This time three weeks ago we were putting the final touches to a room makeover with a big deadline! I wanted to get the room finished before the baby arrived, mostly because I wanted to be able to relax and spend more time with the baby after he was born. But also because I was in some kind of nesting mania and couldn't sit still without inventing more jobs for myself! Three weeks on now I get why everyone was telling me to rest (night time isn't for sleeping anymore), but at that point the idea … [Read more...]
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Esty Made Local – My Picks for the Nursery
Our nursery (or as we call it at home, baby room) makeover is finally underway! Over the weekend things went from 0 to 60 as we took up the old flooring, laid down the new laminate floor (more on that later) and moved this sofa into the room. I say we... by that I mean Alex and his Dad. All while I unsuccessfully tried my hardest not to make life more difficult for them. I always joke that I do most of the DIY by myself because that way it will get done how I want it. I felt like the worlds most … [Read more...]
DIY Seamless Floor to Wall Wood Panelling (with Laminate)
This post has been sponsored by Quick-Step. Wooo, I’m starting this new year with what is definitely my favourite room makeover to date. Kids bedrooms are so much fun to design and even though Amber is no longer a baby really, she’s still young enough to have more of a nursery style room than a more functional, older kids room (which is on the to do list for 2022 for the almost four year old!) If you’ve been following this room makeover on Instagram then it might feel like it’s taken … [Read more...]
50 Must Do DIYs | February
Is anyone else totally freaking out that it's March already? I have to say this year has both sped by and been dragging its heels. How is that even possible? Maybe it's because I've been waiting so long to tell you guys about the latest behind the scenes news. And before someone shouts babies - nope, that's not it. Today we exchanged contracts on our first house! I'm still a little nervous announcing it on the blog. There are so many things that can go wrong during this process it still feels … [Read more...]
50 Must do DIY Projects from April
I pretty much live DIY/Crafts/Making 24/7. I can spot a craft project from a mile off and I'm always interested in how things are done and finding new things I can make for my home. Luckily enough I have an amazing network around me that helps me easily keep up with the online creative blogging community but even then I can miss out on some posts. I'm starting out new Must Do DIY Projects to round up my 50 favourite DIY's from each month. Many you might have seen but hopefully there will be … [Read more...]