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Category: DIY Interiors
Hobbycraft marbling kit demo This is my Hobbycraft marbling kit demo. If you can’t view the video, please click here. Marbling in Florence I managed to sneak in a weekend in Florence last year and one of my favourite experiences was watching a paper marbling expert at work. It’s one…
2 CommentsQuick Fix Christmas Decorations This is my post on quick fix Christmas decorations. If you can’t view the video click here. Please fix Christmas! OK so I might not be able to fix Christmas this year. However, if you’ve left it to the last minute to sort your decorations out,…
4 CommentsRainbow wreath and reindeer wreath This is a video about how to make a rainbow wreath and reindeer wreath. If you can’t view the video, click here. It’s all about the door To be fair, for many of us Christmas this year is going to be more about what’s going…
3 CommentsHow to make autumn decorations for the home This is my post about how to make autumn decorations for the home. If you can’t see the video click here. Don’t leave them outside… Autumn is the most beautiful time of year to me. It never fails to leave me speechless…
Leave a CommentUpcycled Table From Books This is my post on an upcycled table I made from books that I did for ITV’s This Morning. Please do comment below – it’s great to hear your feedback and I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have. You can subscribe for free…
2 CommentsHow To Upholster A Chaise Longue This is my post on how to upholster a chaise longue. If you can’t view the video click here. Chaising dreams I have wanted a chaise for as long as I can remember. They have definitely made a comeback in recent years though…
1 CommentHow to make a picture frame This is my post on how to make a picture frame. If you can’t see the video please click here. The cost of frame Have you seen how much it costs to get a picture framed these days? Sometimes it ends up that the artwork…
9 CommentsHow To Paint Furniture That is Upholstered This is my post on how to paint furniture that is upholstered. If you can’t view the full blog post and video please click here. Paint fabric – say whaaaaaaat?! A lot of people seem to struggle with the idea of chalk…
4 CommentsUpcycling – an absolute beginner’s guide This is my beginner’s guide to upcycling. If you can’t see the video please click here. What is upcycling? I’ve been upcycling since before the term ‘upcycling’ was invented. In a way it’s sad that it even needs a name these days as it…
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