The Painted Hive
Nautical Cabinet Makeover

Nautical Cabinet Makeover

I found this cute little cupboard in the gutter. Needless to say within a few minutes it had magically teleported itself to the back of my car. I knew that with a little love someone would eventually prefer this little guy inside their home so got to work painting the...

Master Bedroom Mood Board

Master Bedroom Mood Board

So, here's the plan.... As per my initial brief I want the room to be light, neutral and earthy with a slight eclectic edge. A predominantly white, cream and taupe palette with lots of natural texture, rustic old timber, chippy paint, some greenery and a few metallic...

One Chair, Three Ways

One Chair, Three Ways

  I figured this little blog was in need of a fresh 'afters' injection following all the 'befores' ugliness of my master bedroom in progress posts - it's slowly getting there though and I promise lots of (hopefully lovely) after shots to redeem myself. Anyway, in...

Second-Hand Furniture for the Bedroom

Second-Hand Furniture for the Bedroom

            Yep, it's true, I'm gonna attempt to put all that stuff in the same room together and (try to!) make it work - with a bit of TLC and some cute decor I think I may just be able to pull it off!   For me, one of the most fun...

A Starting Point for the Bedroom

A Starting Point for the Bedroom

I've been meaning to tackle my master bedroom for ages and have half-heartedly been planning a scheme and searching for new goodies to furnish it, though for some reason I never had enough motivation to really get stuck in....until NOW! NOW I seriously can't wait to...

Some More New Old Stuff

Some More New Old Stuff

You know how sometimes you just kinda get on a roll? Well, I'm on a bit of one at the moment and have managed to finish off a tonne (okay, not quite) of 'new-old' stuff for sale on eBay starting with this grain-sack inspired armchair and stool complete with cushions....

Decorating with Inspiration

Decorating with Inspiration

  When I revealed my living room on this blog, there were a few comments eluding to it as Pottery Barn-esque. It seemed a couple of people assumed that's were I had drawn inspiration from. Truth is, if you had mentioned Pottery Barn to me a few months back...

The Makings of a Dining Room

The Makings of a Dining Room

  Thanks for all the lovely comments about my little dining space.   As promised, here are the item origin and cost breakdown details.   DINING TABLE I found this vintage Kauri farmhouse table on eBay. Unfortunately, someone had roughly lacquered it so...

The Painted Hive Dining Room

The Painted Hive Dining Room

  More a nook than an actual room, our little dining area forms the southern end of our living room. The neutral palette combines loads of natural elements and character-rich texture - with nothing too pretentious - for a relaxed, yet fresh space. So, whilst it's...