A couple of weeks ago I picked up this huge piece of canvas from a Facebook marketplace. It was already painted with some pinks/grey/black. It measured about 1.5m x 1m and was only $20. That's definitely a bargain! You can buy unstretched canvas from craft stores too so if you're on the hunt for a …
There's no need to struggle with a stuffy nose and congestion this winter when you make your own natural vapour rub. Free of toxins too! Until recently I used store bought vapour rubs like everyone else, until I started reading about what was in those jars/sticks. I don't know why I let my kids use …
I was listening to a podcast last week called The Art of Decluttering which gave me a bit of a boost with cleaning out my kitchen and pantry. I am a pretty organised person generally, but when I get busy of course everything gets a little crazy. My husband does a lot of the cooking so …
If you're after a really simple project that will take minutes then make your own reed diffuser. Plus it's cheap! Store bought reed diffusers are often filled with synthetic and hormone disrupting fragrance so making your own low-tox version is a winner. How to I bought the jar and reeds here. But you could use any …
The gallery wall seems to be coming back in. I am sure it never really left, but when minimalism took over I think I saw less and less of them. But suddenly I am enjoying them all over again. There doesn't seem to be any hard and fast rules when it comes to a gallery …
If you're looking for an affordable tv unit have you considered the BESTA system from IKEA? (Not a sponsored post, just love this idea!). I've been telling my clients to look at this option for a sideboard or floating tv unit. You just need to buy the shelf unit with doors (they come in different …
Howdy! A while ago I bought a set of oars for $25 from a junk shop. I knew I could give them a new lease on life. A sand and some paint and they'd fill a spot on a shelf. They weren't looking so fabulous when I bought them. They were a bit scabby. I had …
This is not a sponsored post. I paid for all materials. I painted a chalkboard wall in my laundry a few years ago. I actually hated it and wanted it gone. There are only 2 ways to fix a chalkboard wall - sand it all off and repaint, or cover over it. So, cover over …
I decided to make a few fizzy toilet bombs to keep my bathroom smelling fresh. No need to use harmful sprays and chemicals. Make your own! These were SO easy. What you'll need Bi-carb soda – a mildly abrasive cleaner and an excellent deodoriser. Citric acid – gives the fizzy effect, and also helps dissolve tough hard …
I've added another non-toxic cleaning product to my cupboard with a DIY. Here's a list of other items I've replaced too if you want to check that out. I don't need to use JIF all the time, but occasionally I need to get the beetroot off the benches, the marks off the doors, the dirt …
I needed to start with this image above today! If essential oils work THIS fast, can you imagine what chemicals are doing to us?? I had a massive wake up call this year. It was time to start sorting out my general health, moods and energy levels. It started with chemicals and I can honestly …
I like new art and colours in my home, but I don't like to spend the big bucks. I usually decide to gather some paint colours and do a little DIY. If I get sick of it, I can always go over it and start again with some new colours. On this one I didn't …
