Ever wanted to apply furniture transfers but were unsure of the steps? There are only three! Here’s what you need to know. The three steps to apply furniture transfers are cleaning, applying it and sealing. Furniture transfers are easiest to apply to flat surfaces such as a chest of drawers. I am going to use…
Have an old bookcase in need of a makeover? Here’s how to give it a new life in a nature-inspired transformation. Plain solid wood bookshelves can be beautiful when the condition is perfect. But once there’s wear and tear, a splash of paint can go a long way. I like to mix up the projects…
Like to give your furniture a clean, fresh look? Here’s how with pastel colours and a floral transfer in this Spring furniture painting makeover. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up my alley. It’s probably my signature style. But I love it and the result turned…
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 an adorable DIY wood Valentines gift? Here’s an easy tutorial for painting a coaster like the Love Hearts sweets. I’m a big fan of Love Hearts. You might know them as Conversation Hearts. They were my only craving during pregnancy. Or maybe I just wanted to eat lots of them. Either way, they’re…
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 Here you’ll find upcycling tips for how to refinish furniture like a professional. From how to improve your painting skills, to tool recommendations. Whether you want to learn for personal use or to grow your business of upcycling furniture and decor. There are tips for the whole process. Starting with how to find free…
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…
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…