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 →
How to make new candles from old wax scraps
I adore pillar candles, but the way cheaper ones burn unevenly down the middle leaving a thick ring of unused wax on the outside drives me potty. Our draughty hearth in Moregeous Mansions permanently has candles alight & you know how I hate waste..... well, here's a little tip for something to do on a... Continue Reading →
Finished timber shelves up on the tenants’ resurrected terrace
How can anyone not love the knots, grain and perfect imperfections of real wood, it just knocks laminate or any fake replacements into a cocked hat everytime. Of course, it's not practical for every job and can be cost prohibitive on large pieces of furniture, especially in the rental market, but it's such a delight... Continue Reading →
