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How Katie Rushworth and Tesco helped me get my Garden Ready for Summer

25/05/2017

Katie Rushworth is a super talented gardener and a sweetheart in real life too! Have you seen her on ITV’s Love Your Garden?  You are probably wondering how I know she really is lovely?

Katie Rushworth

Katie Rushworth helped me get my garden ready for summer.

I know this because I spoke to her on the telephone the other day!

Of course we chatted all things garden related and she offered me some welcome advice on how to get my garden ready for Summer!

“I potter around, I weed and occasionally I throw a few packets of seed about”

As a family we live in the garden during summer, we move the inside out and dine al fresco weather permitting. I am sure you do too? I love spending time in our garden, but I am not a gardener. I dont have the time or the knowledge, I potter around, I weed and occasionally I throw a few packets of seed about. The boys mow the lawn and thats that.

Here is a rough (very rough) sketch of our garden layout:

Lazy Daisy jones garden plan for katie Rushworth

A small squarish, garden on two levels. We inherited the design from the previous owners of the house.

view of lower level of the garden

I have often wished to have an expert on hand, a garden Fairy Godmother perhaps, to ask all those niggly horticultural questions. For instance, what to plant where, what grows best in our chalky, Dorset soil and what to use as an attractive surface on the lower level.

lazy daisy jones garden corner

So how lucky was I too be invited to take part in a garden campaign with Katie Rushworth and Tesco?  This was the reason I have been chatting to Katie on the phone!

I was prepared and had done my homework. I wrote a list of my personal gardening questions and sent some snaps of my back and front garden to Katie.

The next day a gorgeous hamper of garden goodies arrived from Tesco Everything I would need to help me prep our garden and make it summer ready!

tesco garden equipment

…and not only that, there was everything my family and I could possibly want to enjoy ourselves in the garden this year…

A 20 bulb solar string of lights and a Moroccan Lantern:

20 bulb string of solar garden lights

solar lights in the garden

 

I like to hang lanterns in the trees that surround our garden, it looks magical at dusk. This Tesco one is in my favourite colour for summer 2017!

moroccan lantern battery garden light

Eating Al fresco is taken for granted in our home during June and July…I’m sure its the same for you too?

Eating alfresco with Tesco in the garden

alfresco dining equipment

There are some super gardening buys on at Tesco right now! With the temp set to rise for this bank holiday what are you waiting for…

Katie’s garden advice to me…

I have been distracted by the garden goodies and I am sure you would love to know what Katie suggested for my garden? Katie noticed that our garden is lacking ‘form and function’ and the minute she mentioned this a light bulb went off in my head she was so right.

Katie commented on the only piece of ‘form’ we have in the back garden,  said she liked it and that we needed more of it. Marc is pleased he trims that little cube shaped hedge every couple of weeks!

garden hedge cube form

For the lower level she suggested a Mediterranean theme, so we are all set to use some pretty paving stones and some even prettier, caramel cream stone chippings…

Huge thank you to Katie Rushworth and Tesco for reigniting my love for the garden.

You may like to see my DIY for a Rustic tea light holder its so pretty on a summers evening…

Right then I’m off to drink and munch my way through the photo props!

tesco summer drinks

Cheers!

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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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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 . . . 
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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 . . . 
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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
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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? 
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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
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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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