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How to Add Decorative Trim to Door Frames

How to Add Decorative Trim to Door Frames

This is part two in a three post series covering the transformation of bi-folds into barn doors. You can read the first post here. When I was hunting down inspiration for the transformation of Charlotte's bi-fold doors, I came across an old photo on a woodworking...

How to Heavily Distress Furniture (and a DIY Kid’s Table)

How to Heavily Distress Furniture (and a DIY Kid’s Table)

I have about a zillion project ideas whirring around in my brain at the mo', though for now I'm still sloooowly grinding through my 'To Do' list for Charlotte's bedroom. My most recently crossed-off project being this cute little table... I should probably mention...

How I (usually) Finish Natural Timber Furniture

How I (usually) Finish Natural Timber Furniture

I was gonna write this post in conjunction with the 'before and after' reveal of Charlotte's new table (which was going to have a natural timber finish), though I kinda changed my mind about the look I was going for there, so instead I decided to write it with a more...

Easy DIY Narrow Floating Bookshelves (for behind a door)

Easy DIY Narrow Floating Bookshelves (for behind a door)

As mentioned in my last post, I'm trying to capitalise on the modest proportions of Charlotte's new little bedroom by making use of as much space as possible. This includes taking advantage of the often forgotten area behind the door. One of the first elements I...

Create a Faux ‘Authentic’ Antique Brass Effect

Create a Faux ‘Authentic’ Antique Brass Effect

So, I know the post title is kinda an oxymoron though it actually does make some sense. You see, there are elements of both 'actual' and 'artificial' in my experimental process. Anyhoo, read on to see what the heck I'm on about... With a new baby due in (gulp!) just...

How To Paint Ceramic…Drum Stool Redo

How To Paint Ceramic…Drum Stool Redo

Some of you may 'member that back in early December I shared a mini makeover of my living room and as part of that little re-do I included a new side table in the form of a ceramic drum stool. The stool was originally black (which is, of course, a perfectly fine...

How To Upholster a Drop-In Seat From Scratch

How To Upholster a Drop-In Seat From Scratch

One day I'm sure I'll attempt a proper BIG upholstery project. Ya know...an armchair, a settee, a sofa. I mean, really, with a piece of cheap second-hand furniture and some bargain fabric there's really not too much to lose (possibly bar my sanity) though for now I...

How To Keep a Rug in Place on Carpet

How To Keep a Rug in Place on Carpet

I should have titled this post "My Slightly (or not so slightly) Weird and/or Crazy Out of Desperation Experiment on How to Keep a (bleep-ing) Rug to Say In Place on Carpet" though that seemed a little excessive so for now I'll stick to my neatly summarized one....

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

DIY No Sew Rolled Window Valance

In our newly appointed home office space (which is almost finished and soon to be shared!) there's a floor to ceiling double sliding windowed door (as briefly blogged about here). The natural light it affords the space is lovely. The blinding summer sun and frosty...

DIY Fabric Bunting Flags Tutorial

DIY Fabric Bunting Flags Tutorial

One of my closest friends recently had her second baby - another girl (which, for whatever illogical reason, makes me think I'm going to have another girl too!). Of course with a new baby comes the bestowing of gifts, which is sweet, though does anyone else find it...