Friday 7 September 2012

Looking Good Clarice.......

Clarice has had her long over due makeover this week, I was going to do the whole Psychedelic Vibe thingy, then this popped through my letterbox...

 

....and it felt just right! Very pretty and almost refined, exactly what a Lady of Clarices' calibre deserved! It's a 1970s, Marks and Spencer's wallpaper, which matches some of the fabric I have, what do you think?

Youngest Bea was given her first homework task this week, nothing heavy, she just needed to cover her homework diary! Well they say an 'apple doesn't fall far from the tree', imagine my delight when she asked if she could use some of my Special Wallpaper!
 
 
I was beside myself with giddiness! She is naturally a very creative little girl, always making, drawing and writing her own stories. She loves the things I make and do, I hope she continues on her creative path!
 
Thank you all for your best wishes for Eldest Bea......I am SO PROUD of her! She has not only coped with all the changes of going up to Senior School, but has ENJOYED herself! Her primary school, and her new school, have worked together so well to prepare her, and in these early days it's really paid off! Phew!

Sarah, at Squiggling About, has kindly Awarded me the Liebster Award, thank you so much Sarah. I wasn't too sure I could have two of these but then saw them on blogs so guessed it was OK!

 

I would like to forward the award to Annie over at Artistica Domestica, I've both laughed and cried as I read through her posts. She's just finished some gruelling treatment, she is I think, an inspiration! ( although, I'm sure, she wouldn't see herself as that!) If you don't know her blog please pop over.

Thank you all soooo much for your comments about my little craft fair adventure. I really do value all your advice and support. I still can't believe that anyone would be remotely interested in what I make, or even that I'm anywhere good enough to sell anything! And I'm NOT fishing for compliments, its just how I feel!

I will give some serious thought into an Etsy Shop. I could put in some of my wallpaper collection, and perhaps some of the treasures I find on my little adventures! Maybe as I get more confident, I may decide to include some things I make, we will see.

As I was sat in my conservatory yesterday evening, watching day turn to night, I just had to share my view.......

 

 

I've always loved the black silhouette created by the trees against the changing sky, just beautiful!

Hope you all have a great weekend doing the things you love!

Ada :) x




 

32 comments:

  1. Lucky Clarice! love that paper.
    You inspired me to find a suitcase this week and I have just ordered some vintage wallpaper scraps to give it your treatment. Can't wait for my days off next week to ge gluing!
    Have a good weekend
    Ellie
    x

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    1. Sooo exciting! Can't wait to see what you create! Ada :)

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  2. Delicious wallpaper! I have pillowcases in that pattern and i love them. I wish someone would reprint some of those vintage papers and make them more accessible - they're so hard to find.

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    1. I will try and get my act together and set up an Etsy shop, then I can share the loveliness! Ada :)

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  3. Clarice looks the bees knees after her makeover!

    I love that last photo.

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  4. Great crafty work all round! Good stuff!

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  5. How pretty is Clarice! Love what you did! Wishing you a beautiful and crafty weekend! Gorgeous view! xo Heather

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  6. Lucky Clarice - she looks beautiful in her pretty new pink coat! Love that your youngest Bea has inherited your creative genes & talents too - I'm sure her diary will be the prettiest in her class :-)
    Have a fab weekend xx

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  7. That wallpaper is gorgeous, I love it. It looks great on a notebook, what a good idea. x

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  8. Ada I have some pillowcases in the exact same print! Your home looks great, Sharon xx

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  9. Loving the evening sky pics - we've have some pretty colours this week here :)

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  10. Loving Clarice ... she's very pretty ... you brought back lovely memories of backing school books with wallpaper when I was little ... who knew it would be trendy again :)... have a lovely weekend .. Bee xx

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  11. Beautiful, I love your first picture and all those pretty patterns....and congratulations on your award well deserved!
    Hugs Heidi

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  12. I have only just caught up with your vintage craft fair post and this one. I loved your sewing designs and would love to get my hands on some of that wallpaper, but I know what you mean about your town not being quite ready. Our area is the same. An Etsy shop might be the answer. I'd definitely stop by.

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  13. I love your sunset pictures and your wallpaper is lovely. How nice your daughter is following in your creative footsteps.
    Sarah x

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  14. Ooh, how lovely to find someone else who appreciates what a star Annie over at Artistica Domestica is :D The award is well deserved, as were all the positive replies to your last post. Don't sell yourself short missus, you have talent, and clearly so do your girls :D

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  15. Hi Ada, thanks for 'popping' in for a visit and for your lovely birthday wishes, much appreciated! :)
    Do you know we had sheets and pillowcases like your paper when I was a teenager, I wonder what happened to it all!!
    Vivienne x

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    1. Thank you for visiting me Vivienne, I love the design, I think one of the reasons I'm drawn to these patterns is because they remind me of my childhood! Ada :)

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  16. just gorgeous! So good to hear about your girl, you must be beaming! It's only 3 days in at school for us, but so far seems very good. I've learned so much from last year that I feel much more positive about the things that might come up. I am so proud too :)

    Lovely view!

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    1. Thank you so much for visiting me, I'm glad your daughter has enjoyed the start of term! Ada :)

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  17. Clarice looks fabulous! And the diary cover is wonderful! It looks absolutely perfect.

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  18. I think Clarice is suitable attired : -)

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  19. or even "suitably" attired!!

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    1. I use my iPad when blogging, it's always coming up with the wrong word, on occasion I don't notice until after its posted, whoops! Ada :)

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  20. well done to Bea, it must be a huge relief to you. I also have the marks and spencers bed spread and matching curtains. They are so classic, I'm not sure I will be able to cut them up!Heather x

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    1. It takes me a while to cut into a sheet, I like to admire it for a bit first! Ada :)

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  21. Hi Ada. I am a new follower because of many reasons.. Your content, your style you creativity and love reading about little princesses. Comings and goings. Will go through even more of your older posts!

    Nancy

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    1. Nancy, that is so kind of you to say! Thank you sooooo much! Ada :) x

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  22. Hello Ada, I have to say, I am very pleased with the way Clairice's house turned out. If you remember, I was opposed to covering it as turquoise really turns my crank. You did a terrific job of it. And I will remember that underneath the pretty dress, the skin is a lovely colour also.

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  23. Clarice is beautiful, perfect. Gorgeous sunsets!! groetjes, Gerda

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  24. That wallpaper is just pure bliss. Fantastic choice for Clarice, she will be zipping along now for you. melx

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