Welcome to my humble DIY Berlin abode

Hooray! The grey Berlin skies have finally brightened up enough to let me photograph & share my fancy new digs! In the 5 short months since moving in we’ve managed to transform this hideously painted, dark & dreary, badly …

Kawaii Kimono Scrap Patchwork Art

Even after creating this and this and these, I still have loads of gorgeous kimono scraps left from my 2013 swap that I’m struggling to put to good use:  Thankfully our new digs had an incredibly awkward …

My Quirky Upcycled Sunglasses Storage Solution

Sometimes it takes awhile for a unique little item to make it home with me from the charity shop. I spied this cross stitched beauty on each of my thrifty visits for nearly 3 months but as I …

My usefully unusual upcycled farm bolt DIY

If you follow me on instagram you’ll already have seen my latest creepy attic discovery: two fantastically old giant farm bolts! I knew I just had to upcycle them but these heavy beauties had me a bit …

DIY Woven Wall Art (no loom required!)

Create your own quirky woven wall hanging without a loom from items you have lurking around the house! Grab all of my tutorials for the home here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check …

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 …

The Vintage Lamp Revamp

Since moving into our new home we’ve installed a whopping 16 ceiling lamps…whew! Not by choice or to simply replace existing lights…nope when you move in Berlin there is absolutely nothing in the property whatsoever …

The Big Move & a short break

Hooray! Moving day is tomorrow bringing with it a very short break from blogging for moi & loads of upcoming home beautifying DIYs, ideas, tips, tricks & tutorials for you! Follow my adventures in moving …

Lickety Split Tips: instant shoe storage

My super fast space saving solution for storing your groovy high heel collection!  Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination (+ the load of free refashionista tutorials available right here on my site)! For …

Lickety Split Tips: DIY Scarf hanger

Create a fabulous piece of modern art & keep your scarves organized with my Lickety Split Tips: DIY Scarf hanger: Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination (+ the load of free refashionista …