The Garden Of Beautiful Memories

Miranda van Dijk ,the designer and maker behind Puur Anders, always manages to make something striking and exceptional.

Art Tulip Print by Puur Anders

'Puur Anders' means 'pure and different' in Dutch and Miranda's creations always live up to her promise.

Flower with Photograph Print by Puur Anders

In Miranda's own words: 'I print photos on fabric and turn them into leaves and flowers. Nature is my biggest inspiration, and I am especially touched by the connection between man and nature.'

Personilized Tulip by Puur Anders

Where can you see her work?

 Puur Anders esty shop

Puur Anders blog

Puur Anders facebook

Puur Anders

How To Make A Peony Fabric Flower

 Would you like to find out how to make your very own fabric flower? 

Would you like to make a pretty peony flower for your all your diy floral accessories?

Then look no futher.

I had the pleasure of preparing just that for one of my very favourite blogs: Sew Mama Sew and I'd love to share it with you all.

I first started making flowers a couple of years back when my sister discovered a tutorial for it on the internet. Her stumbling upon that tutorial was one of the happiest accidents in my life as it's given me a passion for making pretty flowers that brighten my days and fills my soul with the joy of creating.

(I wish I knew which one it was so I could share it with you today....)

Ever since I've had a genuine affection for tutorials and their creators.

I greatly admire the people who so generously give up their time and knowledge to show others these skills and inspire them, in turn, into creation.

I've always meant to make tutorials and share the things that I love to make but time is always a factor in this not coming around as often as I'd like.

I will promise to try harder and actualy make all those tutorials I have floating in my head to share with you.

For now, please head over to Sew Mama Sew for the full account of How To Make A Peony Fabric Flower.

I would love to see what you make from this tutorial and I'd love to share it on the blog too.

The Happiness Of Contributing

Floral Headband for Girls by Fairytale Flower

I'm so very excited and happy to be featured in one of my absolute favourite sewing blogs today: Sew Mama Sew!

I'm sure that if I were in England I'd be 'chuffed'!

You can read the post HERE.

And there's more to come in just a little while.

Don't go away!

There's a surprise following.

Timeless Style

Vogue Magazine Cover - March 1951

Burgundy Organza Flower Pair

Linked to:

Homework

Pink Peony Inspiration

One of the hottest 2014 Wedding trends: Peonies.

Pretty Pebbles

Ceramic pebbles and hearts by Clare Mahoney.

Photos by Jon Rolfe.

Keyring Flower Charm

This is a gift I made for a friend who doesn't wear flower accessories. 

Not as brooches, or hair clips, or rings or earrings.

So she got a key ring -or bag charm if you prefer- with a flower she admired in a sweet, muted lilac.

You tie it around your key ring or your bag handle.

I use a version of this on my car key and home key sets and never have to waste time any more fishing into my bag for either set of keys.

It used to be a particular pet peeve of mine to have to manically search for those elusive keys.

Now I use the tell-tale leaves or flower to quickly fish it out of a pocket.

I've been making and using these for at least a couple of years and I'd vouch for their effectiveness.

Plus I get to carry a couple of my flowers around all day.....

Linked to:
Today's Creative Blog, Chase The Star

Golden Grecian Goddess Wreath

Everything looks so much better on a model, doesn't it?

Remember this golden wreath?

Could you tell that it would look like this when worn?

 I can see this as a winter or summer accessory. Dressed up or dressed down, you just can't beat the grecian goddess look.

I'd love to see it on a bride too!

Linked to:

The Gunny Sack, Homework, Annemarie's Haakblog, Today's Creative Blog

Etsy Favourites - Happy Australia Day!

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GabbyMalpas

MissTillyandBee

KatyEdwards-emilierosa

AustralianVintage

LilaRubyKing

Australia Day 2014: Sunday 26 January

This post was supposed to be posted on Sunday 26 but due to technical problems -ie a dodgy internet connection- didn't make it till the change of the day.

As I understand it, celebrations will be continued tomorrow, Monday, so wishing you all a Happy Australia Day Holiday Down Under!

My Creative Space - Aqua and White

I've been busy with custom orders lately.

Which I love!

I love that they take me places I wouldn't normaly go.

 Like aqua and white for an extra large bridal headpiece for Diane.


Linked to:
Annemarie's Haakblog, I Heart Naptime, I Should Be Mopping The Floor

Carousel Inspiration

 Click on any photo to go to the link.

Mini Hair Clips in Dusky Rose

Presenting B. 

My newest model.

Isn't she beautiful?

Linked to:
The Dedicated House, Annemarie's Haakblog, I Heart Naptime