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CCrraaffttyy oonn tthhee s cchheeaapp; MATTHEW ISAR CHECKS OUT GRANNY CHIC.
THE first thing you notice about Rachelle Blondel and Tif
Fussell''s homes is how warm and welcoming they are. Bright,
floral patterns and a charming and eclectic array of hand-crafted
, knickknacks and vintage furniture make up the decor,
creating an inviting, cosy feel that somehow manages to encapture
contemporary style and comforting nostalgia.
Blondel and Fussell are both established bloggers in the crafts
world (dottieangel.blogspot.com or talesoftedandagnes.blogspot.co.uk),
and their homes are testament to their skill.
Peeking around Blondel''s farmhouse in Yorkshire, or
Fussell''s
stateside
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2. Alaska Of or in the 48 contiguous states of the United States.
adv. Informal
1.
mock Tudor home, not a single room
doesn''t have one of their own creations added to it, from
patchwork blankets, crocheted tea cosies, and reupholstered furniture.
Now, the friends are sharing their home-style secrets and ideas in
a new book called
Granny
Chic. Based on their own interiors,
it''s packed full of 'recipes'' for crafty
creations, from knitted
bunting
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and patched-fabric lampshades to lacy
doilies.
Blondel and Fussell have always been creative types, even
preferring colouring pencils and
embroidery
ornamental needlework applied to all varieties of fabrics and worked with many sorts of thread—linen, cotton, wool, silk, gold, and even hair. Decorative objects, such as shells, feathers, beads, and jewels, are often sewn to the embroidered piece.
to traditional toys when
they were kids, but they''d encourage anyone to give it a go.
Believe you me, we both have cupboards of shame where the abandoned
projects are hidden,says Blondell. But you learn each time and practice
does make perfect.
And the benefits are endless. Granny Chic harks back to the
make-do-and-mend ethos, and getting crafty in your home can help save
money. Instead of throwing away tea towels, clothes
hangers
, and old
chairs they can be kept and transformed into kooky centrepieces. More
importantly, it''s fun and rewarding.
Proudly holding up something you have made yourself is a most
satisfying feeling,says Blondell. There has also been many a time when
it has been a practical problem-solver to make something, when money is
tight or you really can''t find just the right thing
you''re looking for.
We also love that individual feel that crafting and making things
gives. It can also be a bit of a lifesaver and has seen us both through
some really low times when a bit of mindless stitching, shuffling
furniture or hooking can transport you away from the murky depths.
Being short of time needn''t stop you getting creative -
after all, it doesn''t matter how long a project takes. And
crochet squares or small pieces of stitching can be carried with you and
whipped out and worked on for five minutes,adds Blondell. If you want to
do it you will find the time.
The book also features photos from both authors' ' homes,
providing inspiration for your own decor and insight into their style.
When it comes to furniture, Blondel and Fussell like to mix and
match modern pieces with vintage finds and regularly go out to find
something with a bit of history.
We prefer to scout out the real thing, along with bashed-in
corners, rusty bits, chips and dents. This is what gives it its story -
where it has been, who it belonged too,says Blondell.
And the title, Granny Chic, couldn''t be more perfect.
Our grannies'' houses were a
safe haven
as children, and full
of wonder and delight and things you weren''t allowed to
touch!
But for us it''s away of presenting these pieces in a
fresh way with clean lines and mixing it up with modern furniture.
It''s what makes granny chic both comforting but
exciting.HOMES FOR PAGE HOMES FOR SALE PAGE 19
CAPTION(S):
All pictures from Granny Chic by Tif Fussell and Rachelle Blondel,
with photography by Catherine Gratwicke (Kyle Books, PS16.99)