What is an anytime diary? For a simple explanation - a quick and light read. For a more elaborate one - my musings that rely on inspiration that could be routed in joy, anger, a good cause, bad behavior, excitement and the list goes on.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
No more rubbish
At home, do you hide away your waste bins because they may look plain ugly? Tuck them away somewhere no one can see them? And then complain when they become inaccessible?
We usually give waste bins very little thought, they are after all waste bins – for functional purposes and perhaps a little yucky. Little do we realise, they do form part of one’s home furnishing. We can’t always tuck them away, can’t always define an independent corner for them, can’t avoid having them at home. What we can do however is choose a sexy looking bin that adds character to its space.
Time to select some good looking bins. And there are plenty of styles that allow a ‘waste bin’ to be a conversation piece by itself. Take for example this traditional metal bin from IKEA. I’d say it takes me back to the 1950’s with its tin contours and lid-on-the-top style.
We have the styles to make peace with our bins. Now it’s all up to how much rubbish and what kind of rubbish we will be working with in order to decide the perfect match.
We usually give waste bins very little thought, they are after all waste bins – for functional purposes and perhaps a little yucky. Little do we realise, they do form part of one’s home furnishing. We can’t always tuck them away, can’t always define an independent corner for them, can’t avoid having them at home. What we can do however is choose a sexy looking bin that adds character to its space.
Time to select some good looking bins. And there are plenty of styles that allow a ‘waste bin’ to be a conversation piece by itself. Take for example this traditional metal bin from IKEA. I’d say it takes me back to the 1950’s with its tin contours and lid-on-the-top style.
There are smaller ones that add some funk into your rooms if you may. These are available in all primary colors, once again IKEA cracks It well.
Vintage bins are in – perfectly contributing to a shabby-chic look at home. Or even baskets with which you can never go wrong. Well at least while they’re not being used for the kitchen sort of rubbish.
Or do the funny and get home a bin from a hotel lobby! Or one from the street! Get creative, get rustic and be daring. This would certainly speak for quirkiness and ingenuity.
We have the styles to make peace with our bins. Now it’s all up to how much rubbish and what kind of rubbish we will be working with in order to decide the perfect match.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Huffy's Cabin
So, I've settled with Huffy's Cabin as the name for my hand-crafted collection. Here, you will find felted and beaded art over customized cushions, table runners, table mats, and more. I'm working on some orders right now, will be posting pictures soon. If you would like some for yourself, all you've got to do is pick your shape and color combination (refer end of page) and let give me a tinkle.
I also extend the range to some cute little things for yourself - small crocheted, beaded, felted purses likes the ones below.
Or perhaps some clips for your little daughters?
Or even key chains that you might like for your keys or even to hang on your bags as conversation worthy embellishments?
I also extend the range to some cute little things for yourself - small crocheted, beaded, felted purses likes the ones below.
Or perhaps some clips for your little daughters?
Or even key chains that you might like for your keys or even to hang on your bags as conversation worthy embellishments?
- Pick and choose -
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Huffy's Cabin - Autumn Selection |
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Huffy's Cabin - Music & Tea Selection |
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Huffy's Cabin - Cute animal Selection |
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Don’t be afraid of ‘different’
I recently bought these rather weird ladies to place in my living area. When I first saw them I had a smile on my face. And then I thought they would make for great conversation pieces when I had guests over. So I indulged in that little bit of quirky and gave them a roof over their heads. When they arrived home, they sat perfectly over my wooden floors and blended with the rustic look that surrounded them.
Unique is the way to go isn’t it? What can you do different that will bring a smile to people’s faces? Whether it’s something peculiar, or something heartwarming, or even something extraordinarily beautiful, character is what it adds to your home.
Don’t be afraid of ‘different’. Playing it safe is certainly an option and I’m sure that too would be tastefully done. But what’s stopping you from adding a bit of zing and zang in your rooms that will make you salivate every time you pass by? Or your guests for that matter. You may think ‘perhaps that’s not their style’. Well who cares? So long as they define you as someone who does it differently.
As for me, I'm looking at putting up a rustic London Railway Station clock in my home. Will be posting pics, stay tuned :-)
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Felted cushions
Cushions, cushions, cushions. The more the merrier in my case. Somehow they have in them the ability to make me happy.
Pops of color that instantly change the look of your living room. Especially for someone like me who itches towards a makeover ever so often, the biggest difference can be seen by changing the kind and color of your cushions. Those cozy, fluffed up cuties that add character to your space, there is no reason they shouldn't be included in your list of home shopping.
That brings me to my felted cushions. They are each unique, and with the character that hand-crafted cushions would have. Made with love, you could make some yours.
Pops of color that instantly change the look of your living room. Especially for someone like me who itches towards a makeover ever so often, the biggest difference can be seen by changing the kind and color of your cushions. Those cozy, fluffed up cuties that add character to your space, there is no reason they shouldn't be included in your list of home shopping.
That brings me to my felted cushions. They are each unique, and with the character that hand-crafted cushions would have. Made with love, you could make some yours.
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