Wishing everyone a joyful yule! Thanks so much for your e-friendship in 2013.
Year: 2013
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,...
Christmas Advent Calendar Wall Chart (full tutorial with free printables!)
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...
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...
Plush Rugs Giveaway: $400 Gift Certificate
You may have noticed that giveaways aren't exactly common around here. I made the decision to be sparing with them because; 1) this is primarily a DIY decorating blog and the ethics nazi in me wants to keep the focus on just that, and 2) giveaways are pretty prolific...
Pinspiration and Blog Glitches
Here's the thing...last night I published a pretty awesome giveaway post. This morning my heart sank just a bit when I noticed there was not one single comment on it :-( After some rational investigation, followed by a slightly less-rational minor freak out, I...
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)
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...
In Print
Once again, I am fortunate to have had a project of mine featured in Reloved Magazine! My DIY Customised Timber Knobs (from waaaay back in 2010 - an oldie but a goldie!) can be found on page 24 of the Autumn 2013 issue. A big thank you to editor Sally FitzGerald for...
No Bake Candy Crumb Cake
I don't usually post recipes on my blog. Well, actually, that's not entirely accurate - I have never posted a recipe on my blog! Yet, here I am, posting a recipe that's devoid of any actual cooking, and is for a cake that's by no means an actual cake! You'll all think...