I found the teak dresser at a weekend market — a little scuffed, missing a knob, but with that warm, golden grain that feels like it was waiting for a second life. I wanted to turn it into a kitchen island: a compact prep surface with storage, a place to rest a hot pan and a coffee cup. The trick...
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DIY Projects
I make garlands throughout the year from whatever I can forage locally —...
Natural Materials
Natural latex mattress toppers are one of my favourite ways to bring comfort...
DIY Projects
I love working on vintage dressers — their curves, patina, and the little...
Natural Materials
I’m often asked where I source surplus natural wool insulation for the...
I love working on vintage dressers — their curves, patina, and the little stories the wear marks tell. But those inevitable veneer chips can feel daunting: thin layers, brittle edges, and visible repairs can make a piece look patched rather than...
I’m often asked where I source surplus natural wool insulation for the projects I take on — both because I favour natural, low‑impact materials and because surplus buys can make sustainable interiors much more affordable. Over the years I’ve...
I love curtains for how they transform a room — they soften light, add texture, and make even a temporary rental feel like home. When I needed thicker, thermal-lined curtains for a chilly rented bedroom, I wanted something affordable, low-waste...
I live in a cosy studio and, like many of you, I struggled to compost in a tiny kitchen with minimal counter space and no garden. After trying small bokashi buckets that leaked or smelled and fiddly worm bins that needed space, I decided to make a...
I recently rescued the sagging seat cushions on my IKEA Karlstad sofa using replacement foam and a no-sew cover method, and I wanted to share the whole process — what worked, what I’d do differently next time, and practical tips so you can try...
Red wine on a wool rug feels like a small domestic disaster — especially when the rug is a soft, hand-me-down piece you love. Over the years I've tried everything from frantic blotting to carefully mixed home remedies. For this post I set up a...
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I love the tactile slow-work of making things for the home, and pressed leaves are one of my favourite ways to bring a little outdoors in. I’ve made several lampshades using leaves because they add delicate veining, soft translucency and a very...
I recently rescued a chipped, slightly wobbly bookcase from a charity shop with the idea of turning it into a bathroom vanity. Small bathroom storage is always a challenge, and I love the idea of giving a second life to furniture rather than buying...
I live in a small Victorian terrace with two sets of low-silled French doors that let in beautiful light — and an awkward amount of draught. Over the years I’ve tried rugs, weatherstrips and heavy curtains, but one winter I decided to make a...