Ideas

Art For The Home Using Recycled Picture Frames

Posted by on January 11, 2012 · 1 Comment 

Art for the home frame 4 of 4

I found these 4 solid pine picture frames at a local charity shop. Whilst I think the pictures they held were quite sweet, they were exceptionally poor quality, yellowed and dirty…as were the frames. The first thing I did was to think about the composition for each picture. I had 4 images in mind and the card stock to make the frames. I wanted to give each picture a frame finish... Read More

Category Art, Art & Craft, Creative Interiors & Inspiration For The Home, Find Creative Inspiration, Ideas, Inspiration, Interiors · Tags

Doing up Old Junk – 1970’s old cupboard gets makeover – 28/11/2011

Posted by on November 28, 2011 · 1 Comment 

doing up old junk furniture how to's ideas tutorial

I love, love doing up old junk and 60% of the furniture in my own home is recycled, 2nd hand or salvaged from the likes of freecycle uk, ebay and preloved websites or junk shops. If you are not in the UK, find your country’s version of freecycle here.  This is not just due to choice, but mainly through not having enough money to buy brand new either.  It absolutely does... Read More

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Did you know….?

At least 2,000,000 Europeans live in mobile, semipermanent, or other premises not fit for human habitation. "Report on Housing Exclusion and Homlessness," Council of Europe.

Inspiring thought…

I overheard one Mum saying to another the other day. "XXXXXX scares me with how much she grasps and learns. Apparently because children don't have to be anywhere or do anything their minds are clear, that's why they are like knowledge sponges. My mind is obviously at full capacity!" Give yourself an hour a week (at least) to clear your mind and see what you can learn.

Do you design yourself?

Sure, I have over 10 years experience in new media designing for other people and I built this blog from scratch. I'm also a gilder and specialise in frame conservation and preservation.