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Creative comforts Luxe editor, Elysia Fryer, invites you to join a spring crafts day from the comfort of her home...
Spring brings new beginnings; new hobbies, new goals - and (hopefully) for everybody this year, a new and encouraging way of life. Whether it’s a bit of spring cleaning in the home, a house move, a wardrobe overhaul, or taking up a new sporting challenge, the brighter days and lighter nights often leave us feeling full of hope and optimism that good things are coming - this year more than ever. With that in mind, while we’re stuck between the easing of lockdown restrictions, we’ve been tracking down some creative ways to try your hand at something new, while having fun with the family at home. From soap and candle making, to Easter wreaths and calligraphy kits, Elysia Fryer enjoys a creative crafts session featuring four fantastic local businesses…
Genie Soaps >> We’ve got a newfound love for soap. Yes, it’s an everyday product and it’s been around forever, but there was a period of time when soap was fairly out of fashion - we would associate it with bathing as a child at our grandmas house. Fast forward to a more sustainably-minded time, and soap is cool again. There’s never been a better time to ditch the plastic and go back to basics. When we say basics, that doesn’t mean to say you can’t indulge in the lushest soap bars packing in plenty of good-for-you ingredients and to-die-for fragrances. Genie Soaps, a Teesside-based business, is all about changing the way we shop for our day-to-day cosmetics. The result? Handmade, vegan and totally natural soap and bath bombs wrapped and
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sent in minimal packaging. It’s a brand we totally buy into - loving everything they offer in terms of style, sustainability and the dreamiest of scents. So, when we heard that the brand was doing its bit to keep us busy in lockdown with DIY kits, we jumped at the opportunity. This Poppy Lemon Soap-Making Kit is a great way to get crafty at home - and treat yourself, or someone special, to the ultimate feel-good treat at the end of it. All pre-weighed ingredients come in an easyto-follow kit with a step-by-step guide on how to create your masterpiece. You’ll find everything from turmeric powder and poppy seeds, to silicone moulds, essential oils and dried lemon for decoration. The process is as easy as 1, 2, 3 and is incredibly therapeutic for those looking to embrace their creative side this spring. Soap-Making Kit - Lemon & Poppy Soaps, £15 geniesoaps.com
Pins, Petals, Powder >> Spring brings an abundance of beautiful blooms, and there’s no better time to get creative with the pretty flowers that surround us. As we settle in for an afternoon of wreath making, we’re sitting with a cup of tea, admiring the garden that is starting to pop with colour. Daffodils, tulips and trees starting to fill out again. Whether it’s a spring wreath for your door, an arrangement for your windowsill, or a centrepiece for your Easter table, there are many ways in which you can get creative with blooms. One way to create something beautiful without butchering your flower beds, is to work with dried flowers - a home interiors trend we’re loving at the moment. This also means you can keep your creation for next year, or bundle up the components to pop in a vase and bring a bit of colour to your home office. Our friends at Pins, Petals, Powder have us covered this Easter with their stunning DIY Spring Wreath Kit. The result? An effortlessly delicate arrangement for your door, table or mantlepiece. The kit includes everything from white limonium and lilac limonium, to yellow craspedia, bunny tails, cuscus, twine and a birch wreath and Spanish moss base. The bunny tails and yellow craspedia scream Easter, while the limonium and twine add a whimsical, year-round charm. The kit arrives with everything you need, alongside a digital copy of visual instructions to help you bring it to life. The perfect activity for a sunny Sunday afternoon in spring. DIY Spring Wreath Kit, £48 pinspetalspowder.co.uk
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