Valentine's Day is a week away so...

Again this is going to be a short and sweet post in preparation for Valentine's Day.  The first Valentine's Day I spent with my partner it was evident that he was new to the idea of giving gifts.  He says that in Ghana people don't really celebrate Valentine's Day with gifts...so it was all new to him.  Instead he bought me 3 cards, 4 boxes of chocolates and 2 little trinkets...in essence he cleaned out everything that was left in Tesco or whichever shop he went to.  The thought of it still makes me smile hence I thought I would help you out and recommend some gifts...just don't leave it until the last minute!

Enjoy

xx mefie uk

Welcome to Design Wednesday!!! The little stump that could...

Welcome to my first design post! I have to admit, I had planned to write about something else but as events unravelled throughout the day, I opted for a change. Today was supposed to be about my prized Ercol chair with an afro-chic flair. Yet,as I prepared for my open house to launch my little business, I hit a snag...I needed to try and find a creative way to display my items for friends and family to see...should I buy a display unit or look for an alternative. As we all know London is not big on space so I really didn't want displays cluttering up each room. As I cleaned my living room, I sadly glanced at the remaining stump of a tree in which I had invested, the Pachira Aquatica. According to a post on ApartmentTherapy.com, these plants are supposed to be kill-proof but I reluctantly concede defeat...I tried to keep it alive but one of the pair of plants bought, has sadly died. I am not ready to part with the remaining stump (after all it may spring back)! So as I planned for my party on Saturday, I hung a tote bag on a branch then another and another and to my surprise I really like the look--the varying levels of pattern and colour against the hardening trunk provides interest and I think/I hope,it will breathe new life into the branches. Even now as I stare at the arrangement, I am still pleasantly surprised. We shall see how Saturday goes but for me the bag tree is a winner!

Let me know your thoughts!

Xx

Mefieuk