Innehållsförteckning för December 2022 från Mollie Magazine

WINTER WONDERS Scandinavian regions, rich with heritage textile art, have lent their names to different chapters of Gudrun’s latest collection. Nature is also reflected in many of the botanical motifs from folky, bold roses to frosty flowers and golden oranges. Supple materials such as plush velour and soft jersey, are gentle on the skin and are beautiful to combine with tunics, loose trousers and leggings for a chic and luxurious layered look. Discover our colourful universe at www.gudrunsjoden.com Facebook: Gudrun Sjödén English, Instagram: @gudrunlondon Be inspired by our colourful community under the hashtag #gudrunista BOTANICAL INSPIRATION A small artisan bag crafted from fabric scraps inspired Orsa, a series of floral prints in a deep red. Gudrun’s delicious citrus designs evoke the scent of clove- studded oranges. Combine with block colours…

BRAND FOCUS OLIVER BONAS Shine bright at every celebration with his gold dash midi dress. With an elegant neckline, sheer sleeves and flattering pleats, this tiered skirt number is a perfect party outfit. Metallic Spot Gold & Navy Blue Midi Dress, £110, www.oliverbonas.com BRAND NEW BLACKBERRY BEAUTY Iconic British heritage brand Cornishware has added a new colour to its range of collectable mugs, and we adore it. The trademark striped pottery range, that was originally inspired by the blue skies and white crested waves of Cornwall, now comes in a rich, regal purple colourway called Cornish Blackberry. The mugs can also be personalised with up to 12 characters, making it a perfect gift. Mug, from £10, www.cornishware.co.uk Cast & Found Jessica Collin is the owner, creator and maker of Cast…

GET THE PARTY STARTED If you’re throwing a Christmas do this year, our bold and beautiful embroidery will get everyone up on the dance floor – just add some festive lighting to really make those seed beads shine! You can use our template for the lettering shown, or use song lyrics that are personal to you or a loved one. SANTA STOP HERE! We love an upcycle, and what better way to make a unique heirloom stocking than with old sweaters otherwise destined for the charity shop? This project sews up quickly and can be made to suit any taste. Use bright knits with clashing colours and touches of sparkle, or go for a Scandi vibe with a palette of creams and other soft neutrals. It couldn’t be easier to…

MATERIALS ■ Wooden crate ■ Sandpaper ■ Screwdriver ■ Drill ■ 4 wall plugs ■ 4 long screws ■ Pencil ■ Level tool 1 Make sure your boxes are sturdy, and any rough edges lightly sanded down so that you don’t damage anything you store on the shelves. You might want to seal the wood to protect it, depending on use. 2 Measure the area of wall where you’re planning on hanging your crates. It should be a solid wall that will take the weight – or secure the crate into a stud. 3 Pre-drill holes in the base of the crate. If you’re planning on using them to hold heavy items, you will need four screws. Hold the crate up to the wall and check it is level. Then…

MATERIALS ■ Wooden panels ■ Wooden dado rails ■ Mitre box ■ Handheld saw ■ No More Nails glue ■ Level tool ■ Decorative caulk ■ Primer/undercoat ■ Paint ■ Paintbrush Number the wooden panels and the wall after cutting each piece. This is to make it easier to allocate each piece to the right place when gluing the panels to the wall 1 Choose the moulding you’d like to use. There are different designs depending on the style of your home and the look you want. 2 Using a pencil on the wall and wooden panels, measure and mark the area you would like to panel. Next, use a mitre cutter to cut the corners and the straight edges. 3 Once all the panels are cut, use No More…

FOREST BODY BUTTER A SIMPLE BODY BUTTER TO KEEP YOUR SKIN MOISTURISED, WITH HINTS OF A WINTER WOODLAND (Makes 1½ cups, enough to fill two 6oz tins or jars) EQUIPMENT: Double boiler (or a small pan fitting inside a larger one filled with 1–2 inches of water) | Wide bowl | A manual whisk | Two 6oz tins or jars I N G R E D I E N TS : ½ cup coconut oil | 1 cup shea butter | 5 drops scotch pine essential oil | 5 drops frankincense essential oil | 2 drops cinnamon bark essential oil 1 Using a double boiler, heat the coconut oil and shea butter together until just melted. 2 Remove from heat, transfer to the bowl, add the essential oils and allow…

MOLLIE BAKESBAKE PREP: 30 MINUTES BAKE: 1 HOUR, PLUS COOLING MAKES: 8-10 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS FOR THE PARSNIP CRISPS 1 parsnip1 tsp olive oil2 tsp maple syrup or honey1 pinch of salt FOR THE CAKE 160 ml sunflower or vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing160 grams light brown sugar200 grams parsnips, grated210 grams plain flour1 orange, zest of2 eggs1½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda2 tsp ground ginger¼ tsp ground cloves60 grams walnuts, roughly chopped, plus extra to decorate FOR THE GLAZE 90 grams icing sugar½ orange, juice of EQUIPMENT Baking sheetBaking paperMandoline or potato peeler900 gram loaf tin The parsnip crisps will make more than you need for the cake, and can also be eaten as a delicious snack 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet…

EDITOR’S PICK Refresh tired dining chairs with new – or better still, recycled – fabrics and Anna Hope’s easy upholstery guide, which even beginners will find simple. Check out the step-by-step tutorial and helpful tricks and tips on page 84. Welcome to the December issue of Mollie, where we’re embracing everything that is wonderful about winter and decorating our homes with extra touches of magic. With a full to-do list, from choosing gifts to getting the house ready for visitors, we are your festive elves offering a helping hand! Our theme this month is Revival. In what can be a wasteful world, we want to remind ourselves to turn the old into something new instead of throwing it away. Our last-minute DIY Christmas decorations on page 16 can be made…

CANDLEHOLDERS Wood stain isn’t restricted to shades of brown – as this ‘warm stone’ wash demonstrates beautifully. Experiment with different tones to create a set of turned candleholders in nature-inspired hues. DECORATIVE STARS Who knew coffee stirrers could be so useful? Collect what you might otherwise throw away from your daily drink-to-go and you’ll soon have enough to create these beautiful ornaments, painted and adorned in a number of nature-inspired ways. Can you paint anything? Yes you can! But you will need different paint and preparations depending on the item and what it’s made from. And some materials are much harder to get a good paint finish on, which is something to bear in mind when deciding what objects or surfaces to paint. How do you prepare surfaces for painting?…

MATERIALS ■ A mirrored sideboard ■ White spirit ■ Lint-fr ■ Masking tape ■ Zinsser Bullseye spray primer ■ Guild Lane Jubilee Maker Paint in Mayflower Lilac and Gainsborough Blue, Old White and Yellow ■ Guild Lane Gold Gilding Acrylic enamel paint ■ Sponge ■ Synthetic brush and small brushes ■ Polyvine varnish If using a stencil: ■ Card or paper ■ Craft knife ■ Cutting mat You can turn any image of a flower into a stencil, just print it out and cut out the main sections. Have a practise or even finish the project on a small mirror first to familiarise yourself with the technique. “I adore mirrored reflections in interiors, not really for looking in, but to bounce light around the room,” says Bristol-based artist, Marcie K.…

1 COSY BEDROOMS ✦ Make it modernist! Strike the balance between minimal cool and maximum warmth by pairing a few key pieces – a mid-century-style side table for instance – with layer upon layer of blankets and cushions. Create a sanctuary you’ll want to hibernate in. Reflect Duvet Cover Set in ‘Lava’, from £55; Grayson Side Table – Dark, £159; Hendricks Accent Chair, from £449; John Lewis + Tate Victor Pasmore ‘Abstract, 1971’ Wood Framed Print, £165; Asymmetrical Shaped Wood Frame Wall Mirror, £240; Cushions from £45, www.johnlewis.com 2 ANTIPODREAM ✦ It’s summer somewhere in the world! Namely down under. Aussie-born Brit, Kate, of Antipodream brings together cool Australasian brands for the UK market (with vastly reduced shipping costs), so it’s easy to get hold of gorgeous, sunshiney snuggles…

Take some time before you start to really look at your chosen quilt and decide on the best placement for your pattern pieces. Choosing a central position for the back can make a great design feature, or maybe think about a symmetrical placement on the front MATERIALS ■ Scissors ■ Pattern weights ■ Pins or clips ■ Vintage quilt ■ Old duvet cover or sheet ■ Sewing machine PATTERN PIECES Vest Lining ■ 1 x Vest back (cut on the fold) ■ 1 x Front Left ■ 1 x Front Right Patchwork Quilt ■ 1 x Vest back (cut on the fold) ■ 1 x Front Left ■ 1 x Front Right SIZES ■ Medium (Bust 98cm) ■ Large (Bust 110cm) NOTES Pattern includes a 1.5cm seam allowance. We recommend…

You can complete this process in exactly the same way using tacks instead of staples. To do this you’ll need an upholstery or narrow-headed hammer and 10mm fine tacks, instead of a staple gun 1 Push the seat pad up and out of the chair, and remove the old fabric. It will likely be stapled down or tacked down, and these can be removed with a staple remover or tack remover. A pair of pliers can be useful in case the staples snap. 2 Place the seat pad face-down onto the fabric. If the fabric has a pattern, it is important that the pattern sits straight and in the right direction at this point, so take care to ensure your seat pad is placed correctly. Using chalk and a tape…

Zoe Bateman Maker and author Zoe is on a mission to make craft cool and to get more people crafting! From crochet and punch-needle to papercraft and Jesmonite casting, Zoe can turn her hand to any craft. When she’s not making pastel-coloured creations, she can often be found browsing her local car boot sale for kitsch treasures, or drinking bubble tea. Follow Zoe’s Scandi-inspired paint masterclass on page 16 @toocutecrafting Marcie K Artist and writer Marcie K works out of a glammed-up chicken shed and frequently shares her space with a couple of cockerels, who pop in to supervise her at work. Her style could be described as ‘Alice in Wonderland meets Jumanji’ and she loves nothing better than sprinkling a bit of leopard-print across the universe. Find Marcie K’s…

1 Take six Birch branches… Madja Deco Tree £37.90, by Bloomingville. www.willow-natural.co.uk 2 A sky-full of paper pretties. Grey Star £4.95, Large Natural Star £24, by House Doctor. www.idyllhome.co.uk 3 Snuggly slippers from Sweden. Adriana Sheepskin slippers £69, by Shepherd. www.idyllhome.co.uk 4 An enchanting village to explore. Scandi Village Wooden Advent Calendar £59, by Ella James. www.ellajames.co.uk 5 A Nordic aesthetic in Indian fabric. Cotton Stocking £36.50, by Sirohi. www.heavenlyhomesandgardens.co.uk 6 Texture-laden trees. Paper Christmas Trees, from £16.50, by Oliver Bonas. www.oliverbonas.com 7 Desired and Danish-inspired. Raw Oak Bow Back Dining Chair £375, by Cox and Cox. www.coxandcox.co.uk 8 The best potato printing paints. 'Athenian Black' Chalk Paint £6.95 for 120ml, by Annie Sloan. www.anniesloan.com 9 Slope back on this cushion. Skiers pillowcase £36.90, by Fine Little Day. www.nordicnest.com 10…

INSTANT UPGRADE MANGO GROOVE Not just a pretty space… enjoy a clutter-free room by storing all of life’s essentials behind reeded glass in this handcrafted mango wood sideboard. Style it with vintage finds to compliment the cane front drawers. Esben Sideboard, £870, www.grahamandgreen.co.uk RATTAN BASKET A little vertical storage goes a long way. Plus, there’s the added benefit of creating interest and texture on an otherwise plain wall. The Riff Basket from Creative Collection, from £39, www.bloomingville.com Back to Beige For an instantaneous makeover, bring in soft furnishings with tassels, tufts and fringing for a relaxed aesthetic. Coordinate with an exisiting colour scheme or choose earthy tones such as brown and creams for trend-proof styling. White and Beige Fluffy Cushion and Nude Cotton Fringed Throw, from £45. www.roseandgrey.co.uk A SEAT…

WEEKEND PROJECTDIY MATERIALS ■ Masking tape ■ Matt emulsion paint (we used Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball) ■ Laser level (optional) ■ Paint brush or dishwashing sponge To detach the tape, use a hairdryer, as it softens the glue for a damage-free removal 1 Apply long strips of masking tape to the wall in evenly spaced vertical stripes, 3 inches wide and spaced 3 inches apart. To get perfectly even stripes, use a laser level, or use a 3-inch piece of tape in between each stripe, then simply peel this small strip off. 2 Cut a 2-inch dish-washing sponge and dip it into the paint, making sure to remove the excess. Now paint a freehand zigzag design on top of the masking tape. Don’t worry about the patchy look,…

With the year coming to a close, it’s a wonderful time of reflection as we look back at everything we’ve achieved over the previous months. The changing seasons are a beautiful, visual reminder that things constantly renew, but this has been a difficult year for so many, and the lingering negative memories of the past can weigh heavy on our thoughts for the future. With crafting, we have the incredible ability to turn materials that might otherwise be thrown away, into something beautiful that can be enjoyed and treasured for years to come. Offcuts of material can be transformed into a much-loved family heirloom and leftover scraps of yarn can create a blanket that provides warmth and comfort. This positive message of revival can be used on our own lives…

GOOD BOOKS 1 THE GOLDFINCH Donna Tartt's famed, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is a profound meditation on loss and belonging through a fictional story based around a real-life painting. Thirteen-year-old Theodore Decker survives a terrorist attack at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which kills his beloved mother and results in him coming into possession of a painting called 'The Goldfinch', one of the few surviving works by Rembrandt's most promising pupil, Carel Fabritius. He never finds the courage to return it and so begins his descent into crime. A psychological thriller set in present-day America with a vast cast of characters. The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt, £9.99, www.littlebrown.co.uk 2 GIRL READING A highly original study of the idea of 'reading' art through fiction. Katie Ward's seven chapters delve into the imagined backgrounds…