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Painting & Stenciling a Floor

Painting & Stenciling a Floor

This project has been on my "to do" list for waaaaay too long. Over three years ago now we ripped up the terrible old carpet in my parent's retreat ("retreat" sounds super fancy though it's really just a modest sitting room adjoining their master bedroom) then...

DIY Concrete Vessel Planters

DIY Concrete Vessel Planters

Do you guys remember when I shared some pics of this simple concrete vessel I made a few months back... Well, I received quite a few requests for a tutorial so have spent the past few weeks perfecting my process (and learning more than I will ever need to know about...

“New” Blue Cane Chairs…plus how to use a paint sprayer

“New” Blue Cane Chairs…plus how to use a paint sprayer

Ever since painting my Chippendale desk chair....by hand...with a brush...over the course of several hours...a paint sprayer has been high on my 'to buy' list. Some of you may recall I have sprayed furniture in the past using our air compressor, though that big,...

Re-Love Project…before & after

Re-Love Project…before & after

I’m so excited to finally share this! If you’re not new here, you’re probably aware of my involvement in the Re-Love Project and what it’s all about. For those of you who don’t know, in short it’s a Feast Watson campaign in collaboration with Salvos Stores which sees...

How to Stain Timber | A Video Tutorial

How to Stain Timber | A Video Tutorial

If you're a regular visitor here, you may have read snippets about this "secret" project. Well, a few months back I was lucky to be invited to take part in and style a professional video tutorial for Feast Watson! It was like nothing I've ever done...and I loved it! I...

Over-Sized Heron Art | Huge High Resolution Free Printable!

Over-Sized Heron Art | Huge High Resolution Free Printable!

UPDATE I have created two more free large-scale downloads of birds to accompany this heron. Find them here and here. After publishing the post about my DIY large-scale art a few weeks back, I received quite a few requests for a free printable version of my edited...

Linen Dresser Makeover

Linen Dresser Makeover

It feels like ages since I've put paintbrush to furniture. In fact, I'd even forgotten just how therapeutic it can be! If you've been following along with the makeover of my parent's living-dining room then you'll probably know the back-story to this dresser. BEFORE...