Louis love

Those of you who 'like' my Facebook page will already know that at long last, prints of my 'Malle Fleurs' painting are now available. I've had many, many requests for them, and now they're finally here. And better yet, all prints are still 20% off - but only until 30th June.'Malle Fleurs'giclee prin…
The Wimbledon Queue
Posted By Happy Homemaker UKI wanted to attempt one of England's summer traditions,The Wimbledon QueueBut hearing stories of 3 hour waits and people camping out,I had been feeling a bit nervousThen tipped off by a few friends,I learned the key is to arrive laterAnd so I didWe arrived at the queue at…
OPEN FLOOR PLANS

COOL NORTHWEST LIGHTHi Claudine, I recently bought a house with some interesting light variations, which I thought would be fun to repaint. I didn't notice that there is no mill work between the living, dining, kitchen, and foyer rooms, so color from one area has no barrier from the adjacent area.R…
50 Things Before You Turn 11 3/4

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKOur family is a bit outdoorsy,so I was really excited to find the website50Things by National TrustMud Pie Kitchen at Joyful HomeIt lists activities all children should do before they reach 11 3/4The interactive website is designed for kidsDesign your own 'explorer',earn …
Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour
Posted By Happy Homemaker UKUtterupmost Fantasticosa!We LOVED the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio TourHaving opened in April,this tour is new, fresh and perfect for any Harry Potter fanor for anyone interested in the magic of making moviesWith original sets, props, and costumes from the films,this 3…
It's Sale time - 20% off storewide in my Etsy shop!!!!

It's the end of the financial year, and that means....All prints are now 20% off, but only for a limited time, so head on over to my Etsy store.Oh, and you may have noticed I'm now on Instagram - my username is @driftwoodinteriors, or just click on the link on the top right of this page. It's quite …
New in my Etsy store!

For all of you who've asked, prints of my 'Pink Orchids in Vintage Blue' are now available in my Etsy store...'Pink Orchids in Vintage Blue'11"x14" image size on A3 paper for sale here in my Etsy storeIf you're a liker of my Facebook page, you'll already know about this new addition. To be the first…
English Gardens In June

Posted By Happy Homemaker UKGardens in Englandare at their most gorgeous right nowwith their first summer blossoms of the seasonThese photos are from our village fundraiser garden tour,private homes opening their gardens to the publicSee the orange oriental poppy peeking out?My neighbor recently cal…
Trip To Devon

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKI found my happy place a few weekends agoRight in the NE corner of Dartmoor, DevonNarrow, winding hedgerow lanesThatched housesFields of buttercupsTea time with scones and Devonshire cream- Bliss -Yep, I could live right hereWe literally made a U-Turn to get a shot of thi…
PAINTED KITCHENS

I LOVE PAINTED KITCHENSGreige DesignThey don't have to be white, necessarily,although the white ones make me happybut there are other options, too...like lovely dove grayI wouldn't complain about this color - not even a little bitRead more »…
Bali beauty

As a teenager, one of my prized items of clothing was a white, oversized Stuart Membery shirt. Worn with leggings, slouchy boots and requisite bandana tied in my hair (did I mention it was the late 80's?) I was loving myself sick. As you do. Anyway, nowdays I'm still a massive Membery fan, and altho…
CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE

MEOWWW I've always loved the color palette of a Siamese Cat. Creamy beiges,deep browns, dark charcoal, and those calm blue eyes.There is a reason they are so beautiful. Nature knows the perfectcolor palette! Read more »…
THE PERFECT NEUTRALS

COLOR FOR THE BAMBINOSometimes the best way to choose color for a child or a baby's room is to start with the bedding.You can't always guarantee that you will find fabric to match your paint color - but you can almost plan on finding paint to match your fabric. Most home improvement stores carry co…
Weekend Shot

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKSnapshot of SaturdayCricket in backgroundIce cream manSome blue skyWhat more could you ask for?- photo by me -…
Mug For Anglophiles

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKOne last royal bit before I leave the royal themeI spied this delightful mugat LibertyCheck out the poem on the backSuch a clever way to remember the order of past monarchsfrom LibertyEver wondered what the Queen carries in her handbag?According to Hello! magazine, Queen …