A Desk Lamp Becomes a Wall Light

September 23, 2014 57 Comments

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 see, despite the...…READ MORE

Simple and Effective Wall Art (with free printables)

August 5, 2014 10 Comments

If you follow me on Pinterest, you might have noticed that a few months back I created a new “Masculine Rooms” board. I was hunting down some style inspiration for my brother’s new house, and whilst I’m pretty certain its rooms will never grace the pages of a design magazine, the house is looking much...…READ MORE

Free Art Printables: Finding, Setting-Up & Printing Large-Scale Images

May 27, 2014 13 Comments

PART III: SETTING-UP & PRINTING LARGE-SCALE IMAGES This is the final post in a three part series. Post one covered understanding and editing free printables. Post two covered setting-up and printing images at home. In my opinion, wall décor can be one of the most important aesthetic components in a space. It generally sits at...…READ MORE

Free Fern Printables

May 19, 2014 33 Comments

Do you remember when I posted about this budget DIY sconce light update… …which I mentioned was part of a refresh of the sitting room (conjoined ‘retreat’ off the master bedroom) over at my parent’s house? No? Well, that’s okay. I don’t blame you. That was over two years ago now and that little room...…READ MORE

Free Art Printables: Customising For At Home Printing (a complete tutorial)

March 11, 2014 20 Comments

PART II: SETTING-UP FREE PRINTABLES FOR AT HOME PRINTING This is post two in a three part series. Post one covered understanding and editing free printables. Post three covers setting-up free printables (particularly those of large-scale) for professional printing. Aren’t we lucky? Thanks to some lovely, generous, sharing online folk, we have the ability to download...…READ MORE

DIY Large-Scale Art: Antique Bird Illustrations

March 3, 2014 13 Comments

I’m working on a few projects at the moment though am not quite ready to share any of them yet. So, given it’s been a little while between posts, I thought I would chime in with what I hope is a helpful ‘share’. If you follow me on Facebook you would probably know that I like to...…READ MORE

Free Art Printables: Understanding & Editing…plus a Resource Directory

January 28, 2014 18 Comments

PART I: UNDERSTANDING & EDITING FREE PRINTABLES This is post one in a three part series.  Post two covers setting up images for at home printing.  Post three covers setting up images for professional printing. I think my love for DIY wall art was inherited. Or, at least, subconsciously imposed. Mum was always filling frames with images...…READ MORE

Christmas Advent Calendar Wall Chart (full tutorial with free printables!)

November 14, 2013 58 Comments

I love Christmas. It’s my favourite time of year. So, it seemed only fitting that my advent calendar should bring together a few more of my most fave things; wall charts, chalkboards, typography and bakers twine! The countdown to Christmas day isn’t something I’ve given much thought to since childhood, though now with little kids...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Narrow Floating Bookshelves (for behind a door)

August 21, 2013 40 Comments

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 envisaged for her room was a series of simple...…READ MORE

DIY Fabric Bunting Flags Tutorial

January 2, 2013 42 Comments

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 difficult to buy for newborns who already have a...…READ MORE