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Welcome to the Happy issue of Mollie, which is filled with simple ideas to help you find happiness through craft. As you’ll read on page 74, all too often we search for happiness through the approval of others, but it’s not all about Instagram ‘likes’. We’re here to show you that the acts of simply making and doing; of mending and upcycling; of discovering new talents or long-forgotten ones, can be just the boost you need. I find colour so joyful, whether that’s in my home or my wardrobe, so top of my list this issue is the stripy raffia bag on page 48 – doesn’t it look gorgeous on our cover model? Elsewhere, we’ve got a home tour of Charlotte’s colourful cottage in Wiltshire and all her clever tricks…

How can we all benefit from making our own clothes? Sewing is self care and something you should enjoy as a creative outlet. This means, when you are starting out, you should throw away any expectations about how your first projects will turn out. Mistakes will be made, swear words may be said, but the feeling of accomplishment when you try on your completed project for the first time will make it all worth it. Your designs are playful and colourful. Does this reflect your outlook on life? Absolutely! Colour and creativity brings me joy so I try to wear clothes and surround myself with things that make me feel positive and happy. What inspires your style? I’m inspired by crafty, colourful, and creative people on Instagram. I love minimal…

1 MAKE BEDTIME THE MAIN EVENT WITH COMFY NIGHTWEAR IN BOLD RED-AND-WHITE STRIPES 1 Roll up, roll up! Sirkus Stripe Nightdress £160, trousers from Sirkus Stripe Pyjamas£180, by Projekti Tyyny. www.projektityyny.com 2 Bed linen with deckchair vibes. Candy Stripe Ruffle Pillowcase Set £69, by Society of Wanderers. www.societyofwanderers.com 3 A sea of stripes for the table. Lagoon Linen Tablecloth £115, by Society of Wanderers. www.antipodream.co.uk 4 Two playful patterns in one. Tide Stripe Ceramic Stool £138, by Sarah Hussaini. www.anthropologie.com 5 Add glamour to any outfit. Scalloped Hoop Earrings £110, by Leila Swift. www.notonthehighstreet.com 6 Make a statement with this modular table. Ripple Lacquer Cube in Blue £525, by Jonathan Adler. uk.jonathanadler.com 7 Like walking on sunshine. Cecily Woven Scalloped Pink Wool & Cotton Rug £65, by Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com…

INSTANT UPGRADE AHEAD OF THE CURVE Painting the same shades on both the walls and headboard turns a simple scheme into something far more dramatic. Chalk paint, £23.95 per litre, www.anniesloan.com Poodle Money Box in candy floss pink, £59.50, www.courthouseinteriors.com Boho Fringe Chandelier, From £98.10, www.etsy.com/shop/BOHEMEVA Freya the Flamingo Vase, small £13 www.redcandy.co.uk TAKE A SEAT For comfortable seating that still wins in the style stakes, you can’t beat this mid-century style chair. Its cool tones blend seamlessly with soft pastels. Hans J. Wegner Wishbone Chair, £129, www.bykallevig.com Check mate Things always look better in threes, so don’t deny yourself – get one of these gorgeous ruffled cushions in every colour! Frilled Gingham Cushions in blue, green and pink, available in two sizes, from £30 each, www.mrsalice.com LAYERS OF COLOUR…

PREP: 15 MINUTES, PLUS CHILLING COOK: 30–40 MINUTES MAKES: 16 BARSOR 24 SMALLER SQUARES INGREDIENTS FOR THE BROWNIE BATTER 300 grams unsalted butter, cubed400 grams caster sugar100 grams soft lightbrown sugar70 grams cocoa powder70 grams dark chocolate(minimum 70% cocoa solids)chopped into small pieces4 free-range eggs140 grams plain flour½ tsp fine sea salt FOR THE TOPPING 100 grams biscuits and/or sweetsof your choice EQUIPMENT 20 x 30cm tin 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4) and line the tin. 2 To make the brownie batter, put the butter in a large saucepan followed by the caster sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder and dark chocolate (it is important to put the ingredients in the pan in this order, so that the butter melts first). Place the pan over a…

The summer holidays usually mean at least a few weekends spent camping in the great outdoors. We only started going camping after my daughter was born, but once I became interested in the idea, there was no stopping me from accessorising our camping kit! For our first trip, I made bunting out of scrap fabric and a colourful patchwork blanket made out of large squares of fabric, with a laminated cotton backing. I also took some cushions, crockery, fairy lights and blankets to make our tent look prettier, with just a few grumbles from my husband about the amount of stuff that had to be squeezed into the car. We’ve also tried glamping a few times, where you have the luxury of just turning up to camp in a fully…

Josephine Magoola Sewist Josie is a wife and mum of two, who documents her crafting journey on both her blog and Youtube channel. Josie is a self-confessed hobby-hopper. You will find her sewing most of the time, but her love for crocheting has been rekindled recently. She loves using her Cricut machine and has also had a go at jewellery making. Make Josie’s beach poncho on page 28 www.itisjosie.com; www.youtube.com/c/ItisJosie Sam Hermes Crochet designer Sam lives in Essex with her barber husband Ken, and three kids. As well as being a full-time mum, Sam is a crochet designer and can usually be found either hooking a new project or scribbling down ideas for her quirky designs. Using all the colours of the rainbow is essential in all her makes –…

ROCK THOSE SEASIDE STRIPES Classic stripes are the trend that never ends – a design staple that will always be found in our homes and our wardrobes, especially during the warmer months. Made from a couple of stripy beach towels in your fave shades, this stylish poncho is just what you need in between paddles in the sea or dips in the hot tub. HAPPY HOUR AT HOME Summer is all about easy entertaining, and what could be simpler than a drinks trolley where guests help themselves? This secondhand bar-on-wheels was ripe for a revamp, courtesy of some scallop edging and a lick of yellow paint, plus tassels and rope handles for a relaxed country-house vibe. All that’s left to do is find the perfect corner for your new bar.…

+ If your bedside table has any handles or hardware, remove these before cleaning and painting MATERIALS ■ Bedside cabinet ■ Washing-up liquid, sponge and a bowl of hot water ■ Sandpaper or an electric sander ■ Roller or paintbrush ■ Small artist’s brush ■ Masking tape (optional) ■ Wood primer ■ Furniture paint in two colours 1 To prep your furniture for upcycling, give it a good clean with washing-up liquid and warm water first. Sand it with an electric sander or by hand to make the surface smooth, before giving it another clean. 2 Using a roller or paintbrush, prime the surface with wood primer, to give a nice base for the top coat to go on to. 3 Next, apply the the main, lighter colour all over…

THE EDIT SUMMER DAZE ✦ Our Tik Tok feeds are full of DIYers that make painting your own wall mural look easier than making a cuppa. However, if you’re not quite confident enough to dust off your paintbrush just yet, then Lust Home’s new wallpaper murals make it super easy to get the look at home. Designed by interior stylist and friend of Mollie, Richard O’Gorman (@househomo), this breezy beach-inspired mural features harmoniously balanced abstract shapes, Richard’s signature interlocking arches, and freeform swirling patterns. With six mix-and-match panels, this easy paste-the-wall mural is available in three colourways and measures 3x3.4m – ideal for a living room or hallway revamp. Day Mural in Soul Surfer, £150, by Lust Home. www.lusthome.com CURVE BALL ✦ From candles to lamps, and vases to…

GREEN LIVING ECO NOTES EQUIPMENT: Wide bowl | Spatula | Fork | Upcycled container like a tin or jar | Tbsp measuring set INGREDIENTS : 3 tbsp of coconut oil | 3 tbsp of bicarbonate of soda | 3 tbsp of cornflour | 1 tsp of sweet almond oil | 8 drops of lavender essential oil | 3 drops of tea tree essential oil 1 Put the coconut oil into the bowl and mash together with the fork until the oil is soft and smooth. 2 Add the bicarbonate and cornflour into the bowl and continue to mash with the fork until they begin to combine. Continue mixing with the spatula, getting rid of any obvious lumps. 3 Add in the sweet almond oil and mix again using the spatula…

BRAND FOCUS THE BASKET ROOM Each of The Basket Room’s baskets are made meticulously by craft collectives in Africa, often a valuable second income to help weavers support their families. Mix and match their beautifully hand-woven tableware in a range of patterns and colours to create an eclectic summery tablescape. BLUSH Dusky Pink and Natural Handwoven Placemat, £10.50 and Set of Six Coasters, £16.50; BLUSH Dusky Pink Trim Bread Basket, £19, www.thebasketroom.com LEARN SOMETHING NEW PUNCH NEEDLE FOR BEGINNERS Designer Louisa Burtonshaw is passionate about encouraging others to craft and reap the mindful benefits of having a creative outlet. Her shop offers simple macramé, embroidery, and cross stitch kits, but we can’t get enough of this modern abstract-shape punch needle cushion kit. Quick to learn, you’ll soon pick it up…

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WHO Charlotte Coleman@wiltshirewonderland WHERE Wiltshire-Somerset border All-round creative Charlotte Coleman, aka @wiltshire wonderland on Instagram, spent her childhood growing up in Dorset. After living in London for 10 years, where she met husband, Chris, the pair decided that a move back to the countryside would be the soul nourishment they needed after so much time in the city, eventually setting their sights on rural Wiltshire. “Wiltshire is a wonderful place to live,” says Charlotte. “We actually live on the Wiltshire-Somerset border, so get to enjoy both counties.” Close by are the fantastic cities of Bath and Bristol, plus attractions such as Longleat and The Newt. “We love being surrounded by countryside.” Their home, which they share with children, William, six, and Cecelia, four, is a beautiful cottage, part of which…

+ Stripes are easy to adapt,so you can go ahead and pick your own colour palette for this bag if you like MATERIALS ■ 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) crochet hook ■ Pair of Hobbii Go Handmade Bag Straps, 80cm x 18mm – Apricot ■ Wool & The Gang Ra-Ra Raffia, 100% paper, 100g/250m per cake; 1 cake each in Vitamin C, Riviera Blue, Grass Green, Shell White, Bardot Red ■ Hobbii Rafaella, 100% paper raffia, 100g/130m per cake; 1 cake in Sky Blue (06) ■ Darning needle ■ 4 stitch markers ABBREVIATIONS (UK) R rowRS right sideWS wrong sidest(s) stitch(es)dc double crochethtr half treble crochetch chainBLO Back loop only (workstitch into back loop) FINISHED SIZE Approx. 30cm wide x 35cm high excluding handles COLOUR GUIDE Bardot Red – Yarn…

WEEKEND PROJECT NESTDIY MATERIALS ■ 2 glasses and jug, IKEA ■ Rattan/cane webbing and single-length chair cane, both from seatweavingsupplies. co.uk or Fred Aldous ■ Scissors ■ Superglue ■ Elastic bands ■ Gorilla wood glue ■ Brush 1 Measure the circumference of the glasses and the jug. Take the sheet cane and carefully cut out enough material to cover each one, plus overlap (at least 2 pairs of verticals should cover each other when placed on the glass/jug). You can use the pattern as a guideline. In this project I used 6 rows of pattern for the glasses and 9 rows for the jug. 2 Apply superglue to the edges to stop the material unravelling. You’ll see that there is a shiny and a matt side of the sheet. Apply…

What makes people happy? Is it money and possessions? Is it success and recognition? Is it knowledge and experience? Is it the love and appreciation of others? According to Aristotle, an Ancient Greek philosopher from the 4th century BC, ‘happiness depends upon ourselves.’ Given that it was already recognised, thousands of years ago, that happiness is personal and that, moreover, it can be personally created, isn’t it surprising that many people today still look to external factors to measure or prove their happiness? Of course, happiness, genuine happiness, is not something that can be faked – but it can be brought into existence by simple, accessible and everyday actions and behaviours. According to the late psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, achieving happiness and wellbeing is a science, and anyone can reach this…

CRAFT PRODUCTSME TIME GROW YOUR OWN Children love the sweet flavour of carrots, and there’s still time for planting some to harvest later in the year. This eco-friendly, plastic-free kit comes in fully recyclable packaging, with bamboo plant pots to grow the veggies in. Craft activities and coloured crayons are also included, making this a great resource to help kids engage and learn about where food comes from. Grow Your Own Carrots for Children, £15.99, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thecropbox TIME TO RELAX With a focus on mindfulness, The Happy Craft Box aims to help children grow their mindset skills and improve their emotional wellbeing through creativity. Each box includes a craft kit, mindset activities, an affirmation postcard and an age-appropriate progress journal or chart. There’s also a handy guide for parents to encourage…