Easy Upcycled Terracotta Herb Pots

October 5, 2019 16 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 quick fast! And after just a few...…READ MORE

How to Make a DIY Frosted Glass Sign

February 26, 2019 35 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 15 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 63 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 18 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

More Large-Scale Free Printable Quote Art Signs!

October 23, 2017 38 Comments

Following the response I received to my original release of free printable quote art it seemed only natural that I should share some more! I was totally inundated with new quote suggestions (thanks everyone!) and, though it wasn’t easy, I’ve finally managed to narrow things down. I have selected quotes which were requested numerous times and...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Vintage Style Canvas “Paintings”

October 12, 2017 25 Comments

I know many of you have been waiting for this landscape art tutorial since seeing the canvas ‘painting’ I shared a few weeks back… This was one of those projects I’ve been meaning to try for years. I think quite a few of you thought I had painted it myself and that I had some...…READ MORE