A passion for beautiful things for the home
My Cheeky Little Monkey’s are made from socks…new are best! With minimal machine sewing involved or if you prefer you can hand stitch, they’re super easy and fun to make. I have a confession – I’ve made loads! These are … Read More
My how-to-guide for my popular Sock Monkey make feature in the double page spread in this edition of the sewers favourite magazine Sew Inspired, Spring Edition. This is a great project to make as a gift for your cheeky Monkey! Click on image to … Read More
Crafts Beautiful Magazine February Edition goes behind the camera’s to find out Eco Interior Designer Jacqui Joseph’s latest crafty adventure as she tackles the art of Marbling onto fabric! Click on the image for the full read.. Crafts Beautiful … Read More
Homemade Made Easy Get your papers out and decoupage a dining chair….. This is a great and easy way to turn a ‘seen-better-days’ dining chair into an interesting, fun and unique piece for the home. Use all manner of … Read More
Homemade Made Easy – Weekend Project. It’s easy to turn an unloved chair destined for the tip into a thing of beauty, from drab to fab. Be bold with colour and try new ideas…after all what do you have to … Read More
Decorative Silver beads are normally reserved for adorning christmas trees or perhaps sparkle to wedding decor. But there is another use for them and it’s brilliantly cost effective. Yes, you’ve guessed it upcycling a lampshade! The result looks stunning and it’s super easy … Read More
I adore my Hurricane Lanterns, they always look fabulous when we place candles inside them in the summer months in our small outside space. It gives the most delicious soft … Read More
Jacqui Joseph Style Showreel
Don’t think of Kilner jars just for preserves, jams or pickles. If you’re looking for something stylish to store ribbons, threads, buttons, safety pins or needlecrafts bits n bobs, this could be ideal. Your pin cushion jar would also make a great present!
A good tip is to use lightweight cotton or poly/cotton mix fabric, if the fabric is too thick your lid will not screw down. Be adventurous with fabric colours to add vibrancy to your space.