One of the elements I was struggling to decide on for the living-dining room makeover at my parent's house was the lamp. I know it seems like a simple enough item, though everything appropriate I came across was just soooo expensive. I think the main problem was my...
This project has been on my "to do" list for waaaaay too long. Over three years ago now we ripped up the terrible old carpet in my parent's retreat ("retreat" sounds super fancy though it's really just a modest sitting room adjoining their master bedroom) then...
I love it when the launch of a new product provides the perfect excuse to tackle a well over-due project. Such was the case with the release of Black Wax by Annie Sloan. Teamed with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in "Antibes Green" it seemed like the perfect way to jazz-up...
I have a thing for old wire baskets. You? Well, if you do too it seems we're not alone. Have you noticed how pricey they can be at old-wares stores and antique markets nowadays? Man! Anyhoo, after I shared this pic of Charlotte's new bedroom shelves a few weeks...
Ever since painting my Chippendale desk chair....by hand...with a brush...over the course of several hours...a paint sprayer has been high on my 'to buy' list. Some of you may recall I have sprayed furniture in the past using our air compressor, though that big,...
I’m so excited to finally share this! If you’re not new here, you’re probably aware of my involvement in the Re-Love Project and what it’s all about. For those of you who don’t know, in short it’s a Feast Watson campaign in collaboration with Salvos Stores which sees...
If you're a regular visitor here, you may have read snippets about this "secret" project. Well, a few months back I was lucky to be invited to take part in and style a professional video tutorial for Feast Watson! It was like nothing I've ever done...and I loved it! I...
Yes, I'm aware there's a partially complete room re-do I should probably be focusing my attention on, though I thought it might be fun to throw this surprise one in the mix (don't question my logic :) As a massive bonus, this one is actually finished (and only took me...
Do you remember this charming antique piano stool? I picked it up a month or so back to use as a cute little side table in my parent's living room. And, for obvious reasons, it was pretty affordable. I bought it for around $30 from eBay. A major flaw, like this...
It feels like ages since I've put paintbrush to furniture. In fact, I'd even forgotten just how therapeutic it can be! If you've been following along with the makeover of my parent's living-dining room then you'll probably know the back-story to this dresser. BEFORE...