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Spring in a teacup

Spring in a teacup

by Claire, March 3rd, 2010 in In the Garden, Shabby Chic Planting, Vintage Inspiration

I am loving these pretty vintage teacups, which brighten up your windowsill and make unique gifts. Read more »

Snowdrop Season

Snowdrop Season

by Claire, February 15th, 2010 in In the Garden

Snowdrops mark the start of the gardening season and are a welcome sign that spring is on its way... Read more »

Gateways and new beginnings

Gateways and new beginnings

by Claire, January 28th, 2010 in Vintage Inspiration - 1 comment

January is named after Janus, the Roman god of gateways and new beginnings, so I thought I’d share a gallery of wintery gate photos taken over the last month.... Read more »

Pine Cone Bird Feeders

Pine Cone Bird Feeders

by Claire, January 11th, 2010 in Country Crafts, Green & Eco Living, In the Garden - 1 comment

The snow has meant a false start to the new year for many of us.....these simple to make pine cone bird feeders will help to keep children entertained and the birds in your garden happy during the big freeze. Read more »

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

by Claire, December 31st, 2009 in News, Shabby Chic Planting, Vintage Inspiration - 2 comments

January and February are normally my least favourite time of year but this year I've got lots to look forward to and plenty to keep me busy. I will be dedicating the next couple of months to getting the final bits and pieces ready for the Mabel & Rose launch in early spring. Read more »

Deck the Halls with Natural Christmas Decorations.....

Deck the Halls with Natural Christmas Decorations…..

by Claire, December 8th, 2009 in Country Crafts, Green & Eco Living - 3 comments

I spent a really inspiring morning this weekend learning how to make natural Christmas decorations using willow, birch and dogwood.... Read more »

National Antiques Week - Antiques Are Green

National Antiques Week – Antiques Are Green

by Claire, November 24th, 2009 in Green & Eco Living

This week is National Antiques Week and the theme is Antiques Are Green - a campaign which highlights antiques as the original green industry and cleverly promotes the idea that buying vintage can mean "guilt-free" shopping. Read more »

Mabel & Rose at the town garden

Mabel & Rose at the town garden

by Claire, November 19th, 2009 in News - 2 comments

We'd hoped to have the Mabel & Rose website ready to launch before Christmas, but things always seem to take longer than we think! In the meantime we are really excited that the town garden in Oxford will be exclusively stocking a selection of our shabby chic garden accessories. Read more »

Winter Tin Bath Planter

Winter Tin Bath Planter

by Dan, November 4th, 2009 in In the Garden, Shabby Chic Planting, Vintage Inspiration

My brother and his wife had a joint 40th birthday party recently and we wanted to give them a gift that was a bit different. Claire suggested giving them one of our vintage tin bath planters for their garden. Read more »

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

by Claire, October 31st, 2009 in Country Crafts, Vintage Inspiration

It seemed like an appropriate day to harvest my crop of winter squash from the veggie patch, pictured here in one of our vintage baskets with some decorative gourds and a traditional pumpkin that the kids will be hollowing out into a Jack o Lantern later. Read more »

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