HANDMADE COTTAGE: THE ART OF CRAFTING A HOME (HB)

It's possible to create a picture-perfect cottage, frugally and simply, with a little DIY know-how. Jodie May Seymour shares her projects and ideas, such as restoring old furniture, repurposing forgotten fabrics, and decorating from nature. Almost everything can be made by an absolute beginner, yet there are also inspiring projects that will appeal to the more skilled crafter. From candles and lampshades to dressers and curtains, there's a range of projects and an introduction to some of the most useful techniques, such as sanding, sewing and painting.