SECONDHAND FINDS | It’s all about the red rug
My latest secondhand find…….I have had my eye out for a red wool rug like this for a while now and being as thrifty as I am, I wasn’t keen on paying big bucks for one!! So when this one came up for $45...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | How to make a rustic wooden chopping board in 2 hours
How to make a chopping board This week I had my first woodwork class. I know zero about woodwork but felt I needed to learn a thing or two before we build our house next year. As I’m envisaging myself...
View ArticleGIFT IDEAS | Old Scarf as Ribbon For Gift Wrapping
This gift wrapping hack is super easy. I came up with the idea of using an old scarf as ribbon for gift wrapping by accident when I ran out of ribbon recently and I ended up using an old silk scarf...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Jar of Seeds Gift Idea
Giving the gift of seeds is a pretty special gift to give in my books and a decorated jar of seeds is a cool way of giving them. They are low cost and super thoughtful, since all the seeds will be from...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Chunky Crochet Cushion Cover
I’ve noticed a trend recently of chunky knit cushions……..and I love them. So I’ve decided to give it a go making one. After mulling over whether to knit or crochet….I decided on crocheting. I love the...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Basic Recycled Leather Zip Purse
There really isn’t anything more gorgeous and luxurious than a leather purse, well in my eyes anyway. But I’m not so keen on the price tag of a store bought number…….so I’ve given it a go making my...
View ArticleDIY GIFT IDEA | Decorated Wooden Spoons
Ok so this is a super quick DIY project, there is really only two steps, its pretty simple. Firstly, let it be said that this is not my idea, nor am I claiming it to be, but all those decorated wooden...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Hand Painted Tea Towels
These hand painted tea towels are really easy to make and are a great idea for a gift…..and lets be honest….tea towels are one thing we all use and can never have enough of, especially if your in my...
View ArticleHOUSE BUILD| Interior Mood Board
We are building our dream home soon and we are going to build it ourselves!! That’s right “owner builders” here we come! We are in the very early stages of planning, so this is my very first “House...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Driftwood Christmas Tree
With Christmas just around the corner, I’ve been thinking of what I’m going to do for my tree this year. I know it’s quite early to be talking Christmas trees but since the last few years I’ve been...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Two Tone Leather Purse With Zip Tabs
This two tone leather purse DIY project is a variation on the basic recycled leather zip purse I did a few months back. But this purse differs slightly with the addition of contrast fabric tabs at...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Painted Chalk Labels For Your Glass Jars
I think these painted chalk labels are a cool way of organizing all those glass jars in the kitchen and are so quick and easy to do, it’s ridiculous! They make a huge difference in kitchen...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Upcycled Ceramic Jars to Plant Pots
These plant pots made from upcycled ceramic jars are a super quick DIY project. All you need to do is collect a bunch of old ceramic jars and start drilling holes! Here’s how I did it What you’ll...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Hand Painted Gift Wrap
I love Christmas time, especially choosing gifts for my family and the wrapping. This year I have decided to make my own handmade wrapping paper. I have chosen to do two slightly different...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | DIY Christmas Decorations
Here’s a last minute “how to” on making your own diy christmas decorations. They are really quick to make and cost next to nothing, which is a bonus at this time of year if you ask me. All you need is...
View ArticleDIY HOUSE BUILD | House Exterior Ideas – Black vs Natural
Idea #1 | Black Exterior Idea #2 | Natural Wood Exterior Happy New Year! Welcome 2016! I love the start of a new year, especially this one because 2016 is the year we build our dream home! We bought...
View ArticleDIY PROJECT | Makeover Your Old Fridge Magnets
Take your old fridge magnets to the next level with this modern makeover! Most people have a bunch of old fridge magnets lying around the house, usually found stuck all over the fridge. Left to their...
View ArticleSECONDHAND | Secondhand Finds For The Month
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View ArticleDIY STYLE | Jewellery Hack – DIY Crystal Necklace
This DIY crystal necklace is one of my favourite jewellery tricks! Essentially, all it involves is taking a cheap rope necklace and turning it into a more stylish version of itself by swapping out the...
View ArticleVALENTINES DAY | Heart Shaped Pizza
Stuck on what to give your partner for Valentines Day? How about showing how much you love them with a yummy handmade heart shaped pizza for dinner? You could team the pizza with a bottle of wine, a...
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