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How I updated my teenagers room with a new blind.

03/08/2016

Recently we were lucky to have our entire home photographed by a professional photographer for a magazine. The whole that is, apart from my teenagers room and our en-suite bathroom.

Why were these two rooms not included? Good question, and one that is very easy to answer. The en-suite was not included because it is the only room in the house that we have not redecorated. The teens room requires a longer explanation…

My Teenagers Room

I blog, therefore I share large parts of my life with you, and the rest of the world. However, some parts of our life I prefer to keep private. My son I do not blog about, in actual fact as he has grown up this has also been at his own request.

Another very simple reason his room was out of bounds for the photo shoot, is that as a typical teenage boy his room is a helluva mess!

He ‘graciously’ gave me permission to show you some pics of a little corner of his room containing his new blackout blind…

The old blind blackout blind.

So this is how his window looked a few days ago…

We decided that curtains are too fussy for a teenage boys room, they take up wall space, usually remain closed and on discussing this with him, we agreed a blackout blind was the way forward clean, minimal, and functional ie. perfect for his room.

‘Order Blinds’ is a company that I had not heard of before, but I wish I had! we bought his last blind from our local diy store for approx £30 it was not made to measure had plastic fittings and a plastic pull that frequently broke and had to be fixed every time you pulled it up. 1 year on it was only fit for the bin.

Order Blinds
“…Order Blinds Online is a family owned and run business based in Nottinghamshire with over 11 years experience selling blinds online. They have applied that experience to offer the best possible range of blinds you can order from the comfort of your home…”

They have a superb range of blinds, colours and fabrics. All you have to do is give them some very simple measurements, choose your style, fabric and colour. Then wait for the postie to deliver, which he did very quickly

We choose a dark grey colour called ‘zinc’ for our thermal blackout roller blind again perfect for his room, as he has 3 white walls and one black.

It was so simple to put up…we like!

My Teenagers room with new blind

 

my teenagers room

 

A before and after pic…

On being asked how he likes his new blind he said ‘yeah Mum it’s good so what’s for tea?’ believe me thats high praise indeed from a teenager!

I think it is a little bit rock n’roll…dont you?

 

my teenagers room updated

 

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Read about my new found love for interior greenery in our home, yes even the teen has a succulent on his shelf!

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I’m finally getting back to writing and more importantly enjoying writing blog posts! 
This week I’ve written about how you can save money by buying tablecloths instead of fabric when sewing linen. 
In case you don’t sew I’ve also included a few linen dresses and comfy wide trousers (my next make )for you to peruse too. 
Let me know what you think, it’s a short read and you can find the link in my stories and in my bio under ‘latest blog post’ 
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First dress #isabellatop by @hubbadingpatterns 
Second @mccallpatterncompany #m7969
Third my favourite #validress by @patternfantastique 
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I’m finally getting back to writing and more importantly enjoying writing blog posts! This week I’ve written about how you can save money by buying tablecloths instead of fabric when sewing linen. In case you don’t sew I’ve also included a few linen dresses and comfy wide trousers (my next make )for you to peruse too. Let me know what you think, it’s a short read and you can find the link in my stories and in my bio under ‘latest blog post’ . First dress #isabellatop by @hubbadingpatterns Second @mccallpatterncompany #m7969 Third my favourite #validress by @patternfantastique . . . #visiblemidlifewoman #fortheloveoflinen #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #ltkeurope #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #midlifeblogger #knowyourstyle #sewover50 #simplestylesundays
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Guess what I’m going to do this weekend?
No not dust the shelves!
I’m going to revisit a crochet project and see if I can finish it by the end of the year 😜
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Guess what I’m going to do this weekend? No not dust the shelves! I’m going to revisit a crochet project and see if I can finish it by the end of the year 😜 . . . . . . . . #crochethookcase #crochethookstorage #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet #grinandshareit #usethosescraps #thanksimadeit #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle #slowfashion #hookedoncrochet
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Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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.
#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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.
.
#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
.
.
.
#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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.
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
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Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . . Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. Just sayin’ 😎 . . . #linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
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I caved in and made a matching top! 
Shorts are #carolynpajamas by @closetcorepatterns camisole top is #sewingfifi by @tillybuttons 
Who is loving matching sets ? 
I used 2m and bits of lace I had leftover. Total cost £10 🎉
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#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun  #sewistsofinstagram
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I caved in and made a matching top! Shorts are #carolynpajamas by @closetcorepatterns camisole top is #sewingfifi by @tillybuttons Who is loving matching sets ? I used 2m and bits of lace I had leftover. Total cost £10 🎉 . . . #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewistsofinstagram
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Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
.
Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
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Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? . Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. . Scroll for more. . . . . #papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
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This little boy is nearly 11 years old. The time has flown. He is healthy for his age but is beginning to suffer with arthritis. 
He finds all the best soft squishy cushions to lay on and loves this Moroccon pouffe!
We are reasearching care of older dogs and wondering if anyone has advice on making life easier for arthritic older dogs. Any suggestions very much appreciated. The vet suggested anti inflammatory meds.
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This little boy is nearly 11 years old. The time has flown. He is healthy for his age but is beginning to suffer with arthritis. He finds all the best soft squishy cushions to lay on and loves this Moroccon pouffe! We are reasearching care of older dogs and wondering if anyone has advice on making life easier for arthritic older dogs. Any suggestions very much appreciated. The vet suggested anti inflammatory meds. . #olddogsrock #olddogsarethebest #shihtzulove #motherofshihtzus #blackandwhiteshihtzu #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys
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