 Amanda H in the studio with unfinished landscape painting (detail) Image by Create Display |
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It is mid-April in England and the gardens and landscapes of Sussex are green and bursting with colourful flowers at last. We have had enormous amounts of rain since Christmas all along the southern counties which has caused some flooding. This has meant Hampshire and Sussex have been on the news again this year, especially in the coastal villages and along the river Arun which has burst its banks. |
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Consequently, we are all just emerging outside and assessing the best projects to tackle first in order to brighten up our homes and business premises this season. It has been a good time to get organised with our favourite white painted baskets which are ideal for fabrics. The wet weather has also been a good opportunity to do some water-based painting sessions in the studio. More details on our latest pieces to follow…in the meantime check out our finished items on sale in our Etsy shop: |
| https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CreateDisplay |
 'noughties' pink MaxMara waisted jacket with custom matching cordroy hat cuffs and leather tassle bag. Alteration and photo by Amanda Howse |
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We have also enjoyed taking care of some thrifty alterations to our outdoor kit for cooler days. This wool hat and down filled coat have been enhanced using rose quartz pink corduroy fabric from Hobbycraft. A matching leather bag has been updated with a felt heart applique and some toning ribbons also from the crafty outlet emporium. |
 John Lewis bedlinen in Create Display country cottage interior bedroom with custom made headboard and cushiion and upcycled furniture. Photo and interior by Amanda Howse |
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April is a perfect time to spruce up your bedding ready for the sunny mornings and long evenings, when I personally love to read something inspiring to round off the day. This 100% cotton set pictured here is from John Lewis. Here is a link for a similar botanical print that will certainly get you ready to start the day embracing spring: |
| https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-botany-duvet-cover-set/p6326504 |
 A pair of intertwined pink orchids brighten window cill in white kitchen in Sussex country cottage. Photo by Amanda Howse |
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Bringing nature indoors is an easy and affordable way to style neutral interiors this season. Shades of fuchsia and rose are uplifting and perfect for softening a white and monochrome kitchen and adding a splash of brighter colour. |
 Three painted pots of pink orchids with cream china fruit bowl add colour to white country kitchen |
| At Create Display we wish you a happy and healthy spring wherever you like to live. Many thanks for dropping by to our blog. To talk with us about refreshiong your interior scheme or any other project or idea contact us: |
| https://www.createdisplay.com/?page_id=528 |
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B&Q white baskets |
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Weekend MaxMara ladies padded coats |