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Our bedroom decorating disaster .. and how we fixed it!

Our bedroom decorating disaster .. and how we fixed it!

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Easy home improvements

Now, this is the story all about how our bedroom wall got turned up side down! And I’d like to…
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Extending the mileage on our Hemnes IKEA dresser!

Extending the mileage on our Hemnes IKEA dresser!

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Easy home improvements· Furniture Makeovers

Let’s talk Ikea!! .. Marmite springs to my mind .. You know, the whole “Some love it .. some hate…
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Upcycled old doors turned into hall seat bench

Upcycled old doors turned into hall seat bench

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Easy home improvements

Our hallway has seen MANY different looks since we moved into our home about 27 years ago. (Has it really…
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“Fairest of them all” mirror makeover

“Fairest of them all” mirror makeover

Blog· Easy home improvements

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all?? .. Well, I can tell you one thing for…
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Mini stool make over with a serviette!

Mini stool make over with a serviette!

Blog· Easy home improvements· Furniture Makeovers

Have you ever wanted to do a furniture makeover, but weren’t sure where to start? Well look no further. This…
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Adding some autumn colour to our front garden

Adding some autumn colour to our front garden

Autumn· Blog· Easy home improvements

Do you suffer with Insta envy? You know what I’m talking about! Some of the amazingly gorgeous mansions and ‘picture…
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Hi! My name is Marianne and I’m so pleased you stopped by!  I love decorating on a budget, as well as sharing fun, simple craft & DIY projects to turn your house into a gorgeous home.

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