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The Lighthouse in Glasgow is such a wonderful building. It seems to go up and up forever and there is something about it as a space that just helps you breath. Ahhhhhhhhhhh (*sigh not scream) . A bit like that. There is a wonderful café up at the top that I oft frequent with friends Read the Rest »
Jenny the Christmas Jumper Doorstop
Remember that nasty old Christmas jumper we turned into the best cushion EVER (if you’re non the wiser click HERE)? – well let me show you how to turn one of it’s left-over sleeves into our Jenny here – a knitted kitty doorstop fit for your favourite spot in the house. I love her. Real Read the Rest »
Storage is Sexy
Maybe it’s because it’s January, maybe it’s because I now have a 6 month old revving up to get moving or maybe I’ve been living in squalor too long – either way, I’m having an EPIC clearout. I’m going through heaps of ‘important documents’ that have been mounding in many secret (many not-so-secret) places all Read the Rest »
Baby it’s cold outside
Because home is where the heart is, and this is never more true than at Christmas time, here are a few of my favourite homey snaps from the festive season. In a word: cosy. Christmas, you’ve been good to me. Until next year …
Starry Starry Night
There is something about homemade decorations at Christmas time that just make a house a home. It’s a great activity to get the kids involved in too. Making this beautiful Christmas star is quick and easy and doesn’t cost a penny (so long as you’ve got an old mag, some tape and a pair of Read the Rest »
For Perfect Prezzies, Pop into Pop Up Glasgow
One of the things we champion here at Mabel’s Log, (apologies if you read us regularly and are sick of hearing us harp on about it) is local people and their creative genius – local designers, crafters, family businesses, little people doing big (or small), brave and beautiful things which need and deserve our support Read the Rest »
Dear Father Christmas …
Dear Father Christmas, I am writing to you on behalf of my house. I don’t want this to be confused for my own letter. I have written a letter for myself in addition. I hope this doesn’t come as a surprise. The thing is, I don’t think it’s fair for items that are clearly gifts for Read the Rest »
Turn last year’s Christmas jumper into a cosy cushion
I bought this jumper when I was heavily pregnant, purely because I LOVED the print. I tried it on and it looked horrific. It’s because I’m heavily pregnant, I thought to myself. Six months later however, it still looks obscene. It’s the combination of turtle neck, chunky knit, huge breast-feeding knockers and horizontal print that Read the Rest »
Can Christmas come too early?
This week I indulged my mild obsession with interiors and splurged on a whole bunch of magazines. I was completely surprised to see them all covered with Christmas decorating tips. Did I completely miss summer? How is it Christmas time already? Then I remembered that bonfire night hadn’t even been yet. It might be accepted Read the Rest »
