
I nearly didn’t publish this post. When I finished extending the legs of this little table, I wasn’t totally satisfied with how it turned out. However, I have been living with this table in my kitchen for a few months now. Continue reading
I nearly didn’t publish this post. When I finished extending the legs of this little table, I wasn’t totally satisfied with how it turned out. However, I have been living with this table in my kitchen for a few months now. Continue reading
I think one of my favourite things to do on my day off must be rummaging through the local thrift shop. With Miss E at school and Paul at work, there’s no one to distract me from my mid-week bargain hunt! A few weeks ago at my favourite thrift shop, I spied a free standing wooden towel rack. Continue reading
Spring has finally arrived down-under! There is warmth in the sun and the days are getting longer. It is also the perfect time to spend working in my poor, rather neglected garden. Continue reading
When Miss E and I visited Mum and Dad in Canberra a few months ago, Mum took me for a rummage through their garage. She pulled out the sweetest little step stool and held it up. I saw this at a fete the other week and thought of you … it’ll probably need painting, but would you like it? Would I ever … does my mother know me or what! Continue reading
The last couple of weeks have been a wee bit unsettled for me. I’ve been distracted by a few changes at work … so much so that I haven’t written a post in over a week or picked up a paint brush. Continue reading
This humble little side table was given to us by Mum and Dad a couple of years ago. Continue reading
Many years ago I purchased an Ikea Tallboy for my bedroom. At the time this was all I could afford and I wasn’t too fussed by laminate furniture. Times have moved on and so have my tastes. However, this tallboy seems to follow me everywhere. Continue reading
It’s been quite some time since I finished this makeover. I felt as if I needed to make peace with this little TV unit before I could share it. All I wanted was a quick and simple makeover of my entertainment unit with a chalk paint wash. Continue reading
I recently found this really sweet wicker chair at our local thrift shop. It was a child’s version of the larger wicker chairs often used to decorate outdoor areas. Continue reading
The last couple of weeks have been a little hectic. I had Miss E’s 6th birthday party to organise … complete with a Wonder Woman cake. Mum and Dad were also visiting from Canberra. Whenever they visit, Paul and I always take to opportunity to catch a couple of movies, as well as head out for dinner. Continue reading