And we're off! We're two Lockdown Lunchtime Lives down already - the first cooking a Green Thai Curry live on Friday just gone (what was I thinking, talk about baptism of fire, with literal chilli) and the Saturday Specialist with the bloody marvellous Sarah Parmenter of ReLovedMcr. The latter was an absolutely storming hour of... Continue Reading →
How To Upcycle ‘Brown’ Furniture: Tips on Painting & Replacing Mouldings
Just like Rocky a few short months ago, this ginger tinged sideboard adopted when we bought Moregeous HQ several years ago was sorely in need of some tlc. He'd been stored in an outside shed, ending up not only scratched and damp damaged, but also bereft of several of his decorative insert beads. I think... Continue Reading →
Review: ‘Hey Clay’, Yorkshire 2015
Me : Darling, I fancy doing something sexy for my birthday this year, you up for that? Him : *Nods furiously* Me : *Plans homage to famous scene from Ghost. Sort of.*Now, ok, I know there are a few subtle differences, but you need to bear in mind that a) Patrick & Demi might have set the... Continue Reading →
Making An Alphabet Letter With C4’s Charis Williams & B&Q
I get lots of invites to blogger events but it's the ones where we'll be 'doing' that really appeal, getting stuck in to learn something new, with a brand I identify with or already use. An early evening using jigsaws and circular saws to chop wood & make an alphabet letter with the lovely Charis... Continue Reading →
How To Make UK Style ‘Kokedama’ Garden or Moss Balls
This was a delightful craft project I did for Crafty Magazine and I just found this post hidden in my drafts, better late than never! Inspired by the Japanese art of Kokedama or moss ball making, where plants are held in a suspension of earth bound by moss and string or wire. There's a great... Continue Reading →
A little Heart Art goes a long, lovely way
Thought you might like to see some images from our fab Valentine's event in aid of the Love Withington Baths campaign, which most of you know Mr M & I have been involved with for a little over a year. A group of us are currently working on a business plan which will hopefully see... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Blog Diary: A fun & successful Independent Interiors Show, Manchester 2013
Big congrats to organisers Rachael & Victoria and to all the talented exhibitors at the very first Independent Interiors Show in Manchester yesterday for a very enjoyable and, according to visitors & designer-makers alike, a very successful day. It takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make something like this happen and I was delighted... Continue Reading →