V&A Garden Birds Fine China Side Plates Gift Box Review

For the last few years I have been a lover of anything floral and bright. When I saw these plates I fell in love. I have always had an interest in interior design and love home furnishings, these plates just made me feel so happy just looking at them I knew I wanted them in my life.

The plates from V&A (Victoria and Albert) are part of the Garden Bird collection come in a beautiful gift box which you could use to store them if you didn't want to use them, or keep the box for other uses. The design is adapted from some of the artwork at the V&A  museum is part of the Garden Birds collection. They are side plates and measure 7.5 inches, but can be used for anything. These are the special plates that were just made for cakes and other perfect little treats. 

The plates add a sense of fun to any occasion, and perfect for all seasons. The range seems to mix such traditional styles and brings them into a beautiful modern style. I just love that they all are so different the yellow being my personal favourite. I have hidden these gems away from the kids and will use for special occasions. They are to beautiful to get broken by accident. 

These plates are a high quality product and retail at £35.70 but are worth every penny. You can see from the photos they are just beautiful. They would make such a lovely present for a loved one or even a wedding gift. With Christmas on the cards I know my own mother would love something like this. 

A wonderful set of plates to make any dinner table less than boring. You can find out more on The English table website, they also host a wonderful range of items you won't be disappointed defiantly worth a look. 

How to decorate on a budget - Castle wall toddler bedroom

I have decided to start a series on interior design, I love decorating and homeware so this little series will see some tips on decorating on a budget. We live in a rented house where our contract States we can't decorate. Which for me is a massive shame so to get past is I have found a way to be creative without using something that damages the walls. Then all if a sudden it came to me washi tape. If you have not heard of washi tape it's like masking tape and comes in many lovely different colours. I have brought a few and am well and truly addicted to these little rolls, they can be used for most things.  So with this and a little Pinterest inpiration I set of to make a little castle above Ami's bed.

Castle wall picture:

Time: less than ten mins 

Cost: £2.50

First of I made sure the quality of the tape is good, as I have made something before he hat peeled off rather quickly and before I knew it the kids could not resist and it was all on he floor. After you have your tape get ready to get creative. I started with the turret of the castle and then the roof, the first time I did not realise how wonky the lines were so I had to start over.

I then made the wall smoothing over as I went to make sure it was not peeling already.  I then added some finishing touches such as so,e bunting with Ami's name on. I was pleased with the results and the best thing it took less than five mins to make. I brought a pack of ten tapes from eBay at the cost of £2.50. 

I was pleased with the results and it has brought out that boring side of the wall. I now have the washi bug so no wall will get left untouched. Even if it doesn't last long I think it looks great and I can easily change it if I needed to. Why not have a go yourself and see what you can create.