Project for the Weekend...

Ultimate Pet Bed
Pamper Fido with a soft, stylish place to rest his head. Stylist and author Katrin Cargill made this comfy dog bed out of vintage and new linen tea towels. Machine-stitch scraps together and add a thick cotton interlining. Remember a cushion for the base of the basket.

If this doesn't get you motivated for a weekend mini project not sure what will! How gorgeous is this for your puppy [small dog] or cat! And if you don't have a pet - what a great way to use some similar coloured fabrics up to make fabulous linings for your basket storage... Get sewing!

Image & Project Text from Country Living

Christmas Is Coming... little things to get you going

Count-down bunting in natural linen and red embroidery hung near the staircase.
Yum - Christmas cookies that everyone can help with and get into!

Back to my grandmother's country roots - home preserves that are thoughtfully & beautifully packaged, make for wonderful gifts.

[Australian] Home Beautiful, December 2009 issue out in new stands soon!

Very excited - just got my new issue of Home Beautiful Dec 09 in the post today... and there were lots of gorgeous ideas for making Christmas 'yours'! With projects from the sewing machine to the kitchen, to the living room - in fabulous summery Christmas hues of crisp white, ruby red & pale china blue - Love it!

With only 5-6 weeks to go till the BIG festive week - it's got me getting out the Christmas music so I that I can hum along whilst I put these ideas & projects into motion... So thought I would share some of my fave images - so far - from the issue. Enjoy x

Images from Australian Home Beautiful Dec 2009 issue.