♥ Loving pom poms


I go through phases, it's true. Some stay (garlands), some go (gingham) but generally when I love something, I really, really love it.

I wonder how long my new tissue pom pom affair will last? I just can't get enough of them lately. I am making some for the Cappers' mermaid party in October and generally just looking at pictures of them because they make me feel good. Weirdness.

You can find instructions on how to make them via Martha Stewart Weddings (where else!).

This post is part of Anna's ♥ Much Love ♥ Monday. Visit her blog on Monday to find more lovable things.

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Bench makeover

My garden bench
Bench Cushions
Bench by Garden and Homes Direct
For my outdoor living room I really wanted a cute, comfy bench to relax on. After a long search on the internet, finding a white bench within my budget seemed impossible! Instead, I bought a hard wood bench from Garden and Homes Direct and painted it jasmine white.

For the seat pad, I had some thick foam cut to size and made a removable cover for it out of hard-wearing cotton duck. I chose the stone spot from Cath Kidston so it would match the curtains in my garden shed, and added blue piping to match the cushions in my dining set.

I bought some cheap square cushions from Ikea and made removable covers for them in the Cath Kidston pink spot, which I trimmed with small white pom poms, and the Cath Kidston rose stripe, which I trimmed with pink and blue piping. The bolster cushions are from John Lewis, and are covered with a Clarke & Clarke blue spot fabric and trimmed with white pom poms.

For colder nights, I bought a green blanket to snuggle up in, which I got for less than £5 from BHS!

A quiet relaxing seat during the day, and a cosy place for drinking Pimms at night!

Have a sweet day!
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