Thursday 12 December 2013

URBAN JUNGLE BLOG POST: HOMEMADE ROSEMARY HEARTS

Once a month a crew of 'Urban Jungle Bloggers' (which is gleefully growing) get together to pioneer a sprinkle of 'green' across their blog content. Pioneered by the lovely Igor (Happy Interior blog), Judith (Joelix.com) and Jocelyn (The Little Room Of Style). This month we are sharing our 'Green Festive Decoration Vignette' which finally kick started my intention to craft some homemade green inspired decorations for my little flat. Introducing my rather humble (and admittedly simple) homemade rosemary hearts, using John Lewis' handy willow wreaths...

Having already got some sprigs of rosemary in the fridge (one of my favourite autumnal scents) I decided to customise my little hearts using herbs rather than foliage. Of course if you have a garden you could snip some fresh rosemary from your outdoor wonderland, or even use sprigs from your Christmas tree (if it's real of course).

I used: John Lewis Heart Willow Wreath for the larger heart and John Lewis Natural Mini Heart Wreaths Pack of 3 (from crafts department), sprigs of fresh rosemary, clear plastic thread and scissors.

These really were as easy to make as they look (I'm not one for overcomplicating things). Simply weave the rosemary stems into the nooks of the wood where possible and then secure it to the wooden hearts by tying it with plastic thread. For the larger heart I snipped the ribbon handles from an anthropologie carrier bag (being resourceful) and for the little hearts I suspended on a white wall with long loops of plastic thread (this stuff is v.versatile!) and short  strips of checked washi tape.

How are you bringing a nod of green into your home this Christmas? 

5 comments:

  1. This is such a creative and sweet idea! Not to mention that I love the scent of fresh rosemary! Thank you so much for joining in!

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    1. Aww you are too kind! I am not exactly a crafting pro but these were nice and easy! Thank you again for having me. I'm admiring your copper / wood / green composition as we speak x

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  2. These are adorable, Kate! Your home probably smells amazing by now too. Thank you for joining our urban jungle adventure!

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    1. It's funny you say that because as soon as my boyfriend entered the hallway he got a major hit of rosemary scent! Good job we like it :) Love your succulents + white paper bags display Judith - so creative.

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  3. This a a very cute idea. I like it very much. Happy to have discovered your blog.
    Elodie

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