Category Archives: upcycling
Transform an old glass container into a beautiful piece using gold spray paint
This post contains affiliate links I found these glass containers and they were still in a good shape, there was slight chipping on one of them and the gold lines were all scratched from the top. I decided to spruce them up a bit using some gold spray paint. Everything looks so much better when it… Read More
Amazing Furniture Transformations
As you know I love to upcycle and transform an old piece into something new. I absolutely love when a forgotten piece is made into something beautiful again. I have compiled this list of fantastic transformations, which are so gorgeous I simply had to share them with you. I have done several pieces and my… Read More
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.
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
How to use a stencil – table transformation
I did a post on stencils and various ideas back in March but didn’t really have an opportunity to use my beautiful damask stencil* by Stencil Warehouse until now. I got this little table and we had it in the hallway for a few months now. As the house we are currently living nowhas just… Read More
How to paint and cover a set of dining room chairs – makeover
My mother-in-law asked me a while ago to paint a set of four chairs for her, we went and bought a matching set of four chairs for £4! Yes, £4!!! They were old and a little damaged (or so I thought..) but as you may know, I like a bit of a challenge, so was… Read More
DIY Christening present for a very special boy
My husband Shaun and I were asked to be godparents to our little nephew Oscar a few months ago.. Both of us felt so honoured and privileged to become godparents to this special little boy and be a part of the Christening day. I knew I had to make something extra special for Oscar and… Read More
DIY – Lace Painted Furniture
I have seen so many beautiful pieces of furniture done with lace painting and I really wanted to give it a go. I think it gives such a beautiful and unique finish and is such a great way to dress a dated piece. I didn’t have to wait too long as I got this set… Read More
Transform an old candle jar
I am known to collect jars, glass containers and little pots so have to come up with new ideas on what to do with them as I just cannot for the life of me throw things out.. A friend of mine kindly gave me a box full of old candle jars and I was super… Read More
How to paint old furniture
Way to reuse baby jars
I love upcycling and recycling..collecting jars is one of the things I do.. I just can’t seem to throw any jars out as I think there’s so many things you can do with them! I really think the baby food jars are so cute and as some of my friends have babies, I asked them to… Read More
Transforming an old footstool – makeover
Learning to Reupholster MY WAY – Chair Makeover
I really wanted to do some reupholstering for a while now so I was so excited when I got this old chair that was shouting out for a makeover. I was quite nervous as I wasn’t really sure how to do it properly but I was ready for the challenge.. Little did I know that… Read More
Bathroom Cabinet Transformation
This one was quite a transformation and took me a while to actually get it right.. I found this little cabinet totally abandoned, left outside, no one wanted it.. It looked quite nice and I fell in love with the door knob, which was so pretty.. I thought if cannot rescue the cabinet, at least… Read More
Vintage Rose Set – using napkin decoupage
I ordered some beautiful napkins and could not wait to try some decoupaging with them.. something I have seen but never actually done myself. I have decoupaged items using prints and wallpaper but never napkins.. I decided to do a lovely vintage rose set – love heart, tealight holder and a vase. I decided to… Read More