The Painted Hive
How To Make a Bed from a Head & Foot

How To Make a Bed from a Head & Foot

Have you ever come across a really lovely (and super affordable) old bed only to pass it up because it was missing its rails and slats? That's almost what I did when I was hunting for Riley's "big boy bed". You may have heard this story before... I stumbled upon an...

More Large-Scale Free Printable Quote Art Signs!

More Large-Scale Free Printable Quote Art Signs!

Following the response I received to my original release of free printable quote art it seemed only natural that I should share some more! I was totally inundated with new quote suggestions (thanks everyone!) and, though it wasn't easy, I've finally managed to narrow...

Easy DIY Vintage Style Canvas “Paintings”

Easy DIY Vintage Style Canvas “Paintings”

I know many of you have been waiting for this landscape art tutorial since seeing the canvas 'painting' I shared a few weeks back... This was one of those projects I've been meaning to try for years. I think quite a few of you thought I had painted it myself and that...

DIY Book Holders Repurposed from Drawer Organisers

DIY Book Holders Repurposed from Drawer Organisers

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...

Another Over-Size Bird Free Printable

Another Over-Size Bird Free Printable

A few days ago I received an email from a reader. She was after a large-scale bird printable to partner the Heron I currently offer... I do already provide a second bird to compliment the Heron (a Crane, from the same book by the same artist, which co-ordinates quite...

My Little Boy’s Room | Part 2 (the paint!)

My Little Boy’s Room | Part 2 (the paint!)

I've said it before and I'll say it again...the difference some paint can make is amazing! Excuse the (slightly disturbing) chalk art! Usually I rely on the transformative power of neutrals, with their ability to freshen any space and create a nice, blank canvas....

My Little Boy’s Room | Part 1 (the before and a plan)

My Little Boy’s Room | Part 1 (the before and a plan)

This room has played many different roles over the years...a storage space, a home office, a junk room, a make-shift library, an ad-hoc guest room and a nursery for two little babies. At the moment it's supposed to be my four year old son's "big boy" room. Instead,...

Charlotte’s Bedroom Makeover | Product Sources

Charlotte’s Bedroom Makeover | Product Sources

Hi there. Remember me? Sorry I kinda disappeared for a little while there. I've said it before and I'll say it again - at times I can be a bad, bad blogger. I'd love to have a really great excuse, though in reality I can only blame lethargy...and laundry...and life....

The Re-Love Project Charity Auctions are Live!

The Re-Love Project Charity Auctions are Live!

I’m super excited to announce that my Boho Dresser is now up for grabs! From now until August 24 anyone can bid for a chance to take this lovingly refurbished one-of-a-kind baby home! And all proceeds from the sale go directly to charity - yay! If ever there was a...

Charlotte’s Bedroom Makeover | Product Sources

Tiny DIY Vintage Girl’s Bedroom Reveal!

Firstly, I have to say a HUGE and humble thank you to everyone for the lovely comments, emails and social shares following my previous post. I've been completely overwhelmed by the beautiful response and am beyond grateful. Thank you all. Now, onto the good stuff......