggs by usefuldiy

6. Simple Easter egg magnets, by Le style.

Easter magnets by Le style

7. Egg candles, by Lekker Fris.

Easter egg candles by Lekker Fris

8. Here is one for the non crafty ones; just get on to Revision Design Sudio's Etsy shop here and order a set of these really cool ceramic handmade planters and wheatgrass and it will be ready to set up in no time... 

Egg planter by Revision Design Studio

{Art} Crayon sculpture by Diem Chau

You don't know what to do with all those crayons lying around? Check out Diem Chau, I am loving her crayon sculptures...

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{Craft} Made by Joel | Paris Paper city

A couple of months ago, my daughter had an assignment for school and chose to do her presentation on her trip to Paris. So we headed over to a great blog called Made by Joel, where Joel shares gorgeous paper crafts for kids. We printed out the Paris Paper City and after she was done customising, it looked perfect to for her presentation. Later, the paper toys got a lot of use out of them, and I think the Eiffel tower still gets some attention once in a while.

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Amongst his other things, I love Joel's single A4 sheet travel size of Paris in my pocket that you can print ahead to help your kids with travel boredom blues...

Get printing and playing!

{Craft} Easter egg inspiration: Creative ways to decorate your eggs

The month of March is slowly slipping away, and I can't believe the school holidays start next week. I am hoping to spend some time crating with the kids during the break, so I have been gathering inspiration for Easter egg decorations.

Here are some of my favourites. Have fun!

Gold leaf eggs VIA Sugar and charm

Plain white & black box VIA Calsak

Pantone eggs VIA How about orange

Doodle eggs VIA Alisa Burke

Glitter eggs VIA Martha Stewart

Incredible eggs VIA Bon appetit

Collage eggs VIA Ellen's creative passage

Pink & gold VIA Fabulous

Black and white sharpie eggs VIA Skona hem

Chalkboard eggs VIA Liebesbotschaft

Family eggs VIA A subtle revelry

Egg people VIA A bit of Pili Pili

{DIY} How to dip dye cutlery

Today I have some DIY for your weekend. Dipped cutlery pieces are popping up everywhere on the web, and I love them!

It looks so easy to do... I haven't done it yet but it is on my to do list. Either as a reunification project for all the mismatched cutlery we have, and also as set pieces or serving cutlery. I think I'll go Yellow and Grey!

You will need:

• inexpensive cutlery ( I think patterned looks better)
• a tin of Plasti Dip. It is a rubberised coating that comes in lots of different colors.

How to:

• hold onto the end of the utensil dipping the handle into the Plasti Dip as far as you want, avoiding the area used to eat.
• when taken out let the excess drip, then turn over for plastic dip to begin setting.
• dip each piece twice to get desired colour.
• place the dry end underneath a heavy box and let the utensils sit to dry as described on the tin.

Notes:

• When they are first dipped you no longer see any pattern on the utensil. Once they are completely dry, you can see the pattern again.
• Don't put them in the dishwasher as the coating might get ruined. 

Voila! Easy right? Now have fun experimenting...

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{Craft} Washi tape DIY inspiration

So I told you about my washi tape obsession lately. It is this gorgeous Japanese paper that you can use on your floors or walls if you like changing things around often. It is an easy way to play around with colour without having to paint your walls.
Pinterest is a great place to fish around for ideas and inspiration. Here are a few of my favourites.
Have fun and send me your creations!

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