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Easy & Delicious Lentil Soup

Ellie Ramsay2019-03-08T22:34:20+00:008 March 2019|Recipes|

As the summer season is starting to transition to autumn, I have been thinking about how the seasons affect the food we eat and the comfort they bring us. One of my favourite autumn meals is a good hearty bowl of soup and a slice of crusty bread. This lentil soup is so easy to make, takes very little time and effort and is incredibly filling. All of the ingredients are easy to find and we usually have the ingredients in the pantry left over from other recipes. Lentils are low in calories, high in protein and are filled [...]

Wicker Basket Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2019-03-04T13:45:46+00:003 March 2019|Blog, On My Design Bench|

Materials 2 x Wicker baskets Blake & Taylor Chalk Paint French Linen and New White Blake & Taylor Clear Top Coat Satin Finish Blake & Taylor 25mm flat brush Blake & Taylor 25mm Round Brush These wicker baskets were in need of a lift with some new colour and so I decided to use some French Linen for the main body with a New White trim using the 25mm flat brush. Soon after starting I changed my mind, as I often do, and decided the New White trim just wasn’t working for me. If you find the same thing happening [...]

Claudia Bag – Handmade By Ellie

Ellie Ramsay2019-03-06T00:14:41+00:0028 February 2019|Blog|

I handmade knitted this gorgeous Claudia Bag using cotton thread with vintage pink and white rose print cotton fabric. I also lined the bag with a beautiful vintage blue and white stripe found on one of my trips to France. The wide strap features a green and white Liberty floral print bias trim and mother of pearl buttons. It is just divine and I had such fun making it! If you are interested in purchasing this one of a kind bag please visit my online store.(click here) Bag Measurements – 40cm x 26cm Strap – 42cm Ellie B&Txx [...]

Toulouse Table Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2019-03-04T16:37:02+00:0025 February 2019|Blog|

We made a video of this Toulouse Table Makeover Project for you to watch as well. I hope you enjoy it! Ellie I have a beautiful timber table in my home that sits perfectly between two large French doors. It is the perfect spot to write a thank-you note to a friend or to make my list of new project ideas. I have had this piece in my home for years so I decided it was time to make over this beautiful table. I wanted something fresh and bright for my home and decided to go with my Blake [...]

Wooden Flower Basket Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-28T02:02:28+00:0022 February 2019|Blog|

How to Make a Beautiful Herb Garden Using an Old Wooden Basket We have made this great video for you to watch on how we made over this timber basket! It was so much fun transforming this old flower basket into a magnificent herb garden. I am just so thrilled with the end result and wanted to share this Flower basket makeover with you! Materials Used My favourite Weather Seal I used Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint in New White but you can use any colour that you love. Take a peak at my web store for the full [...]

Dyeing Fabric With Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-28T01:55:23+00:0021 February 2019|Blog, On My Design Bench|

My Chalk Furniture Paint has so many possibilities when it comes to painting different surfaces. I have shown you in previous blog posts how to paint cushion covers, leather shoes and how to stencil fabric but did you know you could actually dye pieces of fabric with my Chalk Furniture Paint? Yes really you can make up a dye bath and throw your fabric straight in! Materials Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint – Colour of your choice Fabric – I used a 70 x 70 cotton tea towel. Large metal tub or something similar. The container must be [...]

String Lampshade Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-28T01:48:40+00:0019 February 2019|Blog, On My Design Bench|

It is not just myself who likes to be creative and bring old unloved pieces back to life. One of my staff, Kerena, recently completed this lampshade makeover using chunky natural string purchased from here in the store. The original lampshade has undergone two makeovers now. The first transformation was done using Blake & Taylor Chalk Furniture Paint in Blush Pink. As lovely as the colour was, Kerena decided it was time for a change and it needed a more natural rustic look to compliment her vintage ceramic base. Armed with just a few materials and an hour or so [...]

Chair Makeover

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-28T01:56:07+00:0017 February 2019|Blog, Furniture, On My Design Bench|

This Chair Makeover made the colour pop in the bedroom! From a dull and faded colour into a classic red and navy colour combination. These gorgeous Thibaut and Diane Bergeron fabrics compliment each other beautifully and add a pop of colour into this new bedroom. Our home has recently gone through a bit of a transformation. My ‘chuck everything in’ room downstairs has finally been converted into a beautiful bedroom and a separate more organized store room space. The previous room was somewhere to store all my vintage treasures, old furniture and those ‘I’ll work on it one day’ projects. After [...]

Classic Sofa Makeover by Blake & Taylor

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-28T01:56:27+00:0011 February 2019|Blog, Furniture, On My Design Bench|

After clearing out the storeroom downstairs, ready for bedroom renovations I found a few hidden furniture treasures that were intended for makeovers many years ago like this Sofa, but I just hadn’t quite got around to starting. This sofa screamed out at me and I knew it would be perfect at the foot of our bed facing out into the garden. This piece was destined to be recovered in one of my all-time favorite fabrics and colours – Indigo Canvas and to complement the new upholstery I chose a classic blue and white stripe cushion. The legs and arms were [...]

Crochet Bags – Handmade by Ellie

Ellie Ramsay2019-02-07T11:55:38+00:007 February 2019|Blog, On My Design Bench|

I am happy that plastic bags are being phased out of usage by stores and people alike. We are now aware of the damage that plastic is causing to our earth, waterways, and animals, so I completely support this movement. While there are many places to find yourself some reusable grocery bags, in true Ellie style, I MUST make my own! If you did not know, I simply love to crochet and knit. I make purses, cloths and bags. They are a great replacement for plastic, as well as reusable grocery bags, and in my opinion, are much more beautiful. [...]

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