Before & After
Chalky Washed Armoire

Chalky Washed Armoire

Thanks so much for all the lovely comments about my bedroom revamp. One of the most mentioned and asked about items was the armoire. Well, 'armoire' is perhaps a tad too fancy, it's just a plain free-standing robe really. It was funny to read all the different...

The Painted Hive Master Bedroom

The Painted Hive Master Bedroom

Update: Check out how my bedroom has evolved! View more recent posts here. Some interesting wall angles and the need for tonnes of storage really dictated the design for our master bedroom. Function and budget were high priorities so I decided to work 'pretty' around...

Tea Cart Sheet Music Revamp

Tea Cart Sheet Music Revamp

Although I must admit I don't actually have any tea trolleys in my home (hmmm, that might need to change) I do just love them. So when I spied this little guy on the curb I knew he'd be coming straight home with me. I gotta say that he did kinda just sit around for a...

Vintage Dresser Transformation

Vintage Dresser Transformation

So, there's cool vintage and then there's not so cool vintage, right? Well, when I first saw this deco vanity it definitely sat in the latter category though just needed a little nudge to bump it to the former. It came to me for the bargain price of $0 - really, the...

Nautical Cabinet Makeover

Nautical Cabinet Makeover

I found this cute little cupboard in the gutter. Needless to say within a few minutes it had magically teleported itself to the back of my car. I knew that with a little love someone would eventually prefer this little guy inside their home so got to work painting the...

One Chair, Three Ways

One Chair, Three Ways

  I figured this little blog was in need of a fresh 'afters' injection following all the 'befores' ugliness of my master bedroom in progress posts - it's slowly getting there though and I promise lots of (hopefully lovely) after shots to redeem myself. Anyway, in...

The Painted Hive Dining Room

The Painted Hive Dining Room

  More a nook than an actual room, our little dining area forms the southern end of our living room. The neutral palette combines loads of natural elements and character-rich texture - with nothing too pretentious - for a relaxed, yet fresh space. So, whilst it's...

Ceiling Light Revamp

Ceiling Light Revamp

  Question: What do you get when you take.... one kinda very ugly old light fixture, a can of black spray paint, some blingy old necklaces you wore once to a wedding three years ago, and an el-cheapo drum shade from Target? Answer: A pretty awesome 'new'...

Telephone Table Bench Seat

Telephone Table Bench Seat

You know those old-fashioned telephone tables? Like this one....     Most of them have good bones and smart lines (and can be found super-cheap!) and I've seen lots of them looking great once made-over though the utilitarian function is some-what defunct...

Living Room Reveal

Living Room Reveal

On a crisp, sunny morning the french windows in our little living room greedily catch the first toasty beams of light and spread a gentle warmth throughout the space. When it's cool and gloomy outside however, they frame a haunting view of dispersing mists rolling...