You know us here, we love a bargain and there's literally nowhere better to bag a bargain than your local charity shop. Are you a fan of digging through the fusty to find treasure? I can't get enough of it. Honestly, if I did 't have to work for a living, that's totally what I'd... Continue Reading →
How To Upcycle ‘Brown’ Furniture: Tips on Painting & Replacing Mouldings
Just like Rocky a few short months ago, this ginger tinged sideboard adopted when we bought Moregeous HQ several years ago was sorely in need of some tlc. He'd been stored in an outside shed, ending up not only scratched and damp damaged, but also bereft of several of his decorative insert beads. I think... Continue Reading →
Moregeous does the ‘Pimp My French’ challenge set by Out There Interiors
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 →
Commissioning a fabulous, colourful reclaimed timber bar top
With design and interiors work, I occasionally prefer not deciding on big spend items straight away but waiting to see how a project evolves, especially when there isn't the luxury of a sky high budget. Options often reveal themselves as I work through ideas, as the scheme unfolds, and though this can make some... Continue Reading →
How To Create A Circus Styled Interior
Delighted to be posting some before & afters and an overview of the design thinking behind a restaurant I recently reimagined, redesigned and decorated. As you can see below, it was a complete transformation which included virtually a full rewire, completely new male & female loos, re-plumbing, joinery, full decor, upcycling, upholstery, and even dressing for around £20k all... Continue Reading →
Five Bank Holiday Mini-Upcycling Projects
Any home type tips for the Bank Holiday, HuffPost UK & Homesense have asked me as part of our ongoing collaboration? Sit in the garden on a roasting hot May Day, with home prepared deliciousness grilling on coals and sipping a glass of something cold? Ha! Chances are in the UK, the sky will cloud... 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 →