Easy DIY Shaker Peg Rail

January 29, 2021 26 Comments

Of all the ways to add a bit of custom charm to a standard DIY kitchen, I think shaker peg rails might just be my favourite! This rail wasn’t part of my original plan for the suite extension kitchenette, but over the past few months it’s like they’ve been teasing me by showing up in...…READ MORE

DIY Book Page Quote Sign…using a Peel & Stick Fabric Poster

March 11, 2020 28 Comments

Last week one of my daughter’s closest friends celebrated her 9th birthday. She is obsessed with Harry Potter, and her mum is an author, so for something special I decided to make her a custom book page sign. Yeah, I know it’s not the funnest kids’ gift in the world, though I knew she would...…READ MORE

Easy Upcycled Terracotta Herb Pots

October 5, 2019 23 Comments

I don’t do a lot of crafts, though every now and again I get a hankering for an easy little project. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I’ve been growing plant babies as per the Woolworths Discovery Garden initiative. Well, those babies got big fast! And after just a few...…READ MORE

How to Make a DIY Frosted Glass Sign

February 26, 2019 39 Comments

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 interest whilst the frosting works perfectly to...…READ MORE

Vintage-Style Mini Drawer Hack with Latch Handles

January 3, 2019 17 Comments

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 of this simple IKEA hack I recently shared...…READ MORE

Upcycling Everyday Items Into Christmas Decor

December 17, 2018 33 Comments

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 look and feel of Christmas decor,...…READ MORE

Trash to Treasure Vases…using Old Food Jars & Vintage Handbag Straps!

September 19, 2018 24 Comments

Who woulda thought an instant coffee jar wearing a belt could look so cute? Not me, if I’m honest. This was one of those experimental projects which could have gone one of two ways…epic fail or surprising success. Thankfully, it appears to have been the latter!   STEP 1  |  CLEAN JARS Of course, the...…READ MORE

Easy Trash to Treasure Upcycle…using spray paint!

May 30, 2018 65 Comments

Every now and again I’m reminded just how amazing paint can be! Take this ramshackle collection of discarded “goodies”… Lovely, aren’t they? Let’s face it, ordinarily you wouldn’t look twice at any of this, right? The round board was the original top from the stool I hacked recently (it was just sitting in the shed...…READ MORE

How To Make Clay Ornaments & Gift Tags

December 11, 2017 20 Comments

I wanted a really simple Christmas tree this year. Complete with earthy tones and natural elements off-set by a delicate smattering of little white stars. However, when I couldn’t find any said little white stars, I figured I’d have a go at making my own. And I’m so glad I did! Not only did it...…READ MORE

Free Printable Large-Scale Vintage Christmas Signs!

November 20, 2017 33 Comments

I am sooooo excited to share these classic Christmas book title page printables with all of you! I’m the first to admit I’m not a huge holiday decorator, I think my blog’s scarcity of Christmas-themed posts can testify to that, though this year I wanted to create something we could all enjoy. And when I...…READ MORE