Category Archives: Upcycling

Latest op shop finds

Posted on 31/03/2018 by

Apart from this cute little table I have also picked up some other bits and pieces recently. Such as this large basket that I’m using as a planter for my biggest aspidistra. These gorgeous amber glasses… This set of three … Continue reading →

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New Kitchen Tiles

Posted on 17/03/2018 by

This is something I have been wanting to do for a very long time. Today I finally did it, updated my plain boring white kitchen tiles with some awesome bohemian tile stickers! Yay! I bought the stickers on ebay, rather … Continue reading →

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Teal Backed Bookcase

Posted on 20/01/2018 by

I inherited this gorgeous cedar bookcase from my grandparents when I first moved out of home. The backboard is not, however cedar. It is Masonite, and was almost certainly nailed onto the bookcase just to make it more functional well … Continue reading →

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Agate Slice Tealights

Posted on 11/11/2017 by

Ever since this image of agate slice night lights from Anthropologie appeared in my Pinterest feed: I have been slightly obsessed. I knew I couldn’t afford to buy them, but I wondered if I could make similar tea light holders? … Continue reading →

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More boho decoupage tins

Posted on 07/10/2017 by

After the success of my paisley decoupaged tea tins (which you can find here), when I found more gorgeous Indian wrapping paper from Ishka and they had a 50% off everything sale, I figured it was fate! So I headed to the op … Continue reading →

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Thread Wrapped Bracelets 

Posted on 09/09/2017 by

I don’t do a lot of embroidery, but when I found a massive bag of embroidery threads for $4 at the op shop, I wasn’t going to leave them there! Some months ago I bought some small 12cm embroidery hoops … Continue reading →

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Rose Decoupage Box

Posted on 02/09/2017 by

When I came across these books on roses in the op shop, I thought the pictures could be good for decoupage. So I cut some some pictures out to decoupage a box for some of my knowledge cards. If there’s … Continue reading →

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