DIY Book Holders Repurposed from Drawer Organisers

September 28, 2017 22 Comments

Around the same time I was designing the floating bookshelves for behind Charlotte’s bedroom door, I happened to notice some drawer tidies in Kmart. “You know what?” I remarked to my mum, who was shopping with me that day, “These would be good re-purposed as little bookshelves.” It’s funny how you think when you’re in...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Trimmed Towels…plus stylish & scrumptious scents

June 27, 2017 28 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a stash of lovely left-over fabric scraps testing the seams of an old box somewhere. There’s heaps you can do with those pretty remnants though this particular project is something I’ve been meaning to try for a few years now. And I finally got the perfect excuse!...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Ruler Drawer Pulls

May 29, 2017 47 Comments

I’ve been meaning to add handles to Charlotte’s under-bed toy boxes for a while now. At first I was going to use some simple metal pulls. Though that seemed a little bit boring. Then I was going to DIY some leather strap handles. Though that felt a tad too mature. Then I was going to...…READ MORE

Free Printable Large-Scale Farmhouse Quote Art!

May 3, 2017 89 Comments

UPDATE You can now also order your very own CUSTOM quote art sign here! Did you guys think I’d forgotten about these? ‘Course not! On the contrary, I’ve actually been working away (granted, in my “sloth/snail fusion” kinda manner) on this new round of free printable quote art since I published my original post. And...…READ MORE

Super Affordable DIY Wall Decals…using clear sticker paper

April 3, 2017 23 Comments

If you follow me socially, you might have read that over the next week or two I’ve decided to focus on finally finishing my little girl’s bedroom! It’s been 90% done for the past two years though for some reason I’ve been struggling to get it “complete-complete”. If I’m honest, I’ve probably been putting-off sharing...…READ MORE

DIY Over-Size Book Page Quote Art…with free printables!

March 1, 2017 405 Comments

UPDATE You can now purchase your very own CUSTOM quote art sign here. I’m so excited to finally share this project with you guys! I started dreaming-up this DIY and designing these free printables almost two years ago (yes, you read right, two years ago) after I published this post about my little DIY quote art sign....…READ MORE

DIY Vintage Style Glass Decal…with free printable

January 25, 2017 34 Comments

You guys! I was totally overwhelmed by the response to my laundry room makeover. Thank you all so, so much for the sweet comments, and for your votes! Although I’m not sure I can compete with some of the other super talented and popular contenders, it’s been heartening to see my numbers grow and I...…READ MORE

An Easy DIY Bauble Wreath…though not what you might expect!

December 21, 2016 15 Comments

If you’re anything like me, you probably have a cumbersome stash of old Christmas baubles taking up way too much precious real estate in your meager Christmas storage space. Remember the time you thought it would be cool to have a multi-coloured tree? Then there was the “white” year. Followed by the “natural” year. Preceded...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Mudcloth Pillow | Ikea Hack

November 8, 2016 11 Comments

Has anyone else been crushing on mudcloth lately? Well, just in case you’ve missed seeing it (absolutely everywhere!), and are yet to learn about its origin, mudcloth (also know as bogolanfini or bogolan) is a traditional African textile characterised by relaxed geometric symbols in predominantly neutral tones. It has a thick nubby texture and its...…READ MORE

How to Turn a Photo into a “Vintage” Portrait Painting

October 31, 2016 22 Comments

I’ve been slightly obsessed with vintage portrait paintings for a while now. Whether a solo artwork resting casually atop a hutch or a striking gallery which consumes an entire wall, they seem to impart such a lovely sense of depth, interest and character. Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source Source...…READ MORE