Easy DIY Frame Tutorial for Large-Scale Art | Plus a Free Printable Owl ‘Painting’!

January 11, 2022 25 Comments

Every time I feature one of my DIY large-scale wall art prints I get requests for the framing tutorial. In the past I’ve never managed to capture the process because in the throes of a project most steps require both of my hands…not to mention most of my brain power – which leaves little capacity...…READ MORE

Easy DIY Shaker Peg Rail

January 29, 2021 27 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

How to Make a DIY Frosted Glass Sign

February 26, 2019 41 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

Free Printable Blue & White Ceramic Wall Art

July 17, 2018 38 Comments

I’m a little ashamed to admit I started writing this post around four years ago. At the time I had just finished refreshing my parent’s bedroom and was going to add some art to a remaining blank wall in the space. I decided on blue and white ceramic paintings (mum adores blue and white anything!),...…READ MORE

Progress in My Little Boy’s Room | A Landscape Gallery, Bedding & More!

May 4, 2018 41 Comments

Now that things have finally settled down (in case you missed it I’d been helping my gran prepare her house for sale), it’s time to get back into some decorating for my own home! Starting with my little boy’s half-finished bedroom. If you’ve been following along with the makeover you’ll know that… The walls got...…READ MORE

Free Printable Large-Scale Vintage Christmas Signs!

November 20, 2017 34 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 40 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 29 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

DIY Book Holders Repurposed from Drawer Organisers

September 28, 2017 22 Comments

Around the same time I was designing the floating bookshelves for behind Charlotte’s bedroom door, I happened to notice some drawer tidies in Kmart. “You know what?” I remarked to my mum, who was shopping with me that day, “These would be good re-purposed as little bookshelves.” It’s funny how you think when you’re in...…READ MORE