And just like that another summer ends here in my part of the world and I am delighted to be back with more stories to share with you. Hello, how are you, how was your break? It’s been a while and there are lots of new readers joining us too, so welcome to you all, […]
Do you remember back when I decided there was no room left on top of my furniture and I turned to wall space for help in displaying copious amounts of pretties? I had an idea these hooks may be the answer however I am here to say they didn’t work as I imagined they would. […]
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 […]
“You just have to do it gently… look I’ve only being doing this section for ten minutes and no paint’s peeled off here” he said in that exasperated manner he saves only for me. I had been explaining to Mr M in an apparent whiny and loud manner that my antique armoire doors were not […]
“There is something fundamentally wrong with this new frying pan” Mr M called out from the kitchen, “is there” I replied “yes” he said “it wobbles”. And so it would seem on this occasion, my bargain hunting skills had failed me and buying cheap had not paid off. As he wrapped up the frying pan […]
Welcome everyone to my second post of the New Year. This week we will be focusing on upcycling ideas and making our very own upcycled products. We all seem to be moving and changing up our decor, post Christmas, so this week I bring you a quick and easy upcycling idea which you may like […]
Happy New Year everyone! I do hope you all enjoyed a wonderful break with family and friends and trust you managed a little me time. January is traditionally a nod to the previous year and a time for setting exciting goals for the new year ahead. I thought in today’s post I would reflect on the […]
This week is the fourth part in our mini series Vintage and Thrifty Styling for the Home and today we are looking at Flowers. If you’ve read any of my previous posts you will know by now, I am a thrifty person by nature. I get it from my Grandmother I think, she of the […]
This week I have for you an easy DIY project however before we begin, a little picture painting with words is needed I feel. Recently I went to two country brocantes in two days. This made me very happy. It doesn’t get an awful lot better than that if you are a vintage home decor […]
