Category Archives: Upcycling

New Lampshade Makeover

Posted on 18/05/2019 by Aixie

This one was inspired by a sunset and my new studio makeover. In the same style as a previous lampshade creation: However, this lampshade (thrifted, of course): Was much more textured and fluffy than the previous one I painted, so … Continue reading →

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Boho Patchwork Chairs

Posted on 24/11/2018 by Aixie

So every 6-12 months I find myself recovering my dining chairs. This time around however, I decided I wanted to cover them with some of my own patchwork. Lately I have really been loving the colour combination of red and … Continue reading →

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Joss Paper Shelf

Posted on 13/10/2018 by Aixie

I have been wanting to decoupage something using Joss Paper for a very long time, and finally got the right project for it. Joss paper is made from bamboo and is traditionally burned as an offering during Chinese ancestral worship. … Continue reading →

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Pom Pom Cushions

Posted on 18/08/2018 by Aixie

I found these cushions at the op shop a while back and decided that, like the tea towels, they could benefit from some embellishments! I decided on Pom Poms instead of tassels for these guys. I found some red, yellow … Continue reading →

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Tassel Embellished Tea Towels

Posted on 14/07/2018 by Aixie

If you follow me on Instagram you might’ve seen these cute Morgan & Finch tea towels I found in the op shop recently. They’re definitely brand new, and so pretty! But you know me, I get the urge to upcycle … Continue reading →

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Latest op shop finds

Posted on 31/03/2018 by Aixie

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 Aixie

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 Aixie

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 Aixie

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 Aixie

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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