I’ve created some awesome projects from scrap wood, old furniture and pallets and was absolutely thrilled when the international delivery company let me keep the shipping pallets that held our belongings during their journey from …
Before & After DIY Refashionista Studio Tour + Room Makeover & Tutorials
Hooray! It’s time for my before & after DIY Refashionista studio tour + room makeover & tutorials!
Easy Upcycled DIY Bed Canopy
I’ve created some amazing upcycled gear for my kiddo over the years and just knew I’d come up with a fab project for the huge appliance box I’d been holding onto eventually. As I’ve been slowly …
3 simple DIY chair makeovers
Refurbishing old furniture is never as difficult as I imagine it will be. Time consuming? Yup. Frustrating? Oh, absolutely! But rarely is it ever actually problematic or strenuous – waiting impatiently for the paint to …
A quick vintage vanity makeover + how to reupholster a seat
Unfortunately relocating internationally meant I had to leave most of my lovingly restored vintage and antique furniture behind in Berlin, fortunately I’m slowly but surely replacing it and furnishing my new Toronto home with upcycled …
My DIY Upcycled Copper Pipe Clothing Rack
The nightmare horror show that resulted from having to rent a house sight unseen from abroad from what turned out to be the landlord (& realtor) from hell is finally over and I’m happy to …
How to reupholster a wing back chair
I’ll soon be sharing the misadventures of my international relocation as well as the trials and tribulations that come with restarting in Canada after over 20 years spent living abroad but let’s kick off my …
My DIY Upcycled Vintage Bedroom in Berlin
Ahhh, the bedroom, a haven to cozy up in at the end of long day and read a good book before drifting off to dreamland: Pffffft! Just check out that before picture! This tiny, oddly slanted …
my DIY upcycled ladder climbing frame + trapeze
I am totally on a roll with my DIY outdoor munchkin toy challenges and have already successfully created an awesome playhouse and superb sandbox by upcycling wooden bits I had stored in attic. The kiddo was desperate …
My DIY Adjustable Easel
I’m not at all an artist but occasionally I do like to dabble with a bit of paint on canvas. As trying to create a masterpiece bent over a flat surface is pretty darn uncomfortable …