Fusion’s new colours have reached our shores here in Australia, so we’re jumping with excitement and people are busy painting pieces in these fun hues! I too, couldn’t wait to paint something in the new colours from the Lisa Marie Holmes collection....
Antique Finds It’s always fun when you find hidden treasures in vintage or antique furniture when you go to clean them up and paint or restore them. Remember the time I found a stash of old newspaper clippings (from 1899), receipts and other things in the seats...
A Solid Silky Oak Australian Antique Dresser This silky oak dresser came to me via a lady on the Gold Coast who wanted to get rid of it, and contacted me to see if I’d like to restore it, since she had intended to, but no longer had the room or the desire to...
Antique Store in France? Yes please! If you’re going to be in Paris, or anywhere in Europe really, finding a good Antique Store or two to browse through, has to be on your list (well, if you’re me, anyway). We were on our way to Chateau de Versailles, when...
Personal Ponderings I’m dedicating this post to my beautiful Mother-in-law, LaDonna, who loved the colour purple, loved roses, Valentines Day, Christmas, and any other reason to celebrate. I’ve been a little quiet on Social Media the last few weeks, as we...