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Jan62017Feb 13 2017

From Trash to Treasure – Table Makeover

I found this little table abandoned in the local amenity site.  It looked like someone had attempted to upcycle it but gave up in the end.  It looked so pretty and I thought it would look perfect in our spare bedroom. It just needed a little makeover. I cleaned the table thoroughly using some sugar… Read More

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Dec302016Feb 13 2017

Readers Choice – Top 15 of the Most Popular Posts of 2016

You may remember last year I did a post – Readers’ Choice Top 14 most popular posts for 2015 .  I decided to keep up with the tradition and do the same this year! This year I am sharing with you my TOP 15 most popular posts of the year! I have done quite a few posts this year,… Read More

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Jun302016Mar 7 2017

Fab Furniture Flippin Contest – Coastal Inspirations with Saltwash™

* Saltwash™ used creating this Coastal Inspirations project was received free of charge from Saltwash™, however all ideas, opinions and experiences are 100% my own.  Full policy can be read here. It is JUNE!!! Well, by the time I finish and submit my post probably end of June, but it is still June nonetheless.  This month’s Fab Furniture Flippin’… Read More

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May232016Mar 7 2017

May – Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest – *Bling Bling*

*Some of the items used creating this project was received free of charge from Country Chic Paints, however all ideas, opinions and experiences are 100% my own.  Full policy can be read here. Hi everyone and welcome to this month’s Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest! I am so excited to show you this transformation using some fabulous products I have… Read More

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Apr92016Mar 7 2017

Sewing Box Makeover with Prestigious Textiles

I found a cute vintage style sewing box/seat in the local amenity site as I really thought I could make it lovely again.  I had it in my shed for a while now and I wasn’t sure what kind of fabric to use.. When I received a bundle of these  funky fabrics from Prestigious Textiles I knew… Read More

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Mar212016Mar 7 2017

MARCH – Fab Furniture Flippin Contest – MIX & MATCH

Hello and welcome to the MARCH Fab Furniture Flippin Contest.  I missed out on the February contest, so I was very keen to take part this month. The theme for the March is – Mix and Match! Great briefing if you ask me.. my brain was going at a speed of light with various ideas as… Read More

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Feb32016Feb 13 2017

Coffee Table Makeover and STENCIL WAREHOUSE GIVEAWAY

stencil coffee table

Hi everyone.. Today I will be sharing a very special post with you, which I have done in collaboration with The Stencil Warehouse.   This will not only be a post about a fabulous makeover, but also your chance to enter the GIVEAWAY and win yourself not one but TWO beautiful A3 size stencils provided by… Read More

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Jan282016Feb 13 2017

How to do a Raised Stencil on Furniture

Hi everyone… I love using stencils as I think it is such a fun way to update your furniture. You may remember the little table makeover I did last year.   Soooo… when I read about raised stencils I actually was so intrigued I could not wait to try it out myself. I love the idea… Read More

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Jan232016Feb 13 2017

January Fab Furniture Flippin Contest – “A Fresh Start” Sponsored by General Finishes

Hello everyone.. New Year is here and so is the January FFFC contest with a brand new and exciting theme!! This month’s theme is – “A FRESH START” and this month’s sponsor is General Finishes. This month’s contest is hosted by Stacy from Anastasia Vintage and Evey from Evey’s Creations, don’t forget to visit the hosts… Read More

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Dec82015Feb 13 2017

The Fab Furniture Flippin Contest – December 2015 Favourites – UPDATE

Hi everyone as you know I am taking part in The Fab Furniture Flippin Contest each month (when I can make it as it is getting soooo popular).  Each month we get a theme and it is sponsored by one of our fab sponsors.  Well not in December…. December is a little different…. The December’s… Read More

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Nov182015May 8 2017

Take a Seat – The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest November

Hi my lovelies, I am so happy to be back this month with my take on this month’s theme (“Take a Seat”) for the  “The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest” November with a new challenge. This month, the theme is – “TAKE A SEAT” and the fantastic hosts are these two lovely ladies – Stacy from… Read More

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Sep232015Mar 7 2017

DIY Compass Table – FFFC September Contest Geometric Design – Updated

September is here and so is “The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest”. This is by far the most challenging project I have ever done and I am very proud of the result.. It may not be 100% perfect but the time, effort and dedication that went into this project was second to none.. This month’s theme is –… Read More

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Aug162015Mar 7 2017

The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest – Icing on the Cake

Hi my lovelies! You are already familiar with The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest from my previous posts, so you know how super exciting it is! I am part of the Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest group and lucky enough to be in the mix with some super talented people who take part in this contest every… Read More

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Jul162015Mar 7 2017

The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest – My creation called “Bright and Beautiful”

Hi everyone, I am joining “The Fab  Furniture Flippin’ Contest” in July with my piece I called Bright and Beautiful! This month’s theme is “Come On, Let Your Colors Burst!” This month the contest is hosted by Stacy from Anastacia Vintage and Lynn from Fern Avenue. Not only you get to showcase your piece, and get opportunity to be… Read More

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Jun142015May 22 2018

DIY – How to make an upholstered headboard

There are so many headboards available you will be spoilt for choice. At the moment we are saving for a house, so I didn’t really want to splash out on something that we will most likely change once we move out. So I decided to upcycle an old headboard I came across a few months ago.

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Jun92015Mar 7 2017

The Fab Flippin’ Furniture Contest – From Shabby To CHIC!

Hi everyone, I am so excited to tell you that I am taking part in a fantastic competition this month called “The Fab Flippin’ Furniture Contest” organised by a group of wonderful bloggers and this month hosted by Charlotte at Ciburbanity and Carrie from Thirty Eighth Street. Not only you get to showcase your piece, your transformation and get opportunity… Read More

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Anyone who has done a renovation project will tell Anyone who has done a renovation project will tell you it is bloody hard work. It is not fun living in dust trust me …Having done all the hard work on this house, I can finally look back and think yes I can do all that but you know what I don’t want to 😂 we have still plenty of things to do but I am definitely taking my time and not letting the house take over .. I can do it all but I don’t want to .. well at least not all of the time .. weekends are also for enjoying yourself even if the Billy makeover has taken me nearly two months … 😜 
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It’s so exciting to find gems hiding under the old It’s so exciting to find gems hiding under the old carpets when you are renovating … is it Victorian tiles, is it beautiful parquet … ?? not what we ended up with 😂 it took me forever to remove these Lino tiles - I have no idea what was used to stick them down but they were solid 🙈
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Disaster on Sunday morning 🤦🏻‍♀️… not sure how or Disaster on Sunday morning 🤦🏻‍♀️… not sure how or when but the paint tin got knocked over and the paint was making its way down the tumble dryer … that’s what you get for dumping everything in this space ..Here I am trying to save as much paint as I can, desperately scooping it back into the tin… it does look like something straight out of an episode of Dexter! 😜😂
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Our (now) beautiful bedroom … I finally put up the Our (now) beautiful bedroom … I finally put up the artwork on “my side” of the room and it finally feels finished … even thought it’s not (we are saving for a carpet) swipe to see the before & during .. ♥️ so proud of how this room turned out- most of the furniture is upcycled and we built the wardrobe ourselves too 💪🏼 it’s now finally time to enjoy this cosy room 💤 
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