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Floral Fabric Decoupage Chest of Drawers with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Decoupage!! The word thrills me and frightens me all at the same time. Decoupaging furniture can really transform a piece into something unique and beautiful but it can be tricky and time consuming. I...
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Have you tried Sweet Pickins Milk Paint yet?
Sweet Pickins milk paint has become my new addiction. It has been growing over in America like no mans business and I am so thrilled to be the first retailer introducing this fantastic paint in...
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How to ‘Antique’ with L’essentiel’s Dark Wax
Today I thought I would take the time to show you all how to get an antiqued or aged effect with L’essentiel’s dark wax that we both stock and love to use! Dark wax can be a real game changer for...
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A rustic dining table obsession and a milk paint makeover!
Dining tables, I really have a thing for them at the moment, especially the really rustic type that look like they have copped a barrage of use over the last 100 years … You know the ones I mean right?...
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A Fusion Paint Transformation – Sweet French Vintage Bedside Tables
Hello. It has been miserable weather today and I am toasty warm in front of the wood heater :) so with me being comfy and all I knew it would be the perfect opportunity to share a little furniture...
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Transforming some treasures with Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
I have been really getting into some custom pieces lately, trying to catch up on my commissioned pieces. One of my latest commissioned jobs was a very sweet old vintage chest drawers / dresser. The...
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Sweet Pickins Milk Paint – The New Colours Have Arrived!!
It’s HERE!!! Sweet Pickins Milk Paints newest colours have finally arrived and I am so excited to have most of them available to use and for sale in our shop stall. And just to make it even better all...
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Transforming and old dresser for wedding hire with milk paint!
I must admit that I had to pinch myself when sitting down to write this as I couldn’t quite believe how long it has been since my last post!! I am so glad that I have made the time to do some blogging...
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The Moodiest of Blues with Sweet Pickins Milk Paint
I thought I would stop in to share with you a quick chair transformation that I did recently. I have a few of these antique Polish made Bentwood style chairs with the sweetest wood panels with an...
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Some Exciting Plans!!
You may have noticed that things have been a little quiet around here lately! Well I have to say that I have been missing my usual routine of sharing my projects with you all. But never fear things...
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New Shop Display & Vintage Goodies
We are back from holidays and what a time the past 3 weeks have been. Between the large bush fires that raged through our area and the evacuations it has been a very stressful time to say the least....
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The Perfect Potting Bench
For a long time I have been dying to get the chance to paint and makeover a potting bench. I can safely say that Pinterest is to blame for my latest obsession and after spending too many a few hours...
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Some much loved pieces!!
Transforming old unloved pieces of furniture into fresh new pieces that can be given life and new homes and bring people joy is so very rewarding. I have to say that most of the pieces I have sold over...
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A challenging yet impressive sideboard
When painting furniture I would like to say that it is all smooth sailing but that would be wishful thinking. Some pieces are challenging while others are down right frustrating!! Enter … this...
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A Primitive Pine Sideboard
I love primitive, depression era and old farmhouse furniture. It shows its age and has so much character and history about it. Lately I have been obsessing over depression era pieces such as old jelly...
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A Whimsical Scandinavian Inspired Chest of Drawers
I have a major soft spot for whimsical hand painted furniture. I just love it when someone takes the time to sketch out a design and then has the talent to paint out that design and make it work on...
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Creating the perfect Shop Counter
I didn’t realize till it came time to set up shop how hard it can be to find a shop counter that will suit both your space and budget. I had a bit of a brainstorm session with my husband and we both...
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Transforming a giant wardrobe!
Sometimes I find myself taking on some projects that in hind sight may have been slightly very ambitious. Most of the time these are the projects that test my resolve and vision but generally they end...
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An amazing armoire and a hair raising experience!!
I cannot believe how fast this year is going. And how slack I have been in sharing some of my more recent transformations. So today I thought I would share with you my hands down favourite...
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A Heritage Destination on Ballarat Heritage Weekend – Come Visit Us!!
Ballarat Heritage Weekend is upon us already and what a weekend it is shaping up to be, Saturday is set to pull out all the stops and bring us some sunshine in May!! Since 2006 Heritage Weekend in...
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