Upcycling Everyday Items Into Christmas Decor

December 17, 2018 33 Comments

I know that seasonal and holiday decorating is essentially the inherent duty of any home blogger, though as I’ve admitted several times in the past, it’s just not my thing – even when it comes to the mighty crescendo that is Christmas. It’s not that I don’t adore the look and feel of Christmas decor,...…READ MORE

Boy’s Tiny Lodge Style Bedroom Reveal!

November 28, 2018 64 Comments

I never thought I’d be able to create another kid’s space I’d love quite so much as my daughter’s bedroom…but I may have done just that. In fact, I might even love it more! From the start I was excited about the rustic-earthy-vintage-collected-lodgey feel I was hoping to encompass in this space. I love moody...…READ MORE

A Simple Desk Makeover

November 14, 2018 21 Comments

You know that old saying, “Too much of a good thing is never a good thing.” Well, aside from the fact they forgot to exclude wine…and pistachios…and Friday nights, it’s pretty sound advice, and perfectly apt in the case of this cute little desk. As good as its original pine finish was, when teamed with...…READ MORE

An Impromptu Front Entrance Makeover

October 31, 2018 45 Comments

I’d walked through my brother’s front door dozens of times before though for some reason, one day a few weeks back, it made me pause… …and kind of burned my eyes. I know he’s not alone in having an ugly dated facade along with no real budget and limited aptitude to undertake a complete overhaul....…READ MORE

Trash to Treasure Vases…using Old Food Jars & Vintage Handbag Straps!

September 19, 2018 23 Comments

Who woulda thought an instant coffee jar wearing a belt could look so cute? Not me, if I’m honest. This was one of those experimental projects which could have gone one of two ways…epic fail or surprising success. Thankfully, it appears to have been the latter!   STEP 1  |  CLEAN JARS Of course, the...…READ MORE

The FREE Dining Room Reveal!

September 13, 2018 82 Comments

After lots of indecision, uncertainty, and sanding, it’s done! I questioned myself A LOT throughout this project, and it really wasn’t until I pulled everything together that I realised I had actually pulled everything off! In case you’ve missed my previous posts about this makeover, I was endeavoring to refresh my sister’s dining room for...…READ MORE

How to Make Hat & Sock Seats (AKA Paint Dipped Chairs)

August 30, 2018 27 Comments

When I mentioned to my son that I was planning on painting just the tops and bases of these chairs, I described it to him as giving them all hats and socks. I thought that was kind of cute until he went on to add that “the hats will eat the socks and then the chairs...…READ MORE

Easy Trash to Treasure Upcycle…using spray paint!

May 30, 2018 61 Comments

Every now and again I’m reminded just how amazing paint can be! Take this ramshackle collection of discarded “goodies”… Lovely, aren’t they? Let’s face it, ordinarily you wouldn’t look twice at any of this, right? The round board was the original top from the stool I hacked recently (it was just sitting in the shed...…READ MORE

Mother’s Day Outdoor Transformation | Live Video!

May 8, 2018 15 Comments

This was such a fun-daunting-exciting-scary makeover for me! If you follow me socially (on Facebook or Instagram) or are a blog subscriber, you’ve probably heard about this project – in fact, you may even have already seen it! Last weekend I was fortunate to have the opportunity to host a live video on Facebook centering...…READ MORE

Rustic DIY Stool Hack…using a $12 kids’ stool

April 17, 2018 22 Comments

Firstly, I have to express my gratitude for such an amazing response to my last post. Given I almost didn’t publish it I was completely overwhelmed by the comments and emails. Thank you all. When I shared my parent’s bathroom refresh last month many of you asked to see a tutorial for the kids’ stool hack....…READ MORE