Looking for inspiration for pretty ways to use rub-on transfers? Here are 21 unique ways to use rub on transfers, also known as furniture transfers. Some of these ideas use pieces from the same transfer. There are so many ways you can use the same rub on transfers for furniture and make it look different….
Like the rustic wooden look of a country kitchen? Add a splash of colour to farmhouse decor with paint to add interest and still keep the modern farmhouse style feel. I made a mistake on this one. So it didn’t turn out exactly how I imagined. But the general feeling was still there. It perfectly…
Like the look of a Modern DIY Hairpin Leg Desk but on a budget? Here’s how anyone can make an affordable DIY desk. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so you can easily find the products I use myself and recommend to friends. If you purchase these products, I may earn a small…
Want to know how to decorate a wall clock with decoupage to make it more your style of home decor? Here’s how to, plus the mistake I made. I got this French bistro-themed clock for £5 from a charity shop. It had a bit of character even though it wasn’t my typical style. There was…
Looking for unusual DIY decor ideas? How about how to repurpose a CD rack into something useful? Or how to use a ladder as a coat rack? As technology moves on, things like CD racks are more often in charity shops than on a living room wall. But what if you repurpose the wood into…
Wish you could buy seasonal decor but can’t justify the expense? Here’s how to create seasonal crafts on a budget, that you can be proud of. Crafting can be expensive. But what if you know where to look for craft items, or even better, use what you already have at home? There are so many…
WELCOME Refinishing. Repurposing. Restoring. Upcycling. For all kinds of furniture makeover, you’ll find tutorials and project inspiration here. There are lots of overlaps but they are all different too. Here you’ll find all of my painted furniture makeovers. You’ll find a wide range of tutorials and projects covering furniture pieces such as bookshelves, tables and…
How to paint wooden chairs with a blended finish? Clay paint gives you the flexibility to get creative when painting furniture, with stunning results. Clay paint is similar to chalk paint because it’s great for blending. So you can make all sorts of beautiful colour blends. It is different to chalk paint because it is…
DIY pallet projects are the best repurposing projects. Here’s how to make an easy rustic pallet DIY shelf for home decor and storage. You start with something essentially scrap and can create something useful, quirky and sometimes even beautiful. The best thing is that it’s easy to get free pallets. Which takes the cost and…
From makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2022. 2022 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Had guest posts from extraordinary people. And met industry giants, such as Annie Sloan. Here are the most popular 10…