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DIY Quote Art…and free printable sign!

DIY Quote Art…and free printable sign!

Ever since spying a collection of antique-style typographic signs in a boutique homewares store a few years back my love for their understated appeal has done nothing but blossom. It seems the charm of these simple yet striking pieces also isn't lost on others, as...

DIY Custom Underbed Storage Boxes

DIY Custom Underbed Storage Boxes

A few weeks ago I finally got to drag the mish-mash of plastic tubs and cardboard boxes out from under Charlotte's bed and roll in some new, perfectly proportioned timber drawers instead. Although original said "mish-mash" was jammed in there pretty tightly the...

Bargain Finds, a Fiddle Leaf, Re-Loving and other stuff

Bargain Finds, a Fiddle Leaf, Re-Loving and other stuff

I'm between big projects at the moment (aren't I always?) though that doesn't mean there isn't anything fun to share right now. If you read my last post, or if you follow me through social media, you probably already know that I just joined Instagram. Finally! The...

Quilt Cover Curtains…and a faux bamboo blind

Quilt Cover Curtains…and a faux bamboo blind

There's something about the large-scale use of bold patterns which scares me a bit. I know that probably sounds stupid (I mean, it's just 'stuff' after all) though as a budget-concious DIY decorator with a decidedly fickle streak I think it's the fear of expending a...

A Desk Lamp Becomes a Wall Light

A Desk Lamp Becomes a Wall Light

I've coveted adjustable arm wall lights from the first moment I saw one. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 To me there's just something so desirable about their sculptural form and subtle industrial edge. That said, I never really envisioned actually using one in my own home. You...

Distressed Coffee Table (a revisit & rework)

Distressed Coffee Table (a revisit & rework)

Every now and again I receive questions about past projects. It's always a lovely surprise though also a tad embarrassing to be reminded that people still read my older stuff. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am proud of my humble beginnings and grateful for the path my...

Converting Bi-Folds to Barn Doors (Before & After)

Converting Bi-Folds to Barn Doors (Before & After)

This is the final post in a three part series covering the transformation of bi-folds into barn doors. You can read the first post here and the second post here. What a naughty blogger I've been - three whole weeks without a post! I am trying to publish more often,...

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...

Converting Bi-folds to Barn Doors (The Plan)

Converting Bi-folds to Barn Doors (The Plan)

I've coveted barn style doors for almost as long as I can remember. Something about their exposed hardware, diagonal trim and gracious nod to yesteryear just gets me. A few years back I tried quelling my desire for them with a simple barn door-esque update of my...

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...