Never one to shy away from a challenge (have you *seen* Moregeous Mansions?!), I liked the idea of taking part in #PimpMyFrench set by Out There Interiors to work on and transform one of their French style drawer benches. I've been so emeshed in bricks, slates and DIY here as our build progresses, I figured it... Continue Reading →
Hosting an interactive Annie Sloan demo for Home Is In The North
Never one to turn down a day with some Annie Sloan, I recently spent a lovely Saturday lunchtime hosting a chalk paint demo for the Home Is In The North Event in Manchester. Matt at Northern Letters has blogged the event HERE if you'd like to see some lovely pics of the wonderful array of designer makers who... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Blog Diary: A fun & successful Independent Interiors Show, Manchester 2013
Big congrats to organisers Rachael & Victoria and to all the talented exhibitors at the very first Independent Interiors Show in Manchester yesterday for a very enjoyable and, according to visitors & designer-makers alike, a very successful day. It takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make something like this happen and I was delighted... Continue Reading →
Blogging a fab new colour card amidst a modern day tweeting dilemma
Bills, bills, bills, don't they get BORING??!! So, it's lovely when something fabulous arrives in the post and this morning I got a treat with a new Annie Sloan colour card falling on to the door mat, packed full of advice and information. Since discovering this range last year on Half Built House, basically if... Continue Reading →
How to re-upholster an old Parker Knoll wingback chair
I knew it wouldn't be long before someone claimed my newly upholstered Parker Knoll - now named Mr Portier - but I thought it'd be Mr M, not her nibs! That didn't take long #fiveminutes 🙂 All finished now and I'm so happy with my first ever wingback chair, freshly painted, waxed and upholstered. It's... Continue Reading →
Upholstery Project No 2: Chairs all waxed and finished
It's been the final week on my dining room chairs project and the undersides have all been protected with dust covers of light hessian. Seriously getting this upholstery bug now, have decided I want an air compressor for Christmas! So just as a recap, these chairs have been painted using Annie Sloan's Emile pale purple... Continue Reading →
How to create a vintage look on a plain veneer headboard
One of our tenant couples moved out last week, taking with them their bed and leaving a big space! I like providing the Brimnes Ikea beds as they look great, plus are very sturdy with incorporated storage in the form of four big drawers as part of the frame. This stops boxes and crates being... Continue Reading →