I've decorated the homes of a few celebrities over the years, and one who's great to work with is the chef Ainsley Harriot. He makes a fantastic bacon sandwich for the boys and always brings up a couple of beers at the end of the day. A thoroughly nice guy!
Talking of decorating, you may have seen the Bedroom Makeover Show recently which hopefully gave you some inspiration for your own homes!
To keep your DIY enthusiasm going, I've put together some more tips and adivce so you can tackle DIY jobs with confidence.
Keep your eyes peeled for more tips over the coming weeks.
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Hi everyone,
Thank you for all your great questions. I have tried to answer these as best as I can and I hope my answers are helpful.
I have a problem most crafters would love. I have too much stuff and I now find it hard to focus and design cards. How would you organise to help to get the flair and focus back?
Colour co-ordination is the simplest way to go about it. Collate everything in colour themes and I'm sure you will find that easier. You could also invest in some good magazines, like Crafts Beautiful or Papercraft Inspirations, for a little inspiration. Find a few components that you really like and then pull out paper and card in co-ordinating colours to start and that should help.
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Mischa Sundstad has been involved in the fashion industry for 20 years, but we know her best as silver jewellery designer on her range Mischa by Design. She was at QVC getting ready for Silver Day on Sunday 23rd March and she spoke to us about Angelina Jolie, design inspiration and funny moments on air...
What sparked your interest in jewellery design?
As a model I travelled the world and was inspired by the things I saw. My first inspiration is fashion, but I became interested in shapes in the natural world, such as unfurling baby ferns and the beauty of raw gemstones. I've used these themes in my jewellery by creating clean, bold designs without heavy embellishments.
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Hi everyone,
This is a recipe I adapted when my children were little and I had very little money. Ever been hunting down the back of the settee for coins? Then you get the picture! I have never actually had a conventional haddock kedgeree.
(Please note – no kitties were harmed during the making of this kedgeree. It’s only called that because my two cats love it with a passion!)
This dish is very affordable and a great last-minute standby meal. I also like it because you can chuck it in a Lock & Lock and it makes a great packed lunch without looking like yesterday’s leftovers. This is so easy to make and great if you’ve got a few people round for an informal gathering. It goes well on a buffet table at a bbq too!
Try Catherine's Kitty Kedgeree recipe
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