If you missed Part 1 of my chair makeover last week, I was showing the amazing treasures we found in these antique dining chairs, including newspaper clippings from 1899!! Click HERE to see Part 1 and all the treasures we found. These chairs were riddled with...
Yesterday, I volunteered to help at my daughter’s year 5 excursion to the Caboolture Historical Village just north of Brisbane, Queensland. I mean, as if I’d say no to helping at THIS kind of outing, right?! The kids were all encouraged to wear period...
A Piece of Family History Aren’t they gorgeous!? I was so excited when I saw these antique canning labels that my sister had scanned in from the originals and added to our family historical records on www.ancestry.com. I had them printed, washed out some empty...
Before: I found this old cabinet in our back shed that we had received from my Grandfather when he had moved to a smaller house. We kept garden tools and other bits and pieces in it. When I started getting interested in old pieces of furniture, I thought I’d...