“So Mum, the couple in the crazy outfits in that grotty picture frame over there, are we related to them or something?” asked Master M with more than a hint of mischief in his eyes. He was directing his gaze at my latest up-cycle a rather battered old frame complete with interesting print, which was […]
Just after Christmas Mr M was having a quiet hour or so to himself in the garage. By nature, this tidy soul is often found out there rearranging and making better use of the space. On this occasion he was clearing up after my latest project, making noises which suggested he was not best pleased […]
I have been on the look out for a linen storage solution for my small and growing number of pretty fabrics and linens for quite some time now. I’ve seen some wonderful one-off pieces, sadly though not in my price range. Currently my collection is stored in a beautiful old blanket box where no-one can […]
Bonjour tout le monde. You cannot know how excited I am to bring you this post. French flair and shabby chic combined, I could not be more pleased with how this vintage up-cycle has turned out. Not for the first time though did I nearly throw the towel in. And more than once I decided […]
“Why don’t you put the paste table up and then you can paint them all in one go” said Mr M, in that exasperated tone when he caught me wandering around the garden with arms full of half painted objects and no where to dry them. The trouble is, when I get a creative idea, […]
