So I’m back from my time off and ready to rock 2014! Do you have something you’d desperately like to accomplish this year? Perhaps a special travel destination on the cards? Well, I hope that you’re able to achieve whatever is in your sights for this year.

My mantra for 2014 will be keep focused and stay inspired!

All you crafty creatives out there will be thrilled to hear that the latest 91 Magazine is a Craft Special. Packed full with crafty goodness, the talented ladies at 91 Magazine have pulled out all the stops with their January issue. Take a look at a few of my favourite pages…

ready to sew a dainty dolly and pretty her up with florals? Leigh Metcalf shows you how…

and then pay a visit to her creative home…

a Nordic inspired crochet pin-cushion…

this caught my eye – I’d love to revamp an old chair for my home office. This gives me the perfect inspiration…

a great gift for a someone who appreciates a pretty teacup…

Loving these screen-printed textiles by Megan Alice England…watch this space for more of her gorgeous designs…

So whether you’re into cross-stitch, creating home-made gifts, or wanting to give a tired old piece of furniture new life, this Craft Special is certain to tick all your boxes.

And as a parting thought, isn’t haberdashery the best word? Makes me get all nostalgic about the times when I was young and made special trips with my granny to buy new embroidery yarn. Fond memories.