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 …

My Quirky DIY Kitchen in Berlin

The next stop on my humble abode tour is the heart of every home: My upcycled, vintage, handmade kitchen! Let’s take a closer look + discover just how well some of my past decor DIYs have …

A Charming Chair DIY

A very quick & painless transformation for a couple of old folding chairs and cushions: Here’s what I did to create a charming chair DIY:

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint…

If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a gazillion times: I LOVE PAINT! Sure, there’s a bit of sandpaper & elbow grease involved and waiting for it to dry between coats is maddening but …