{Sponsored by Target}With Aussie Dad's celebrating Father's Day in just over a week, we have been shopping to find gifts for the Man of the House. We have been painting our home over the past few months. The study will be one of the next rooms … [Read more...]
Hexagon Coasters
Do you love home renovating shows? Sarah and I have recently started watching House Rules which is inspiring us to make changes around our home to give it a more modern, updated look. Sarah is on her inter-semester break, so has been busy painting … [Read more...]
Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham
It has been a cold, wet, and wintry weekend here in Perth. The perfect weather to spend in my sewing room. I finished my latest pattern, the Pretty Patchwork Pillow Sham. This was fun and quick to piece together and makes a cosy addition to the … [Read more...]
Autumn Decorating Ideas
(Sponsored by Target)Autumn is my favourite time of year! The weather is finally cooling down after our long hot summer and we start to spend more time indoors appreciating the comforts of home. We have been spending time in the kitchen creating … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas 2014
We wanted to wish you and your families, peace, joy and happiness this Christmas. We really appreciate you visiting A Spoonful of Sugar during the year, and leaving such wonderful comments and emails. Thank you for following our sewing, baking, and … [Read more...]
Simple and Festive Decorating Ideas for Christmas
Sponsored by TargetChristmas is our favourite time of year! We love to decorate our home, make gifts, bake special treats, and embrace all the joy of the festive season. Our Christmas preparations are well under way and we look forward to sharing … [Read more...]
Cross Pillow
Sometimes simple design features work best and it really lets the fabric shine. I have been playing around with some patchwork pillow designs this week, but in the end decided to go with a simple appliquéd Swiss cross or plus symbol. … [Read more...]
Hexie Pillowcase
Remember the hexies I was making last weekend? They have now been incorporated into a Pretty Pillowcase. Using pretty florals, ginghams, and polka dots in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and green, I made 22 Hexies. They were hand stitched onto the … [Read more...]