It's been my dream, for over a decade now, to create a small business around designing kid's rooms...and I've finally taken my first tentative steps on the path to achieving that dream.
It's been quite a challenge...I was a full-time police officer when the idea came to me...and, despite their protestations to the contrary, innovation and progression in any form is not supported.
I wanted to combine my idea with raising awareness over child abuse, having been a specialist investigator of such crimes for twelve years previously, but the police managers I encountered were not an imaginative group and couldn't see the potential...I'm reminded of the 'insanity' quote from Albert Einstein as I write...
But the dream didn't die there...in some respects it just grew bigger and stronger and clearer with each and every set-back...and there have been a few I'll admit.
But I didn't give up...chipping away, bit by bit until I'm here proudly letting you know about my beautiful, new website...and blog...
In the next few weeks I'll have to decide what I'm going to do with this blog...and wanted to let you know that I may have to let it go as I concentrate on the new one...is this the feeling mother get when their kids leave home for the first time, or am I just being a little over-dramatic...I think it might be the latter...
Here's the link you need to find the magical (hope you agree) world of Dreams and Wishes...
Sunday, 27 August 2017
Monday, 6 February 2017
Here's one I made earlier...
My technical frailties mean I've not quite finished the latest moodboard...so, in true 'Blue Peter' style, here's one I made earlier...
1. Cole and Son 2. Cox and Cox 3. Manzanita Kids 4. oeufnyc 5. EO Denmark 6. Fine Little Day
1. Cole and Son 2. Cox and Cox 3. Manzanita Kids 4. oeufnyc 5. EO Denmark 6. Fine Little Day
Sunday, 29 January 2017
Take one kid's desk...
How about the K Desk from Rafa Kids...
And create a fresh-feeling homework space....
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Take one wallpaper...
Hibou Home's delightful 'Portraits' wallpaper...
...inspired this simple kid's room theme...
...inspired this simple kid's room theme...
1. Hibou Home 2. String 3. Jielde 4. Blomkal 5. Maileg 6. Ferm Living 7. Ferm Living 8. Fiona Walker England
Sunday, 1 January 2017
Off to a good start in Get Organised Month.
I think I must have fallen into every trap of unsuccessful blogging in recent years...lack of technical knowledge, procrastination, content not good enough, content not consistent...you name it, I've done it! Not intentionally though, I hasten to add...!
But, still, it seems like a good idea to make a fresh start now, in Get Organised Month.
So, while I go off and sort out my blog-post calendar, I'll leave you with some easy ideas on how to organise some of those new Christmas toys...
1. FermLiving 2. Minene 3. lisasaysgah 4. Anne-Claire Petit 5. This Modern Life 6. Hobbycraft
7. The Basket Room 8. Play&Go 9. Rice
But, still, it seems like a good idea to make a fresh start now, in Get Organised Month.
So, while I go off and sort out my blog-post calendar, I'll leave you with some easy ideas on how to organise some of those new Christmas toys...
1. FermLiving 2. Minene 3. lisasaysgah 4. Anne-Claire Petit 5. This Modern Life 6. Hobbycraft
7. The Basket Room 8. Play&Go 9. Rice
Wednesday, 31 August 2016
March 'Makeover' winners finally get their dream nursery....
Way back in March Dreams and Wishes held a competition to win a 'Dream Nursery Makeover'.
The lucky winners had a great deal of decorating waiting for them when they moved into their new seaside home so we didn't get started on the nursery for several weeks...but now it's done...and judging by the new occupant's reaction, it's a great success...!
Our winning mum wanted a woodland theme so we started with a feature wall using Scion's 'Branch' wallpaper and painted the rest of the room in a matching chalky white...complimenting the existing furniture.
Additional colours were inspired by the cot-bedding, including hand-made gingham curtains and animal cushions for the tee-pee, made by a family friend...!
The Mimi'Lou wall sticker and SewHeartFelt fox rug continued the woodland theme...while the little crochet stool, from Anne-Claire Petit, echoed the bed-linen colours.
A hand-made lampshade from James Design, completes the makeover.
Our winner is delighted with the new room and says even her daughter's sleep patterns have improved since completing the makeover...great news indeed!
Here's just a peek...
The lucky winners had a great deal of decorating waiting for them when they moved into their new seaside home so we didn't get started on the nursery for several weeks...but now it's done...and judging by the new occupant's reaction, it's a great success...!
Our winning mum wanted a woodland theme so we started with a feature wall using Scion's 'Branch' wallpaper and painted the rest of the room in a matching chalky white...complimenting the existing furniture.
Additional colours were inspired by the cot-bedding, including hand-made gingham curtains and animal cushions for the tee-pee, made by a family friend...!
The Mimi'Lou wall sticker and SewHeartFelt fox rug continued the woodland theme...while the little crochet stool, from Anne-Claire Petit, echoed the bed-linen colours.
A hand-made lampshade from James Design, completes the makeover.
Our winner is delighted with the new room and says even her daughter's sleep patterns have improved since completing the makeover...great news indeed!
Here's just a peek...
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
A few highlights from the Spirit of Summer Fair...
Just a few of the many beautiful things on offer at the House&Garden Fair at Olympia in June...love the dreamy vintage feel...
Clockwise from top left; Scumble Goosie, Suziebee, Greige and Leporello
Clockwise from top left; Scumble Goosie, Suziebee, Greige and Leporello
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