The Painted Hive
Re-Love Project…before and after

Re-Love Project…before and after

It's reveal time! And I'm super excited to finally share this realisation of a concept that's been floating around in my head for a few years now. I had no idea if I was going to be able to pull this idea off though it actually worked and I'm stoked with the result. I...

Re-Love Project 2017

Re-Love Project 2017

It’s that time of year again! Do you guys remember these furniture makeovers? CLICK A PIC TO SEE THE FULL MAKE-OVER TUTORIAL Well, I’m super honoured to have been invited to take part in the Feast Watson Re-Love Project again for 2017! For anyone unfamiliar with the...

Easy DIY Trimmed Towels…plus stylish & scrumptious scents

Easy DIY Trimmed Towels…plus stylish & scrumptious scents

If you're anything like me, you probably have a stash of lovely left-over fabric scraps testing the seams of an old box somewhere. There's heaps you can do with those pretty remnants though this particular project is something I've been meaning to try for a few years...

Custom Quote Art Signs are Now Available!

Custom Quote Art Signs are Now Available!

Due to demand (i.e. 1,257 email requests!) I'm excited to announce that I've decided to start offering custom versions of my quote art signs! And acquiring your own couldn't be easier - or more affordable! Simply head on over to my little shop, browse the available...

From Modern to Farmhouse | A File Cabinet Hack

From Modern to Farmhouse | A File Cabinet Hack

For the past four or so years, all of Charlotte's craft supplies have lived in a big plastic tub on the top shelf in her wardrobe. Aside from the fact her room has limited storage space which means we can't be too picky about where things are housed, they were stowed...

Easy DIY Ruler Drawer Pulls

Easy DIY Ruler Drawer Pulls

I've been meaning to add handles to Charlotte's under-bed toy boxes for a while now. At first I was going to use some simple metal pulls. Though that seemed a little bit boring. Then I was going to DIY some leather strap handles. Though that felt a tad too mature....

An Easy and Effective Door Refresh

An Easy and Effective Door Refresh

Hey guys! Just popping in with a quick update about some progress in Charlotte's bedroom - it's soooo nearly done now! If you follow me socially (on Instagram or Facebook) you may have already seen a little sneak peek of this door makeover. I tend to procrastinate...

Free Printable Large-Scale Farmhouse Quote Art!

Free Printable Large-Scale Farmhouse Quote Art!

UPDATE You can now also order your very own CUSTOM quote art sign here! Did you guys think I'd forgotten about these? 'Course not! On the contrary, I've actually been working away (granted, in my "sloth/snail fusion" kinda manner) on this new round of free printable...

Another Option for the Cottage Kitchen?

Another Option for the Cottage Kitchen?

Further to my last post about the cottage kitchen renovation at our friend's beach house, I had another idea about a possible layout option... If the symmetry of the 'U' was skewed slightly by reducing the length of the peninsula then a bank of narrow cabinets could...

A Virtual Cottage Kitchen Redesign…which plan do you prefer?

A Virtual Cottage Kitchen Redesign…which plan do you prefer?

I should be concentrating on finishing my little girl's bedroom...or sharing my next batch of free farmhouse style quote art (I know many of you guys are hanging out for these - don't worry, they're coming really soon!)...though last week I accidentally got lost...