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Fresh Strawberry Salad Recipe

Ellie Ramsay2018-12-17T16:42:49+00:0016 December 2018|Blog, Recipes|

How wonderful is it to snack on delicious, fresh strawberries? With these lovely berries in season, and the incredibly warm temperatures, I simply had to make something light and fresh for lunch today. I added pecans for some extra protein and texture, as I like my salads to be satisfying and filling, while still light. I hope you enjoy this Fresh Strawberry Salad Recipe! Just look at the gorgeous colours, it is almost too lovely to eat. This combination just makes my mouth water! Fresh Strawberry Salad Recipe with Poppy Seed Dressing INGREDIENTS Salad: 5 cups spring mix salad or [...]

5 Holiday Decor Tips

Ellie Ramsay2018-12-04T11:50:36+00:0028 November 2018|Blog|

The holidays are upon us, how exciting! I just love the hustle and bustle, the thoughtful gifts I get to give, and the all round happiness of the season. Do you feel sometimes, though, that it gets too busy? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, and perhaps do not get to complete all of the items on your to do list? Sometimes even decorating the home can seem daunting, but you know it needs to get done! I simply love the decorating part of the season and cannot wait to put up all of my darling decorations. If you need a [...]

Chaise Makeover by Blake & Taylor

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-27T21:28:56+00:0027 November 2018|Blog, Furniture, Uncategorized|

I love bringing old pieces back to life like this Chaise makeover. The upholsterers have been working hard this week to get this gorgeous piece ready for my client. This chaise looks simply beautiful now it has been transformed with a little TLC and new blue & white paisley upholstery. Before Chaise - Before After Chaise - After Do you have an old piece you simply cannot throw away but needs a little love? Contact me at the store and we can help make it magnificent again! Ellie B&T xx

NEW Potpourri Workshop

Blake and Taylor2018-11-26T16:16:17+00:0023 November 2018|Blog, Uncategorized|

We are so delighted with the success of our newest workshop! At our first class we were pleased to have Marjorie Cross from Weekend Notes attend and she has written a lovely article about her experience here at the Blake & Taylor Creative Space. Click the link below to read all about the New Potpourri Workshop. Learn the ancient craft of Potpourri using a traditional 16th Century medieval recipe. Combine dried herbs, spices and decorative flowers to create a fragrant blend to scent your home. We will show you how to make a pouch using a selection of vintage fabrics and [...]

Spring Gardening

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-20T09:19:38+00:0011 November 2018|Blog, Uncategorized|

We are halfway through spring in lovely Brisbane and I am thinking a lot about Spring Gardening and how to make my garden an absolute haven that will last through the spring season and into summer! It is my goal to have as many lovely stitching and garden parties while the weather is beautiful – so I am spending a little time each day watering, weeding, and genuinely giving my beautiful plants the attention and love they need. Spring is also the absolute best time to plant a little vegetable patch so you have a crop of fresh, organic vegetables [...]

Styling the Perfect Gallery Wall

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-10T06:52:59+00:001 November 2018|Blog|

Over the years, I have collected a vast collection of art prints, paintings, and photographs and one of my favourite ways to display all my favourite pieces is with a gallery wall. A gallery wall is the perfect solution for displaying a large mix of unique pieces, and if you have a large space over a sofa or in a hallway you have the perfect location to create an artistic and original display. There are endless arrangements and possibilities when preparing to bring your gallery wall to life! A few things to keep in mind: Choose a consistent colour palette. [...]

Mirror/Frame Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-01T03:00:09+00:001 November 2018|Blog|

Over the years I have collected a number of old frames and mirrors with beautiful and intricate carving details. I am always on the look out at vintage shops and flea markets to add to my collection. I just love these old frames and decided to revamp them with some Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint in New White and have them made into mirrors and ready for a new lease of life in my store. Before photos These frames and mirrors have been hidden away in my garage just waiting for the time to be transformed. The first [...]

Console Makeover at the Blake & Taylor Workshop

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-01T02:59:11+00:001 November 2018|Blog|

Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to paint but you just don’t have the time or the energy to do it? My expert team is available at the Blake & Taylor in the workshop space to transform your pieces for you using Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint. If you are interested in having a piece of furniture painted, you may inquire in store, phone or email so we can help you. This is a custom piece that our paint experts worked on recently for a customer. They wanted to change the look of their console [...]

Revamp Your Cushions Using Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-01T02:57:31+00:001 November 2018|Blog|

Have you got some old cushion covers you need to revamp but can’t be bothered to dye them with fabric dye? Then just reach for your Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint and in a few easy steps transform their look into something fresh and new. Our Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint can be used on many types of fabric from cottons, linens, velvet and even leather! You will need only a few materials to complete this project: Linen cushion cover Spray bottle 25mm Round Synthetic Blake & Taylor Paintbrush Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint (here I have [...]

Stencil a Cushion Cover Using Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint

Ellie Ramsay2018-11-01T02:55:48+00:001 November 2018|Blog|

Stencils are an easy way to spruce up a blank space on any surface. They offer crisp lines and there are so many different stencils to choose from. Today we chose to stencil a cushion cover with a beautiful 'Paris' stencil using the Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint. Materials Used Linen Cushion Cover 25mm Round Blake & Taylor Synthetic Paintbrush Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint (I used colour Ink Navy) Removable Spray Bond Good Quality Stencil 1. Lay the cushion cover out flat ready for your stencil. It is important to work on a flat surface. Spray the [...]

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