As you know I love to upcycle and transform an old piece into something new. I absolutely love when a forgotten piece is made into something beautiful again.
I have compiled this list of fantastic transformations, which are so gorgeous I simply had to share them with you.
I have done several pieces and my absolute favourite is the lace painting technique, so far I have done two pieces using this technique. Head over to see the transformation and tutorial on how I did this here. Continue reading
I did a post on stencils and various ideas back in March but didn’t really have an opportunity to use my beautiful damask stencil* by Stencil Warehouse until now.
I got this little table and we had it in the hallway for a few months now. As the house we are currently living nowhas just been decorated and the hallway is now in grey, silver and white tones I thought I could paint the table to match the colour scheme and at the same time use my stencil*! Continue reading
I have seen so many beautiful pieces of furniture done with lace painting and I really wanted to give it a go. I think it gives such a beautiful and unique finish and is such a great way to dress a dated piece.
I didn’t have to wait too long as I got this set of drawers which was in need of some serious TLC and was desperate for a transformation.
It was an old set of drawers, it was very sturdy but it was damaged on the outside, the sides of it were chipped and it just looked so plain. Continue reading
I am known to collect jars, glass containers and little pots so have to come up with new ideas on what to do with them as I just cannot for the life of me throw things out.. A friend of mine kindly gave me a box full of old candle jars and I was super excited about that, as I had many ideas on what to do with them…
From Evija with Love 