The Dim, Dark, Brick Wall Makeover I’ve been annoyed by the dim darkness of our brick wall entry way for years now. I mean, seriously this photo below makes it look a lot lighter than it really is in the middle of a sunny day! I have to turn the light on in this...
Destined for the dump You know how much I love rescuing things that are destined for the dump! Check out these twin stools. Weathered and totally ghastly aren’t they?It also looks like it has some mildew or mould embedded into the top surface where the old...
I received an email from one of my blog readers last month, who lives in France. I love getting feedback from readers and learning how they use different paints and techniques. We can all learn something new from somebody! Meet John Tandburg, who loves to paint and...
The story of my red velvet, French Provincial style couch began when an Instagram photo popped up on my feed advertising a single seater red velvet armchair for $40 via Virginia Antiques, in Brisbane. I had just dropped the kids to school and it was one of those days...
Using Hemp Oil to create a two-toned layered Effect During the month of JUNE – Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint colours of the month are Kitchen Scale and Grain Sack. Here’s an idea that allows you to play with these colours that actually go together...