If you’ve been following me for a while you know I just love a good up-cycle to get a brand new look! Like this Pine Dresser. There’s something soooo satisfying about turning a piece of furniture around and giving it a new lease of life! And not to mention save a few pounds in the process. I’ve even been known…
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Chalk paint Coal bucket planter makeover
You know, sometimes you just see something and you know you need it .. even if you really don’t! .. (No? Just me then? ..) Like this coal bucket for example. I mean, we don’t even NEED coal. Heck, we don’t even have a real fire in our fireplace! But I really liked this when I saw it. I mean…
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Easy Easter Bunny Canvas
Is it just me, or does it feel like winter has been going on for-eee-ver?! I am so ready to invite some Spring into my home. Even if it’s still horrible outside, I just need a reminder that Spring is just around the corner. And this very simple Bunny Canvas is a great, simple project to start off with. How…
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From plastic to plaster mirror chalk paint make-over
Chalk paint is your friend people! You can pretty much use it on most things to get a completely new look. And this plastic mirror was no exception. I bought this aaaages ago. It was one of those awkward moments where I’d told the seller I would take the item, turned up at their house .. and then realised it…
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How to make your own chocolate bouquet
OK, who doesn’t like receiving chocolate? Let me know and I’ll happily give you my forwarding address! 🙂 BUT, GIVING chocolate can be a bit booooring, right? I mean, there’s only so many ways to wrap up a box of chocs. So if you looking for a different way to give away chocolates as a present, then this chocolate bouquet…
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Side table gets a brand new look
I’m sure this little side table was gorgeous once, but when I got my hands on it, it had definitely seen better days! A lot of the detail had been painted over and it was ready for a brand new look! Well as it happens, I’m not one to pass up on a bargain (or six..) , so when I…
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Magazine rack makeover with chalk paint
My husband is always telling me I make something out of nothing. I’m sure there’s a compliment in there somewhere .. ( I’m not sure he means it that way, butttt I’m happily oblivious!) .. In any case, this “blah” and dull magazine rack had been sitting around the house for absolute aaages, just begging for a makeover. Well, OK,…
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Game of Thrones Blanket Box
I swear 9 times out of 10 I go onto Facebook Market place and I spot a piece of furniture that I want to buy. And this blanket box was no exception. I mean who can resist a bargain like this when it’s only £10? And it’s HUGE! .. I actually started referring to it as “The Bungalow” When I…
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Black and gold side table make-over
Sometimes I see a piece of furniture and know I HAVE to get it. I have no idea what I’m going to do with it, but you just know it’s got great potential for a make-over. And this was one of those items. I got it for a bargain from Facebook Market place, where I shop .. A LOT! To…
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Oh-la-la .. our French inspired table
Ever started a project that turned out to be a bit of a nightmare? Well, this was one of those! When I bought this little table, I mainly bought it for the detail. I mean, just look at the gorgeous legs on this beauty. I should have known then and there what a nightmare .. sorry .. challenge .. it…
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