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, […]
The prospect of Spring arriving here in my corner of the world after a long and wet winter is rather exciting. For me, it is when nature gradually becomes more colourful, that I feel each new year begins. In our garden, the daffodils are emerging from our lawn as I type – Mr M finds […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcome, welcome everyone to this weeks simple makeover anyone can do to change the look or update a sad piece of decor in the home. It was whilst unpacking yet another box in the garage earlier this year, I found a tired candlestick lamp base which almost made the charity shop pile. I didn’t like […]
I promise you the following conversation actually took place. “You do know that ones got a huge split in the wood don’t you” said Mr M. He was addressing an off-cut of scaffolding board which I was turning into a pot stand for hot dishes on the patio table. “I’ve got better ones you could […]
