How do you give a thoughtful gift instead of giving ‘something’? Well, we all know that finding the perfect gift can be a tricky business not to mention stressful when we feel under pressure to deliver. We’ve probably all given gifts at some point which were bought in haste just so as not to turn…
Changing out drawer pulls and doorknobs is a really easy way to inject a bit of pizazz into tired looking furniture. You can also unify various pieces of second-hand furniture in your home, by using the same pulls on them all, to achieve a more consistent look. I’ve done this in my own home using…
How to Stencil Furniture with chalk paint is part four and the last in the media stand makeover series. Today we’re going to cover applying the stencil, distressing and finishing the furniture with Annie Sloan clear wax and white wax. When we left the media stand in part three, it had been distressed with the…
In part three of this media stand makeover you’ll see how I made a chalk paint wash (and covered my entire lounge with chalk paint!). If you’ve just arrived here and are a beginner painter, I suggest you go back and read part one first which deals with prepping furniture for painting. We left off…
This is part two of the chalk paint media stand makeover series. This post covers priming and painting the first coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue. If you missed it, you can read the previous post (Part One) here: Painting and stencilling a media stand with chalk paint – Cleaning/Prep. For…
Painting and stencilling a media stand with chalk paint is a great idea. What’s not such a great idea is if you do it whilst you have a frozen shoulder – we live and learn! This old media stand was a freebie find in eBay small ads. It just so happens that Someone local was…
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Even if you don’t happen to be an interiors enthusiast, I’m sure you must have come across the word ‘Hygge’ at some point. The Danish word which describes a way of living with cosiness, contentment and well being can probably be described as the interiors ‘it’ word of the past few years. I’m a big…
Do you like to buy used furniture? Have you ever visited a flea market and found the perfect piece – you know, that elusive piece of furniture you’ve been hankering after for such a long time, the piece that you’ve almost given up on ever finding at all? You’re so excited, you can’t really believe…
When we first moved into our then newly built house over ten years ago, we knew there would be no cash left over for us to fit out the interior with everything we wanted. I’m impatient though and love to have pretty things around me. There was absolutely no way I was going to let…
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Why I make Soy Candles If like me, you’re a candle person who prefers to create a more natural and healthy atmosphere in your home, these scented soy candles will be the perfect alternative for you. Soy candles don’t give off any soot like paraffin wax candles do which means…
Tablescapes are one of my favourite ways to decorate. At this time of year, I love whipping up a zero waste Autumn tablescape using natural elements from my garden or from things I collect whilst out walking with Brilli. I wouldn’t say I’m a minimalist but I’m not a fan of having loads of décor…
Bringing the farm to the city. How to transition you décor to urban farmhouse style. It’s a cosy, casual hybrid which blends traditional & contemporary style with a neutral colour pallet & a mix of metals and natural elements. Urban Farmhouse – what’s that? Well, it’s exactly what it says on the tin – a…
