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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Turn Your Old Pine Mirror into a Stunning Chalkboard Display: A DIY Makeover Guide
I do like me a good old chalkboard display! Without too much fuss, you can completely change your decor by updating them for different occasions and seasons. And there are sooo many designs to inspire you on Pinterest ( I have pinned loads even though I’ll never be able to do them all .. I do get a bit carried…
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DIY Coffee Table Makeover- How I Took My Coffee Table from Drab to Fab
This sturdy, (but let’s be honest, pretty ugly looking!) coffee table was one of my recent treasures. Well, .. I use the word “treasures” loosely … it certainly didn’t LOOK like a treasure! Even the guy I bought it from pretty much tried to persuade me NOT to buy it (.. “Are you serious love?.. you like THAT?”…). Poor little…
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