Make it: Cushions 3 ways

We thought it was about time we upped the home factor here on the blog, after all Autumn is all about getting comfortable and perhaps nesting in your new home and so we thought why not give you three different ways you can change up your sofa style with cushions.

Make it: Chunky Stitch Scarf

It's that time of year where apart from getting in the Christmas spirit, it is getting chilly outside!  I have been meaning to make this plain old black scarf into something a bit more interesting for a while and so with all this cold weather it was about time I did it.

This is a really simple DIY and so it really has no steps at all to it.  First up, I chose to use some of my Wool and the Gang Jersey Be Good which is T-shirt yarn, that I got in our goodie bag from Liberty way back in March.  It was just the perfect kind of Neon Yellow to brighten up the black scarf and so had to be done.

Next step was to thread the T-shirt Yarn through some gaps in the black knitted scarf.  If the gaps were hard to find, I just used a crochet hook to help me.  I then threaded the yarn all through the top of the scarf and linked the two ends together to make a snood.  Then, that was it, it really was that easy.  I might add another line of the neon, but undecided yet.  What do you think?

What would you customise for this time of year?  Something woolly, maybe get the Christmas Jumper sorted with a bit of customisation?

H

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Plus Size Autumn Wardrobe Essentials

Star Scarf / Newlook burgundy dress / Newlook Teal dress / Widest Boots / Teal Bag / Grey coat

I spoke about my love of autumn on Friday and another thing I love about the change of seasons is re-vamping my wardrobe. I have a check list of essentials that I try and shop for each season.

My Autumn essentials are...

A few casual dresses

Black tights

A cozy cardigan

A handbag in a dark colour

A pair of boots

A scarf (or two)

And a coat.

I have bought a few bits over the past week that tick off some of my list and help to Autumn-ise my wardrobe. 

I loved this little dress from Newlook so much I bought it in two gorgeous Autumny colours, I think they will be great with black tights and boots, with a cardi or under a jumper as a skirt.  I have been searching for a winter handbag and this one ticked all my boxes, perticularly with two strap options. These boots are from Newlook's Wide-fit range, which are great for me as lots of tall boots don't fit my calves and I had to throw out my favourite boots last winter as I wore them so much I split the heal.  I wish they were grey, not beige, but they do have them in black too so maybe if I wear them enough I will get the black pair too. My Mum actually bought me this scarf from Accessorize as a gift on a recent shopping trip and I love it.  She knows I love stars so she said she had to get it for me. It is so soft and snuggly I can't wait to wear it.  I always find it really hard to find winter coats that I like, especially in my favourite neutral colour grey so this one is perfect for me. I really like that it can be smart or casual. A little hint for plus sized girls, I buy my tights from Evans in the largest size they do, which I think is 3, they are the best tights and so much comfier than any others I have tried. 

What clothes are you looking forward to adding back into your wardrobe? I can't wait to get my feet in a cosy pair of socks and boots! 

Sammy xxx

Friday Favourites: New Colour Trends

One/ Chunky Scarf  Two/ Mustard and Teal  Three/ Boho Bag  Four/ Stripe Jumper  Five/ Blue and Yellow  Six/ Leather Satchel  Seven/ Bow belt  Eight/ Coral and Mint  Nine/ Dyed Jeans

I love Spring colour combinations, and I have seen some lovely ones floating around the web this week. Here are my favourites, some to add to your wish list and some to add to your DIY list too.

Get your crochet hook out  and make yourself a chunky knit scarf in one of my fave shades, Mustard.

An old sweatshirt or tired looking jumper could be jazzed up with a can of neon spray and some masking tape to get an effect like the H&M jumper at no4. and a simple packet of dye could transform an old pair of white jeans to a great summer shade of mint like these ones at No9

What is your fave colour combination right now?

Sammy x