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DIY Transfer Decal Tutorial

DIY Transfer Decal Tutorial

Sure, there are a heap of different embellishing methods out there though did you know you can make your own custom, professional-looking, easy to use decals at home with no expensive outlays, time-consuming crafting or specialty equipment? All you need is some...

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...

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...

Faux Plank Table Tutorial

Faux Plank Table Tutorial

Firstly, thanks to everyone for the lovely comments about my farmhouse dining table makeover. I received lots of questions, one being how I scored the top to create the impression of old planks. Given the amount of interest, I though I'd post a quick and easy...