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Convert a Music Tripod into a Lamp

Convert a Music Tripod into a Lamp

Don't get me wrong, I love the fact I get to call Australia home, though a word of warning to anyone thinking of moving here (particularly if you're a home DIY-aholic accustomed to a seemingly endless array of affordable and easily attainable supplies). Sure, we might...

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)...

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...

Chalky Washed Armoire

Chalky Washed Armoire

Thanks so much for all the lovely comments about my bedroom revamp. One of the most mentioned and asked about items was the armoire. Well, 'armoire' is perhaps a tad too fancy, it's just a plain free-standing robe really. It was funny to read all the different...

Make Your Own Throw Blanket

Make Your Own Throw Blanket

I gave up my search for a beautiful natural linen throw blanket a while back now. It wasn't because I couldn't find one for a reasonable price mind you, it was cause I couldn't find one at ALL (though if I had I'm sure it would have cost a pretty penny anyways). From...

Bamboo Faux Window Valance

Bamboo Faux Window Valance

Remember how I was planning to use all these.... ....to dress up the one (yes, just one) window in my bedroom? Well, it's all finally up and I'm really happy with how it turned out....eventually. Sure, there may have been one or two 'measure once, drill twice'...

DIY Large Scale Printable Maps

DIY Large Scale Printable Maps

So, while my bedroom makeover drags on and on at least I can share some insightful snippets of the journey thus far to (hopefully) keep you keen. I know a lot of you have been hanging out to know how I was going to create a massive wall map on a budget - cause, dang,...

Starburst Twig Wreath

Starburst Twig Wreath

If you've read this blog more than just once you probably know I have a bit of a thing for using natural elements to decorate my home, and for a budget-savvy gal like me, there's no better way of introducing this textural earthiness to a space than via a...

DIY Customised Timber Knobs

DIY Customised Timber Knobs

Firstly, thanks so much to everyone for the lovely comments about my map cabinet makeover. I was seriously surprised and overwhelmed - you guys are just the best. There was a lot of interest in the compass knobs I created and some of you wanted to see a more in-depth...

Ceiling Light Revamp

Ceiling Light Revamp

  Question: What do you get when you take.... one kinda very ugly old light fixture, a can of black spray paint, some blingy old necklaces you wore once to a wedding three years ago, and an el-cheapo drum shade from Target? Answer: A pretty awesome 'new'...