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Nothing good goes to waste around here.
The cheerful vintage red and cream stripe is what was left from the headboard cover, so I turned it into a double-sided scalloped valance with green ticking on the reverse. I enjoy repeating fabrics around a room. It gives a sense of cohesion, it’s playful without everything becoming too matching.
The green room is slowly coming together. Roman blind up next!

From boring to beautiful!
A Sunday well spent transforming this plain lampshade into a romantic, vintage-inspired gathered cover using nothing more than leftover fabric and a few trimmings.
One of the reasons I love this style is that it’s so forgiving. The gathers soften everything, little mistakes disappear, and any imperfections simply become part of the charm. It’s the perfect beginner sewing project and a lovely way to give something old a completely new look.
I’m always looking for ways to create a beautiful home without spending a fortune, and projects like this are proof that a little fabric can go a long way.
Would you try a gathered lampshade cover, or do you prefer a more tailored look? Let me know below 🤍
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Before and After, hall staircase reveal. What do you think? I’m live it! The stairs in this little period house have had a paint makeover. The old carpet was taken off and the wood was sanded to prepare for painting. The stairs are so sweet, handmade by a local craftsman in 1935, though they are quite steep! There are a few more stages for styling this hallway but for now a lick of dark green on the wood and a vintage print gallery wall will get it started. Eventually there will be a runner and next week a colour drench of “Sulking Room Pink” is going on the walls. I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments and if you would like to know what specific shade of dark green this is just ask!

I am still dreaming of my Easter visit to the home of Helen and Jim Ede. It is my ultimate spring interior obsession. The space is a masterclass in styling, it’s a perfectly harmonious blend of art, antiques, and curated objects that feels both tranquil and incredibly exciting. Love it so much. If you’re in Cambridge and you love Art and Interiors you should definitely pop in.