I love me a pot, jar, “caddy”. I like coralling things together and having little places for everything; keeps me CALM; and pots are perfect for that. If it can be a pretty pot, then… Read The Post
DIY: Torn Clay Bowls
Staying with air dry clay for now, these bowls were actually the first thing I made, and the clay and copper magnets the last. While I smoothed and sanded the fridge magnets, there was also… Read The Post
Getting my house in Order # 4 – Making Progress
Hooray, we’ve finished the “main” stuff in the lounge! The aim was to go for a blend of neutral tones and whilst I loved the colour of this dark wood unit, J was adamant he… Read The Post
Oooh She’s Cheap # 3 – Contemporary plant displays
As part of our push to add some decorative detail to our blank canvas of a home, I wanted to include some life in terms of houseplants. Now I’m ok in the garden but when… Read The Post
Getting my House in Order # 3 – Behind closed doors…
First off I apologise for the shocking quality of the photos in this post. One of the reasons I’ve never really shared any photos on here that have been taken inside our home, is that… Read The Post
Handpainted Furniture – Step by Step
When I first started painting secondhand furniture back in my teens, my youthful impatience meant that the most thought I put into it was what was the cheapest tin of cream gloss I could get… Read The Post
Getting My House in Order # 2 – Bedside Tables (Part 2)
So, my nails are a mess, I’ve sustained several mosquito bites, and our garden is strewn with painting and sanding paraphernalia. But this weekend I finished revamping the two bedside tables we bought on Ebay,… Read The Post