Some of you may not know that when I started this blog, I was up-cycling and on-selling A LOT of furniture. It was a hobby. My second job of sorts. And I LOVED it. Though with the growth of my blog, and, more pertinently, the emergence of my little family, came the...
At the risk of coming across as someone slightly obsessed with mini drawers, here's another little drawer hack. My mum actually picked up this small drawer set for $12 from Kmart a few weeks back. She mentioned she was planning on doing 'something' with it, then I...
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...
I've coveted adjustable arm wall lights from the first moment I saw one. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |Â 6 To me there's just something so desirable about their sculptural form and subtle industrial edge. That said, I never really envisioned actually using one in my own home. You...
Every now and again I receive questions about past projects. It's always a lovely surprise though also a tad embarrassing to be reminded that people still read my older stuff. I mean, don't get me wrong, I am proud of my humble beginnings and grateful for the path my...
This was such a rewarding project. 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...
Flat-Pack. Knock-Down. Ready-To-Assemble. Whatever you wanna call it, there's no denying the practicality, affordability, versatility and accessibility of this very basic form of 'boxed' furniture. Unfortunately though, often times there's also no denying the generic,...
This is the final post in a three part series covering the transformation of bi-folds into barn doors. You can read the first post here and the second post here. What a naughty blogger I've been - three whole weeks without a post! I am trying to publish more often,...
I love Christmas. It's my favourite time of year. So, it seemed only fitting that my advent calendar should bring together a few more of my most fave things; wall charts, chalkboards, typography and bakers twine! The countdown to Christmas day isn't something I've...
This is part two in a three post series covering the transformation of bi-folds into barn doors. You can read the first post here. When I was hunting down inspiration for the transformation of Charlotte's bi-fold doors, I came across an old photo on a woodworking...