The Painted Hive
How to Make a DIY Frosted Glass Sign

How to Make a DIY Frosted Glass Sign

When I shared my parent's $100 kitchen refresh a few weeks back the frosted glass doors were probably the most loved project. It was a quick and easy little transformation which anyone can have a go at. Although subtle, the graphic adds a little hint of charm and...

Quick & Easy Spray Paint Update

Quick & Easy Spray Paint Update

It's not always easy to see the potential in things. Take this incongruous collection of second-hand planters I was gifted... At first glance it's not the most attractive assembly of items, is it? I mean, if you were looking to create a pretty co-ordinated cluster of...

$100 Kitchen Makeover Reveal

$100 Kitchen Makeover Reveal

I must admit, when I posted about this impromptu room refresh last week and received lots of excited "Can't wait to see!" messages, I felt a little worried. Aside from the fact the budget was just meager, the room itself was quite nice and neutral to begin with. This...

$100 Kitchen Refresh

$100 Kitchen Refresh

There are two types of room make-over (well, in reality, there are many, many more though for the sake of poetic licence let's just pretend there are two, mkay?). The type you plan for. And then the type which just sorta happens... ...maybe late on a Friday evening......

Vintage-Style Mini Drawer Hack with Latch Handles

Vintage-Style Mini Drawer Hack with Latch Handles

I hope you all had a lovely time over Christmas and New Year! Our days were filled with rollicking children, too much food, lazy mornings, too much champagne, and lots of laughter with friends and family. Getting back into the swing of things today by posting details...

Upcycling Everyday Items Into Christmas Decor

Upcycling Everyday Items Into Christmas Decor

I know that seasonal and holiday decorating is essentially the inherent duty of any home blogger, though as I've admitted several times in the past, it's just not my thing - even when it comes to the mighty crescendo that is Christmas. It's not that I don't adore the...

Boy’s Tiny Lodge Style Bedroom Reveal!

Boy’s Tiny Lodge Style Bedroom Reveal!

I never thought I'd be able to create another kid's space I'd love quite so much as my daughter's bedroom...but I may have done just that. In fact, I might even love it more! From the start I was excited about the rustic-earthy-vintage-collected-lodgey feel I was...

A Simple Desk Makeover

A Simple Desk Makeover

You know that old saying, "Too much of a good thing is never a good thing." Well, aside from the fact they forgot to exclude wine...and pistachios...and Friday nights, it's pretty sound advice, and perfectly apt in the case of this cute little desk. As good as its...

An Impromptu Front Entrance Makeover

An Impromptu Front Entrance Makeover

I'd walked through my brother's front door dozens of times before though for some reason, one day a few weeks back, it made me pause... ...and kind of burned my eyes. I know he's not alone in having an ugly dated facade along with no real budget and limited aptitude...

Easy DIY Cross Base Table Tutorial

Easy DIY Cross Base Table Tutorial

It's finally done! Sorry it has taken me soooooo long. I'd like to say it's because I was super busy, though the truth is, it's because I was totally procrastinating over writing this tutorial due to the fact I knew it was going to be a beast! Not that making the...