Fly Lula

Learning google sketchup

I am expanding my computer skills! I have loved learning how to use a blog and navigate my way around the world of hosting, mapping and all the other blog jargon. Now I am taking myself by the hand and leading me into the world of 3D image making. I love interior design and staging. … Continue reading »

Making origami fabric butterfly hairbands

We went to a wonderful woodland wedding last weekend. I made these little hairband butterfly’s following some really simple origami instructions. Here They are a little fiddly, but after a bit of practice( and patience) I got it. You can make your rectangle of fabric any size you like. I made my rectangle 9cm x … Continue reading »

5 minute kids bike seat fix up

The sun is out, and our bikes are ready to go. We went for a lovely bicycle ride last weekend. An hour or so into Bristol’s surrounding country side, and then back home again. The girls had a great time on the back of our bikes, watching the countryside go by. They where so tired … Continue reading »

Making Moroccan style poufs

I happened upon a giant bag of polystyrene beanbag balls, some time ago. If I’m being totally honest I have been storing them in the garden for the past 3 years. In a great big blue bag, which the kids loved jumping on. Paul finally had enough of moving the bag around our garden. So … Continue reading »

A great workspace and some new junk for me

Just a couple of hours to myself on a Saturday morning, does me the world of good. Popping out in the car. The radio on a little louder, driving a little faster and not having to haul 2 children, a pushchair, a bag of just ‘in case’ items and myself out of the car where … Continue reading »

Taking care of my feet and getting rid of cracked heels xxx

Their not very pretty, but I sure do love and appreciate my feet. With all the hard work they do for me, I really should take more care of them. Last weekend this is something I decided it was about time I sorted out. My heels where so cracked and hard they looked awful. There … Continue reading »

Making focaccia

We don’t really eat a lot of bread in our house. We have a loaf in the freezer to take out a slice, as and when we need it. I’ll buy a focaccia or another artisan bread as a treat. But making our own, wow it’s so easy and the ingredients are always in the … Continue reading »

From the depths of a snotty pile of tissues……

I return. What a couple of weeks! The Easter holidays have seen the whole family being ill. We had to cancel all our plans, trips away, family meals, leaving the house! 2 weeks of quarantine and I was ready for the school holidays to be over. But I’m also sad we didn’t get to have … Continue reading »

Turning a curtain into a spring skirt

Spring was here, and now it’s gone again. I got a little excited and let my mind wonder of into a spring garden. And what do you need for a day in the garden?… a new skirt. I found the curtain fabric in a charity shop on holiday last year, in Wales. It just screams … Continue reading »