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May252020May 25 2020
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How we saved these old office shelves from the landfill and built THIS

*This post may contain affiliate links. The living room did not really feel like it was “us” and as it is probably the room we spent most of our time in, we wanted it to look and feel amazing.. I loved our big grey sofa, pale pink walls, with the fireplace finished and our log… Read More

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Jun172019Jun 17 2019
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Easy & Cheap DIY – Coffee Table Top Made from Pallets

Our old coffee table didn’t really work for the living room anymore. The beauty of upcycling and re-using old furniture is that you can change it again and again if you change your mind or decor! I decided to create a new table top from pallets I had at home. Don’t worry, I didn’t completely… Read More

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Jan22019Jan 2 2019
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Update an Old Wardrobe to Create More Storage

This old wardrobe was left in the house by the home owners.  As most of all our money went on decorating our home, updating and completely transforming our bathroom, getting the walls re-plastered there was little money left for the furniture. We kept the wardrobe as it was for a while as we hoped we… Read More

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Dec172018Jan 16 2019
5

Plastic Mirror Turned Into a Luxurious Looking Piece for under 20£

This post contains affiliate links. If you believe in laws of attraction, then you will believe every single word when you read this blog post (and it is ALL true)!! I kept talking about a large round mirror I wanted to have for our bedroom and kept looking online in different shops. Everything I liked… Read More

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Dec52018Dec 5 2018
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How (not) to Upholster a Pink Velvet Wing Back Armchair

You have probably seen my bedroom makeover post, in which I promised I would share with you how I re-upholstered the pink velvet armchair, so here goes. I was putting this chair project off for ages, until it was the last project on my to-do list. I was dreading it and for a good reason… Read More

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Nov132018Nov 13 2018
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How to Create Mercury Glass Effect in a Few Easy Steps

Hi everyone and welcome to our monthly DIY Blog Challenge.  I have been absent on the last few challenges simply because I have been so busy with the house and projects for our bedroom.  You can catch up with our DIY Blog Challenge projects here and if you are a Crafts/DIY blogger who would like to… Read More

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Sep182018
4

How to Use a Finish Max Paint Sprayer and Bookshelf Update

You know how much I love painting and upcycling old furniture.  Paint can transform an old piece and turn it into something new and beautiful again.  Sometimes there are pieces that can be quite tricky to paint, like chairs with endless spindles or wicker furniture and baskets.  Sometimes you simply want to get a smooth… Read More

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Sep132018
2

How to Transform Chest of Drawers using Pallets and Paint

As you know I love to re-use and upcycle most things.  It will not come as no surprise that this chest of drawers was getting it’s second makeover in the space of 4 years! We got this chest of drawers for free as it came from an old hospital and basically would have gone straight… Read More

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Sep32018
2

How to Make a DIY Plant Stand

I was looking for the perfect plant stand but could not find one in any shop. Instead of searching and spending money, I decided to make one on a tight budget or almost no budget at all by using some leftover wood I had at home. If you cannot find something in the shop –… Read More

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Aug142018
3

Chair Makeover in a Few Easy Steps

You may be thinking, that you have seen this chair makeover before and you won’t be wrong! This is the second time I will be upholstering it for our house.  I did this chair around 3 years ago and used a shabby chic fabric (cringe at the photos!). The times (and decor in the house)… Read More

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Jul132018Jul 13 2018
16

Create a Unique Dressing Table Top from Salvaged Pallets

Our bedroom makeover is slowly taking shape and being transformed from old and outdated to dark and modern space! We had some furniture left from the old owners and even though it was sturdy and still in good shape, it took up too much space. The old dressing table took up most of the wall space… Read More

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Jun252018
0

Giving and Old Chest of Drawers a New Lease of Life

When we decided on updating our bedroom, I didn’t quite expect to go all out for it and change pretty much everything.. We have been in our house for almost two years and had neglected our bedroom, the place that should be our haven! One thing lead to another and we are now completely transforming… Read More

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Apr182018Jun 19 2018
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Turning Old and Damaged Bedside Cabinets into Beautiful Pieces using Decoart Paint

I am part of a DecoArt Bloggers outreach programme and as you know I am always excited to try out new products and paints.  I am a huge fan of chalk and milk paint, but I have always said there is no one paint that fits all projects.  For this particular makeover, I knew I… Read More

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Apr102018Apr 10 2018
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Make a Beautiful Faux Dripping Paint Effect Plant Pot

Hi everyone and welcome to our monthly #DIYBlogChallenge! Last month’s theme was pom-poms and you can see my take on the project here.   April’s theme or item to work with was – TIN/CAN!! You know I love a good upcycling project and have done a tin project before, where I transformed some bean cans into… Read More

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Mar92018
3

How to Completely Transform an old Mirror

I have been going on about our living room makeover for a while now.  If you missed the reveal post, head over here to see the full transformation . I will shortly be sharing my post with all the sources with links.  Now today’s post will be about the large mirror we have above the fireplace. … Read More

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Dec112017
6

Upcycle an Old Christmas Ornament

You know I love Christmas ornaments and you know how I love to upcycle the old ones rather than throwing them out. Well today’s post is all about recycling your old ornaments and thinking outside the box a little!  I had a few old baubles I wanted to upcycle and really didn’t have a clue… Read More

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Hello hello ! It’s been a mad few months and fol Hello hello ! It’s been a mad few months and following the house sale I’ve not been much on here (apart from doing a few stories and the #panellinggate 😂) I have a new post on the blog for all my art lovers featuring some amazing artists and my tips on how to find original and [affordable] art for your home. {link in bio}
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Today is a special day and definitely needs markin Today is a special day and definitely needs marking on the IG ... a new chapter for us starts today as we have officially SOLD OUR HOUSE !!! It’s been a crazy year and why not add a bit more craziness to it by putting a house on the market and selling it within two weeks without a new house to go to ... 😆6 weeks of packing, storing things, cleaning and moving to our temporary home ... we are done for now, absolutely shattered and emotional .. there were a few (a lot of) tears as I walked through the house one last time .. lots of memories already were made there in the last 4,5 years but we will make new ones very soon!!! wish us luck for 2021 so that we can find our dream home and start our new adventure 🏡 
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Me and my wall of logs .. as we are moving in abou Me and my wall of logs .. as we are moving in about two weeks time Shaun is finally allowed to use the wood from the stack for the fire 🔥 😂 .. also showing my face on the grid as I’ve neglected the insta for a bit.. it’s been a mad few months to say the least !!! Happy Sunday! 
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Pink Panther bedroom looks slightly different now Pink Panther bedroom looks slightly different now ... filled with boxes and things I need to sort out .. I literally need to climb over things to get in 📦 .. but it’s my birthday this weekend so it will have to wait for another week 😂 how’s your week going ? 
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Ok so how am I going to pack this away and patch u Ok so how am I going to pack this away and patch up the holes for the new owners !? 😂 I’m pretty sure I’ve painted around some of the frames too 🤔 😆 
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I feel like having a nice soak in the bath but I f I feel like having a nice soak in the bath but I fear I will get too cosy.. after last nights black tie event I’m a little bit tired 💤 and Shaun and I are heading out to see our friends tonight so got to snap out of it 😂 🥂 😂 
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Gin cabinet is getting filled... 😂 need some pr Gin cabinet is getting filled... 😂 need some pretty gin bottles any suggestions ?? Perfectly normal questions for a Sunday morning by the way ... 😂 
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Pink panther room is done and full reveal is on th Pink panther room is done and full reveal is on the blog now .. it’s such an awkward space to try and photograph 🤭 so here’s a little corner of it .. as you know I love a bit of vintage tied in with modern ... Have you seen the full makeover on the blog ? 
**artwork by @sian_jordan_designs and the 2 pink/black abstracts done by me, sideboard was free from a good friend and chair was 5£ from a charity shop (reupholstered) with fabric from @themillshoponline cushion from @shopmatalan 
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There is only one thing to do when the kitchen is There is only one thing to do when the kitchen is this clean ! Take lots of photos 😂 📸 well there’s a reason why the house has been sparkling clean lately (go see the stories for our exciting news 👏🏼 ) .. I’m currently doing  everything else other than what I should be doing which is studying.. my exams are in January and I’m nowhere near ready... 😭 plus we’re going out tonight for a long overdue date which probably means tomorrow I won’t be studying either .... hope you have a nice weekend whatever you’re doing.. .
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I did a complete spare bedroom makeover during the I did a complete spare bedroom makeover during the 2 week self-isolation and it is ready to be revealed but I’ve been so busy this weekend that I didn’t manage to do the photos ... obviously I can’t wait to share it with you so I decided to show you the most amazing wardrobe that was built for us (before my self isolation) by an amazing joiner (and a good friend) @mikeycowin then painted by me and who can forget the chopping board handles !? Pink panther room is ready !!! what do you think 💕💖💕💖💕 thumbs up 👍🏼 or thumbs down 👎🏻? 
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Logs are stacked ready for the autumn 🔥 .. and Logs are stacked ready for the autumn 🔥 .. and the weather is turning out to be very nice and warm.. 😂 not that I’m complaining .. 
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Happy Sunday ! Today we were chilling watching som Happy Sunday ! Today we were chilling watching some movies in the morning as that’s what Sundays are for right .. but we are having a friend round tonight for Sunday roast so need to tidy up and cook a meal later on.. plus we are adding a few finishing touches to the house .. it’s weird thinking that every single room in the house is nearly completed.. 4 years of hard work ... this tv cabinet is one of my favourite projects as it makes the room look complete now and I keep adding things on and changing it .. What’s your favourite project in your house ?? 
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