The Painted Hive
Rocking Chair for the Nursery

Rocking Chair for the Nursery

I have a confession to make; I'm not really much of a sewer. There, I've said it, and the truth is, I don't even own a machine! I mean, I can do basic straight lines - like pillows and the like (as you may have seen in previous posts) - though ask me about slip covers...

DIY Repurposed Basket Ceiling Light

DIY Repurposed Basket Ceiling Light

I know repurposed light shades aren't exactly a new idea though I did kinda just make this one up as I went along. I really wanted a hanging pendant in the nursery though the ceiling is just too low so I instead opted to transform a standard batten fix (flush mount)...

Client Consultation…Dining Room Redesign

Client Consultation…Dining Room Redesign

It's been a little while since I shared a client project so here's one of my most recent. A little while back I was contacted by Sonja. She has a charming home and wanted some inspiration to inject her gorgeous little dining nook with a touch of fresh cottage-coastal...

Nursery Underway

Nursery Underway

Well, it's official....my uncomfy office shoes are already in the trash (I spent most of today wearing moccasins!), this morning I finally got around to eating breakfast sometime after noon and tonight I found the time and energy to bake a dessert. So, what does it...

Contemporary Cottage

Contemporary Cottage

For plenty of beautiful real world cottage inspiration, you need to see some of the UK's finest cottages. You'll find homes full of character with incredible designs, and can even opt to stay in one yourself!

The Nursery Begins!

The Nursery Begins!

I'd be lying if I said the design for our nursery hadn't been floating around in my head since I saw double blue lines on the pregnancy stick! Don't get me wrong though, I'm not having a baby just so I get a whole new room to decorate (truly ruly) however for me it's...

Budget Living Room Makeover

Budget Living Room Makeover

Recently, I took up the creative challenge to help my Mum make-over her sitting room on a non-existent (and I mean 'zero dollar') budget. Course we did have a little more than zero dollars though we just wanted to see what we could come up with. Here's the space...

Distressed Coffee Table

Distressed Coffee Table

Update: Check out my complete distressed coffee table tutorial here. I'll be the first to admit I've been a very, very bad blogger of late (tist, tist to me). And whilst I wouldn't be surprised if due to my month long hiatus there's no-one still around here to...

Quick and Easy Robe Door Revamp

Quick and Easy Robe Door Revamp

Firstly, thanks so much to everyone for all the baby well wishes - you guys are just too sweet :-) Now, on to some decorating stuff!!! I wanted to finally share the little face-lift I gave my master bedroom built-in robe. Remember how a little while ago I put out an...

An Exciting New Room Redo

An Exciting New Room Redo

Phew, it's been a crazy few weeks...in a very good way! I guess I should start by saying 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy New Year' (cue streamers and those roll-out party horn thingos). Now, I should explain my recent absence. I'll blame it on the following ten...