D.I.Y Desk stationery

Hi All

I am currently helping my sister re-decorate my little nieces bedroom, she ain't that little anymore mind, she is getting older by the minute and it freaks me the hell out. Libby is eight now so she has out grown that happy story princess stage so it is time for a fun, bright practical space. I will be blogging  as I progress. I want to do projects for Libby to get involved so there are elements that she has created herself to make her room more personal. There are number of mini projects that I have planned and we completed one of them yesterday, desk stationary holders. We went all thrifty using baked bean cans which we saved over the past few weeks.They are pretty much self explanatory on how they are created however I have included some step by step images.

You will need: old tin cans, masking tape, spray paint in your choice of colours), safety goggles and protective face mask.

Peel off the label from the tin, this can be easily done when the label is wet. Also there may be areas on the can where the label has been glued so soak in warm water to remove.

 

Once the can is clean, you can either spray the whole can or create a band of colour. You can create any pattern you like. Libby used masking tape to create bands of colour at different height on the cans.

To keep the walls and tables spray paint free i would suggest to do this outside. We also used newspaper and a shoe box. I one most of the spraying although I did let Libby have a little try as after all these are all her projects for her room. I must stress she did wear both the goggles and protective mask and was assisted by myself at all times.

 

  

Ta da!!

 

Styling with Strange Case Collective's Wedding shoot

Hollie at Rivington Photography'

A couple of months ago I met the lovely founders, Sophie and Laura of Strange Case Collective,
who do an amazing job of making something look amazing! They invited me to help assist styling their wedding shoot.

I roll up right outside the venue at 6am (loads of car parking spaces at this time of the morning) of Liverpool’s Alma de Cuba on Seel street. Prior to the shoot they sent over a mood/theme board loaded with beautiful inspirational pictures and colours. The theme for the wedding was influenced by springs pastels with strong pops of colour from blooming flower wreaths  on a back drop of rustic walls and services that Alma de Cuba have to offer.

Hollie at Rivington Photography & Flowers by Flowerbarn

Armed with my kit, clips, pins, scissors and a bag full of paper crafted flowers no time was wasted on setting up the first shot of the day which was the wedding top table. It really was great to meet all the talented people who were involved to make this shoot look amazing. I could talk all day about how much I loved the shoot but the images speak for themselves of the love and time that went into it. 

Hollie at Rivington Photography & Flowers by Flowerbarn

 

 

 

Company Magazine & New Look Fashion Forum Event

I recently attended a fashion event hosted by Company Magazine & New Look in Manchester called 'The Fashion Forum'. Sharing drinks with fellow readers I met some inspirational women in the fashion and retail industry. The event started with drinks and networking then we had a talk from the fashion industry's front row runners on how they got to the top of the style ladder. I was keen to find out more about the visual side of the magazine i.e styling  photo shoots  and sourcing props.  Oh, and we received a free goody bag packed with amazing products and treats.