Autumn styling ....

Despite the feeling Summer had a revival this
past week, Autumn has really made its appearance.

For me the more reason to cosy up my home,

especially my 'new corner' in our living room.

Now all our boys have flown the nest, a very large
dining table wasn't necessary any more. 

At least not all the time, so my husband made me a new one, 

keeping the large tabletop standby when they are all at home.

I do love to make something new from an old piece of furniture.

We already established that the top of our garden table had its
best time, but the iron frame was still good enough as a base for a
new smaller dining table.

We bought some scaffolding wooden boards and
my husband made a new tabletop out of them.

He did exactly the same with the frame of our
garden bench.
With the two new dining chairs we also bought, all this
gives our dining area a whole new atmosphere. 

I'm so very happy with the end result.
Although I have a lovely working space upstairs, this new corner
and my birthday present (a very fast laptop) makes that I hardly use it nowadays.
This is now my favourite (working)spot!

The mirror behind the table is something I never get tired of but I've
added hooks on it, to make room for some (autumnal) displays.
At this point throwing all my good intentions to declutter overboard,
but I just can't help myself.

You can find the Hanging Basket here on our website

I made the little Rosehip Wreath myself, you can see below how ...

The French Linen Table Runner is also available (in two different sizes) at our Shop which you can find here

These are not the only new items on our website, here are the other ones ....

I love this Mini Butler Tray , not only to display Autumn at its best, but also a handy accessory in the kitchen 

Another lovely item for your kitchen is this Wire Iron Egg Basket

And when the nights are drawing in, this Knee-table to have a hot chocolate
 or meal in front of the TV.

In the meantime I enjoy everything the garden still has to offer

You can find the Bellied Jug and Country Diary on our Website

And in anticipation for the real life friends of this one
to make a regular appearance

You can find the Wallsticker Robin here

I also added some items to our Sale
in order to make room for the 'C' word 🙊 

But let's enjoy Autumn first, have a lovely weekend!

Anita
~xo~

After a couple of very busy weekends, there was finally time for a so much needed walk. I saw on Facebook that there was a lot of new life to admire on the goat farm so the Amsterdam Forest was our destination.  

Where snowdrops lead us the way ....

Arriving at the goat farm there was a overload of cuteness ....

With Spring definitely on my mind I love to surround myself with that energetic feeling at home.

With soft toned bulbs and drinking coffee from an almost identical coloured Mug ....  

Fresh flowers ....

In a gorgeous Jug ....

And of course Muscari, not only the real ones but also with a print in a Photo Frame ....

The last few years a keep my garden "messy" for the birds and still amazed to discover new life after removing the fallen leaf ....

Just can't wait to get my seeds out of this Tin ....

 And spend more time in my little greenhouse .... 

While I was writing this post I heard on the radio - that according to this study - watching garden birds has a beneficial effect on your mental well being.
It will be no surprise that I so agree with this ....

And when I'm not watching the birds in my garden, I admire them indoors ....

Or have another coffee with them ....

With the arrival of March, the promise of Spring is just around the corner ....

Not only this gorgeous book of Edith Holden - the Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady - but all other items shown in this post you can find on the Website ....

Happy March everyone, happy (almost) Spring!

Anita

~xo~

A new venture inspired by Nature ....

I know ... I've abandoned this place way too long, but all for a good reason.
It's not that I haven't took any photos, but not the kind I usually share over here.

The last couple of weeks my living room was turned up side down while being used as a 'photo studio'.
All because of the fact that Mr. Reed Warbler and me are starting a new (ad)venture together.

Our love for both Nature and Interior has taken shape in our own Webshop and so very pleased I can finally share it with you ....

As long as we're a couple, I'm the one with the creative ideas and so fortunate with my husband who brings them into reality.
Therefore there will be, alongside New and Vintage items, also our own The Reed Warbler collection.

Most of these items created by my husband like for instance this Bench for the little ones ....

 And some bespoke knitting from my hand, such as this personalised little Dress ....

But most of our products we've sourced with the thought of bringing Nature indoors under our - for instance - category Botanical ....

Picture Frame 

Vintage Books

Botanical School Chart

Although I knew it would be a lot of work 'building' a shop on line, it still took more time than I had expected.
But is was so worth it, because I'm so very happy with the end result.

There's one person in special to thank for, because without him there wouldn't be a shop at all, and that is our youngest son.
Not only he's responsible for the design and everything that comes with it, but also his enthusiasm and confidence has kept me going when doubting sometimes.
All this makes this new venture even more special and counting my blessings even more.

We still have quite a few new products to be added over the next months, so I hope you will stay tuned as we will be adding more stock along the way.

As we're already halfway November it's all about cosy up at home and preparing for Christmas.
So very chuffed with one of our seasonal items, our own produced Hanging Christmas (Advent) Tree ....

  Which is - when all numbered paper bags are opened - also a lovely Christmas display ....

If you want to have a browse .... there's more to find here

Have a lovely weekend!

Anita
~ xo ~

Easter (spring) 'cake' ....

This year I was aiming for something different than the traditional branches to get into the Easter spirit.

If only because of the comments from the men household in which I live. Especially because to them it's more like an obstacle then an addition to the atmosphere (or in other words .... it mainly obstructs their view on the television) 

A while ago I saw this lovely flower (wedding) cake from The Flowerbird on Instagram and it instantly gave me inspiration for an Easter (spring) display ....

Is it only me that when I'm looking for something, it's just not available or ridiculous expensive.

So I decided to make a cheaper version, of what I had in mind as basics, myself.

Therefore I bought this simple candle holder and sink scale in order to glue them to another. 

Together with floral foam (soaked in water) shaped to the size of the scale and moss they form the basis of my spring arrangement. 

Before the real decorating could start I made a hole in the middle and added the Narcissus Bridal Crown which I really love for its fragrance ....

After that I started decorating with these gorgeous roses and spring branches (using a cocktail stick to make a little hole before adding them ) ....

And some Easter decorations with the necessary 'tools' to secure them ....

After gradually adding all of its 'ingredients' this is the end result ....

Though I'm rather pleased with the end result, I braced myself for the expected comment that the men in this house would have preferred an edible cake.

So to keep them happy I prepared something edible too .... 

The narcissus make their expectation more than true, because the living room is filled with a gorgeous springlike scent .... 

Wishing you a happy Easter!

Anita
~xo~